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Koblenz Main Cemetery
Koblenz Main Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 36 ha
- Established
- First burial on 22 January 1820, consecration on 28 May 1820.
- District
- Goldgrube / Karthause
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
A terraced landscape and woodland cemetery on the Karthause slope, with a historic plane-tree avenue, two ceremony halls, an arboretum and many significant grave monuments.
The first burial took place in January 1820 and consecration followed in May. The cemetery expanded up the hillside in several phases and was restored from 1950 after severe wartime damage.
Key details
Koblenz Main Cemetery is in Goldgrube / Karthause. The visitor address is Hüberlingsweg, 56073 Koblenz. Its area is approximately 36 hectares.
Information for your visit
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Read the opening hours for Koblenz Main Cemetery:
Visiting hours vary with the season. See opening hours for the applicable periods and additional guidance.
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Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: Several entrances provide access to the terraced grounds from Beatusstraße and Hüberlingsweg.
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Use the cemetery map to work from 13 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
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Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Koblenz Main Cemetery, including Karl Baedeker.
Travel snapshot
Bus 12 serves Friedhofskapelle and bus 9 serves Hauptfriedhof. Stops on Hüberlingsweg also provide access to the upper side.
Parking is available on Beatusstraße and Hüberlingsweg; because of the steep terrain, choose an entrance close to your destination.
If any part of the visit to Koblenz Main 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
Hauptfriedhof Koblenz in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Hauptfriedhof Koblenz.
Straight approach to the Allied honorary cemetery between brick pillars
Allied memorial on a tall plinth within an ivy-covered setting
Two generals’ graves with horizontal stone slabs and portrait busts
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Hüberlingsweg, 56073 Koblenz. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Koblenz Main Cemetery open?
Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
The official site plan for Koblenz Main Cemetery is directly available. Open the official plan.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Koblenz Main 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?
The cemetery has the following grave types: Earth and urn graves; Nature-oriented urn groves; Maintenance-free communal plots; Star-child memorial field; Historic graves. The administration provides current availability and fees for Koblenz Main Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Koblenz Main Cemetery: Bus 12 serves Friedhofskapelle and bus 9 serves Hauptfriedhof. Stops on Hüberlingsweg also provide access to the upper side.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Koblenz Main Cemetery: Parking is available on Beatusstraße and Hüberlingsweg; because of the steep terrain, choose an entrance close to your destination.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Koblenz Main Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Koblenz municipal enterprise · Parks and Cemeteries is responsible for Koblenz Main Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.