Alter Friedhof

Address and map position

Alter Friedhof forms part of the municipal portfolio operated by Bundesstadt Bonn – Amt für Umwelt und Stadtgrün. The documented address is Bornheimer Straße, 53119 Bonn. It identifies the cemetery for navigation, correspondence and a grave care enquiry. The interactive map marker sits within the mapped cemetery grounds. It supports orientation and must not be interpreted as a particular entrance, parking area or administration building.

Preparing a practical visit

Published visiting periods for Alter Friedhof are: March to October: 07:30–20:00; November to February: 08:00–17:00; All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day and Totensonntag: until 19:00. An appointment with the administration and access to the cemetery grounds are separate matters. For the final approach to Alter Friedhof, use the documented address and select a suitable entrance using current operator guidance.

Site profile and orientation

Alter Friedhof is one of Germany’s most important cemeteries. Visitors are fascinated not only by the graves of people of interest to contemporary history, but also by the tranquillity in the heart of the city. Its published site facts are: Operator: Bundesstadt Bonn – Amt für Umwelt und Stadtgrün. When locating a grave at Alter Friedhof, the deceased person’s name plus any section, plot, row and grave number is more useful than an approximate description. Allow enough time between the chosen approach and the intended grave when planning a fixed appointment.

Making a precise grave care enquiry

An enquiry for Alter Friedhof should include the full cemetery name, exact grave reference and requested work. A realistic time frame, any important occasion and a reliable contact method help with follow-up. A recent photograph, when already available, may explain the current condition but does not replace a section, row or grave number. This portal brings together independently researched visitor information and links to GraveStay for the enquiry itself. It is neither an official authority website nor the cemetery administration for Alter Friedhof.