What if these trees could talk? They would tell tales of the Friedhof Heiligensee. This landeseigene Friedhof is one of Berlin’s most beautiful cemeteries. It is in the Heiligensee district.
Established between 1908 and 1911, the Friedhof Heiligensee opened in 1912. It replaced the old Dorfkirchhof Heiligensee.
The Friedhof Heiligensee is special. It is a natural space near the Baumberge and Tegeler Forest. This creates a peaceful setting. As you walk through, note the dense tree cover. The hilly terrain adds to its charm. Some grave sites are higher up.
The Friedhof Heiligensee has a poignant area. It is a war graves section. It holds 1,732 victims of war.
The Friedhof Heiligensee offers varied burial options. You can choose urn or earth burials.
Several famous people rest here in the Friedhof Heiligensee. Hannah Hӧch is among them. She was a painter and a founder of the Berlin Dada movement. Her grave is at section 19-7-15.
Robert Jacquinot de Besange also rests here. He was a French Jesuit. He created a safety zone for civilians in Shanghai during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937. He died in Berlin in 1946.
Reliefs from the Wiener Brücke in Kreuzberg found a home here. The Wehrmacht destroyed the bridge in 1945. The relief “Der sterbende Gigant Alkyoneus besiegt von der Göttin Athene” became a war memorial.
The Friedhof Heiligensee is easy to reach. The nearest bus stop is Gemeindefriedhof. Buses 324 and N22 serve it. The main entrance is on Sandhauser Straße 110. The postal code is 13505 Berlin-Heiligensee.
The Bezirksamt Reinickendorf manages the Friedhof Heiligensee. Contact them for grave rights and burials.
Visiting hours are from sunrise to sunset. Any changes are posted at the entrances to the Friedhof Heiligensee.
The Friedhof Heiligensee spans 82,577 square meters. This large space allows for varied landscaping.
Entering the Friedhof Heiligensee you find respite. It is far from the city’s hustle. The Friedhof Heiligensee offers a serene escape. Its history and natural beauty combine for reflection.