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Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Ohlsdorf Cemetery
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Ohlsdorf Cemetery in Hamburg is the largest rural cemetery in the world and one of the city’s most remarkable cultural landscapes. Established in 1877, it spans 391 hectares with winding avenues, lakes, sculptures, and more than 280,000 graves, making it both a place of remembrance and a vast parkland. Over 1.5 million people have been laid to rest here, including notable Hamburg citizens, artists, and politicians, as well as thousands of war victims from across Europe. The cemetery is also home to memorials such as the Monument to the Victims of the Hamburg Firestorm of 1943 and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, underscoring its role as a site of international memory. Beyond its function as a burial ground, Ohlsdorf is a sanctuary of peace and biodiversity, with rhododendron groves, ancient trees, and abundant birdlife attracting around two million visitors each year. Its chapels, mausoleums, and funerary art reflect changing traditions of mourning and design, while its sheer scale makes it unique among cemeteries worldwide. Today, Ohlsdorf stands as both a place of quiet reflection and a living museum of Hamburg’s history.

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Location

Ohlsdorf Cemetery is located at Fuhlsbüttler Straße 756, 22337 Hamburg, in the Ohlsdorf district of northern Hamburg. It is the world's largest rural cemetery and functions as a vast park with 391 hectares of grounds, including ponds, gardens, mausoleums, and chapels, making it a peaceful recreational area as well as a burial site. The cemetery is easily accessible via the Ohlsdorf S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations, both just a short walk from the main entrance. Nearby are the Bramfelder See lake, and the cemetery is part of a large green corridor with bike paths connecting to other Hamburg parks such as Stadtpark and Alster lakes. The cemetery also features memorials for war victims and a funerary museum, blending natural beauty with historical and cultural significance.

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