A peaceful haven it seems. Yet the Evangelischer Friedhof Kaiserswerth whispers tales of Dusseldorf’s past. This seemingly quiet cemetery holds a significant piece of the city’s history. Established in 1737 it’s one of only two Protestant cemeteries in Dusseldorf. Relatively small at 11000 square meters it contrasts with larger urban burial grounds.
Originally located at Klemmenplatz it moved in 1897 to its current location on Leuchtenberger Kirchweg. Even then space was an issue. The Evangelischer Friedhof Kaiserswerth faced expansion challenges in the 1950s and again around 30 years ago. But it steadily grew. Today approximately 1000 people rest here across 600 burial plots.
The Evangelischer Friedhof Kaiserswerth is more than just graves. It’s a final resting place for notable figures. Historian Wolfgang J Mommsen is buried here. So is theologian Kurt Wolff and advertising expert Charles Wilp. Painter Julius Paul Junghanns also found his eternal home within the cemetery’s boundaries.
Many prominent Kaiserswerth families are represented. Family plots can be extended creating a unique record of generations. Whole dynasties have their stories etched into the stones of the Evangelischer Friedhof Kaiserswerth.
The Evangelischer Friedhof Kaiserswerth is under the care of the Protestant Church community of Kaiserswerth. You can contact them for information about visiting hours. Remember that access is restricted outside posted hours. Their office hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm and Tuesdays from 3 pm to 6 pm. You can reach them at 0211 40 12 54 or by email at kaiserswerth@evdus.de.
So take a moment reflect. Let the quiet beauty of the Evangelischer Friedhof Kaiserswerth speak to you. Here rest not only individuals but the rich tapestry of Kaiserswerth’s history. The stories whispered from the stones are a testament to lives lived. They stand as a solemn reminder of Dusseldorf’s past. The Evangelischer Friedhof Kaiserswerth offers a glimpse into the heart of a community.