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Stubenrauchstraße Cemetery
A listed urban cemetery enclosed by Friedenau streets, combining a historic columbarium and artists’ graves with practical guidance for a thoughtful visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 2.11 ha
- Established
- 1881
- Distinctive feature
- listed historic columbarium
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 moreA cemetery shaped like a walled garden
Stubenrauchstraße Cemetery has occupied its central Friedenau site since 1881. Its straight main axis, mature lime, beech and oak trees and tightly framed burial plots preserve the character of the early grounds. A brick chapel, two war-grave memorials and an exceptional domed columbarium punctuate the greenery.
Historic records may use the formal title III. Städtischer Friedhof Berlin-Schöneberg. Stubenrauchstraße Cemetery is the natural English name for the place and visitor address; the street name always retains its German ß.
Essentials before you arrive
- Enter through the historic gate at Stubenrauchstraße 43–45. The access on Fehlerstraße is operational, not a regular public entrance.
- Visiting is permitted daily from sunrise to sunset. There is no fixed year-round time range.
- There is no designated visitor car park. Bundesplatz station, Görresstraße bus stop and cycle stands by the gate are described under address and directions.
- Seven mapped water points support grave care, but they operate seasonally. Read the grave-care guide before carrying plants and equipment to the site.
Architecture, memory and people
The 1914–1916 columbarium is one of Berlin’s unusual historic urn halls. A circular assembly room is surrounded by chambers of niches on two levels. The history page places it alongside the chapel, gates and surviving garden structure.
Marlene Dietrich, Helmut Newton and Ferruccio Busoni are among the cemetery’s familiar names. Notable graves pairs eight real grave photographs with precise map locations. For a first visit, follow the cemetery tour from the gate and chapel to the memorial and columbarium.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Friedhof Stubenrauchstraße in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Friedhof Stubenrauchstraße.
Main gate on Stubenrauchstraße
Columbarium built in 1914–1916
Cemetery chapel of 1888/89
Green burial plots beneath mature trees
Water point and benches within the cemetery
The historic main axis towards the gate
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of Stubenrauchstraße Cemetery?
The visitor address is Stubenrauchstraße 43–45, 12161 Berlin-Friedenau. The historic gate on this street is the regular public entrance.
When can I visit the cemetery?
Visiting is permitted daily from sunrise to sunset. There is no fixed year-round time range, so allow sufficient daylight, especially in winter.
Is the Fehlerstraße gate a public entrance?
No. The Fehlerstraße access is used for operations and should not be planned as a regular visitor entrance. Use the main gate on Stubenrauchstraße.
Is there an official cemetery-plan PDF?
The district does not currently provide an official cemetery plan as a PDF, and its linked overview image is unavailable. The interactive map contains 17 precisely mapped visitor locations. The additional Commons schematic is explicitly non-official.
How do I get there by public transport?
Bundesplatz station, served by U9, S41, S42 and S46, lies north-east of the cemetery. Görresstraße bus stop is a short walk south-east of the main gate. Check live transport information before travelling.
Is there visitor parking?
No dedicated visitor car park is documented. Nearby streets have varying restrictions, and a free or accessible bay cannot be guaranteed. Six cycle stands are available by the gate.
Are water points available?
Seven locations are mapped, but supplies are seasonal: normally opened after the frost period and closed after Totensonntag. Interruptions remain possible.
Is there a toilet?
A free toilet is located by the chapel. It is mapped as not wheelchair accessible.
Is the columbarium accessible?
A mobile Euro-key ramp serves the upper level. Assistance is scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays from 07:30 to 14:30; arrange it in advance on the other weekdays.
Which notable people are buried here?
The curated directory presents eight precisely mapped graves with real photographs, including Marlene Dietrich, Helmut Newton, Ferruccio Busoni, Dinah Nelken and Ottomar Anschütz.
How can I find another grave?
Gather the full name, life dates and any section, row or grave reference, then contact the central cemetery administration. The visitor map is not a complete name index.
May private cars enter the cemetery?
No. Private motor vehicles are prohibited on the grounds. Commercial vehicles require a paid permit.
Can GraveStay provide grave care here?
Yes. Grave care opens the external enquiry process for this cemetery. The grave should be identified by name and any available location reference.