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St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery
St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 13.79 ha
- Established
- 1885
- District
- Alt-Hohenschönhausen, Lichtenberg
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
St.-Andreas-St.-Markus Cemetery was established jointly by two Friedrichshain congregations in 1885. Lime avenues and mature trees shape its grounds. Gustav Knoblauch designed the brick chapel built in 1900. A section containing 899 individual war graves commemorates victims of war and tyranny.
The St Andreas and St Markus congregations jointly established the cemetery in 1885. Its brick chapel was built in 1900 and restored in 1993–1999. Lime avenues structure the main path network. The grounds have belonged to Evangelischer Friedhofsverband Berlin Stadtmitte since 2013.
Key details
St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery is in Alt-Hohenschönhausen, Lichtenberg. The visitor address is Konrad-Wolf-Straße 33-34, 13055 Berlin. Its area is approximately 13.79 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery: Open daily from 08:00. Closing time: December–January 16:00; February and November 17:00; March and October 18:00; April and September 19:00; May–August 20:00.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The visitor address is Konrad-Wolf-Straße 33–34. The map shows the gate to on-site parking; the approach connects to the cemetery paths. Another mapped gate on the western edge is marked closed to access and is not listed as a visitor entrance.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 9 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery, including Heinz Prüfer.
Travel snapshot
Tram M5 to Simon-Bolivar-Straße.
The operator lists parking on the grounds. The mapped visitor parking area is reached from Konrad-Wolf-Straße and is intended for cemetery visitors. Check local signs and available spaces.
If any part of the visit to St Andreas–St Markus 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
St.-Andreas-St.-Markus-Friedhof in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of St.-Andreas-St.-Markus-Friedhof.
Entrance ensemble at St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery
Brick chapel at St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery
War graves at St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Konrad-Wolf-Straße 33-34, 13055 Berlin. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery open?
Open daily from 08:00. Closing time: December–January 16:00; February and November 17:00; March and October 18:00; April and September 19:00; May–August 20:00. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
The official site plan for St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery is directly available. Official cemetery layout plan (PDF).
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at St Andreas–St Markus 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?
Available options: selected coffin graves, row coffin graves, anonymous lawn coffin graves, named lawn coffin graves, selected urn graves, row urn graves, anonymous communal urn areas, named communal urn areas, partner graves, tree burials, sponsorship of historic graves. The administration provides current availability and fees for St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery: Tram M5 to Simon-Bolivar-Straße.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery: The operator lists parking on the grounds. The mapped visitor parking area is reached from Konrad-Wolf-Straße and is intended for cemetery visitors. Check local signs and available spaces.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Evangelischer Friedhofsverband Berlin Stadtmitte, East regional administration, Landsberger Allee 48–50, 10249 Berlin is responsible for St Andreas–St Markus Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.