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Wiesbaden South Cemetery
Wiesbaden South Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 33.07 ha
- Established
- Planned in 1908/1909 as the city’s second main cemetery; crematorium in use from 1912
- District
- Südost
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 moreCharacter and history
Wiesbaden’s largest cemetery, with a symmetrical entrance building group, a Baroque-inspired entrance area, a ring path, and historic monuments.
Planned in 1908/1909 as the city’s second main cemetery; its crematorium began operating in 1912 and remained in use until 1997.
Key details
Wiesbaden South Cemetery is in Südost. The visitor address is Siegfriedring 25, 65189 Wiesbaden. Its area is approximately 33.07 hectares.
Information for your visit
- Read the opening hours for Wiesbaden South Cemetery: No generally applicable daily opening schedule is published. Ask the cemetery administration for current guidance before visiting.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: A site-specific overview of every entrance is not available here. If necessary, ask the administration which entrance best serves the destination before travelling.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 4 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Wiesbaden South Cemetery, including Manfred von Richthofen.
Travel snapshot
The following public transport connections serve the cemetery: Bus route 16, Südfriedhof stop.
No site-specific visitor-parking policy is published. Follow local signs and access restrictions.
If any part of the visit to Wiesbaden South Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Südfriedhof Wiesbaden in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Südfriedhof Wiesbaden.
Wide view of the historic chapel complex with red hipped roofs, an arcade and a landscaped forecourt
Detail of the arcaded entrance with an ornamented round arch, metal gate and chapel tower
Low grey grave slab for Erna and Hermann Sack with a cross and pink flowers
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Siegfriedring 25, 65189 Wiesbaden. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Wiesbaden South Cemetery open?
No generally applicable daily opening schedule is published. Ask the cemetery administration for current guidance before visiting. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
For Wiesbaden South Cemetery: A directly usable official site plan is not currently available on this page. The interactive map shows the available mapped landmarks.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Wiesbaden South Cemetery, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
A definitive list of grave types currently available at Wiesbaden South Cemetery is not available here. The administration can provide availability, terms, fees and design rules. The administration provides current availability and fees for Wiesbaden South Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Wiesbaden South Cemetery: The following public transport connections serve the cemetery: Bus route 16, Südfriedhof stop.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Wiesbaden South Cemetery: No site-specific visitor-parking policy is published. Follow local signs and access restrictions.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Wiesbaden South Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Wiesbaden, Parks Department is responsible for Wiesbaden South Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.