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Heidefriedhof Dresden
Heidefriedhof Dresden: opening hours, directions, maps, notable graves and memorials for a visit to this woodland cemetery.
At a glance
- Established
- 1934–1936
- Landscape
- Woodland cemetery in the Junge Heide
- Burials
- Coffin and urn burials
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn moreWoodland paths and Dresden’s places of remembrance
Heidefriedhof Dresden lies in the Junge Heide woodland in the north of the city. Its trees frame coffin and urn burial plots, the funeral hall, the Pond of Remembrance and several substantial memorial areas. Established between 1934 and 1936, it remains an active cemetery as well as a place for exploring Dresden’s history.
Plan for the purpose of your visit
- Attending a funeral: Use Address and directions to reach the main entrance on Moritzburger Landstraße. The funeral hall is inside the grounds; allow time for the walk after arriving.
- Visiting a grave: Obtain its section, row and grave number first. Grave search explains which details help the office locate a burial.
- Exploring memorials: The Cemetery tour links the hall, Sea of Tears, memorial grove and rondel. Give funerals and private mourning priority along the way.
- Arranging a burial: Grave types explains the distinction between selectable plots, row graves, communal areas and woodland options.
Two plans for different purposes
The Cemetery map combines a filterable map with the operator’s grounds plan. Notable graves introduces a selection of people from the arts, literature, science, politics and sport. Its plan references belong to a separate personalities plan and are not official grave numbers.
Contact for a specific enquiry
Contact the cemetery office on +49 351 8498958 or at heidefriedhof@bestattungen-dresden.de. Office hours differ from access to the grounds. Opening hours presents the two schedules separately.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Heidefriedhof Dresden in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Heidefriedhof Dresden.
Funeral hall among trees at Heidefriedhof Dresden
Rondel with sandstone stelae in the memorial grove
Woodland urn graves at Heidefriedhof Dresden
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
Moritzburger Landstraße 299, 01129 Dresden. The main entrance, office and visitor parking are on this road. Allow an additional walk through the grounds to reach the hall.
When is Heidefriedhof Dresden open?
Daily from 07:00 to 20:00 in April–October and from 07:00 to 18:00 in November–March. The shorter office schedule is shown separately under Opening hours.
How do I arrive by bus or tram?
Buses 80 and 477 serve Heidefriedhof. Alternatively, take tram 3 to Wilder Mann and continue on foot. Check current diversions and directions before travelling.
Is there parking and more than one entrance?
There is visitor parking at the main entrance. The map also shows side woodland access points. For a first visit, use the main entrance on Moritzburger Landstraße as your meeting point.
Where can I find an official cemetery plan?
The map page links the operator’s grounds plan on PDF pages 22–23 and the separate personalities plan. The interactive map adds 29 points of orientation.
How can I find a particular grave?
Ask the cemetery office for the section, row and grave number, supplying the full name and life dates. Grave search explains how to prepare. A personalities-plan number is not an official grave number.
Which notable people are buried here?
People buried here include Hans and Lea Grundig, Richard Peter, Walter Fritzsch, O. F. Weidling and Wolfgang Ullrich. Notable graves presents a selection with references to the operator’s plan.
Are there tree burials and maintained communal areas?
Yes. Options include selectable urn plots at single or shared trees and a woodland burial area. The cemetery maintains communal areas. Conditions depend on the grave type.
Which memorials can I visit?
These include the FIR obelisk, rondel, memorial wall, Sea of Tears and memorial to Soviet prisoners of war and forced labourers. The Cemetery tour links several of these places and further historical interpretation.
How do I contact the cemetery office?
Telephone +49 351 8498958, email heidefriedhof@bestattungen-dresden.de. For an appointment, check the separate office hours and contact the office in advance.
Are there toilets on the grounds?
The map shows toilets near the main entrance and near the hall. Those near the main entrance are recorded as wheelchair accessible; ask the office about present availability and a suitable route if required.
Is this website the cemetery office?
No. This is an independent visitor guide. The municipal cemetery service handles official grave references, fees, burials and usage rights.