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Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery
Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 25.05 ha
- Established
- The inauguration is dated to 23 November 1856, while 1855 is also given as the opening year. The dates differ.
- District
- West
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 long-established municipal main cemetery with a chapel, crematorium, historic honorary sections and Jewish and Muslim areas.
The site was acquired in 1855 and inaugurated on 23 November 1856; 1855 is also given as the opening year. Several extensions and a redesign between 1952 and 1955 shaped the present grounds.
Key details
Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery is in West. The visitor address is Bliesstraße 10, 67059 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Its area is approximately 25.05 hectares.
Information for your visit
- Read the opening hours for Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery: The current cemetery regulations state that seasonally varying opening hours are posted at the cemeteries; a complete current online schedule was not found.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: Main entrance with administration, chapel and crematorium on Bliesstraße.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 4 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery, including Valentin Bauer.
Travel snapshot
The Bliesstraße and Hauptfriedhof Ludwigshafen stops serve different sides of the grounds; check current routes before travelling.
Parking is available on Bliesstraße and around the chapel; follow local signs and access rules.
If any part of the visit to Ludwigshafen 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 Ludwigshafen in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Hauptfriedhof Ludwigshafen.
Funeral hall with a tall colonnaded upper level and tree-lined forecourt
Upright Grünzweig memorial with an inset inscription panel
Architecturally framed memorial to master builder Joseph Hoffmann amid greenery
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Bliesstraße 10, 67059 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery open?
The current cemetery regulations state that seasonally varying opening hours are posted at the cemeteries; a complete current online schedule was not found. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery is not currently available here. The interactive map shows mapped landmarks and does not replace an official grave register.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Ludwigshafen 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: Children’s and adult row graves; Earth and urn family plots; Partner graves; Urn wall niches and stelae; Nature-oriented burial sections; Memorial garden; Bereaved parents’ memorial area; Muslim burial section. The administration provides current availability and fees for Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery: The Bliesstraße and Hauptfriedhof Ludwigshafen stops serve different sides of the grounds; check current routes before travelling.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery: Parking is available on Bliesstraße and around the chapel; follow local signs and access rules.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Ludwigshafen am Rhein · Parks and Cemeteries is responsible for Ludwigshafen Main Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.