Ostfriedhof Aachen

Ostfriedhof is a cemetery and protected architectural monument in Aachen with multiple burial sections, memorials, and a chapel containing a crypt at the main entrance. The grounds combine traditional grave plots with forest cemetery elements, creating natural pathways through wooded areas between different memorial zones.

The cemetery was founded in 1803 and originally served Catholic burials in Aachen. It received protected architectural monument status in North Rhine-Westphalia in 1988 and contains permanent war graves.

The cemetery displays gravestones in various styles that reflect how burial traditions have changed in Aachen over generations. The diverse memorials across the grounds tell stories about the values and customs of different communities.

Visitors can explore the grounds on foot using the natural pathways that connect the burial sections and memorials. The chapel at the entrance is easily accessible, making it convenient to walk through different areas of the site.

The site blends forest cemetery features with conventional burial spaces in an unusual way that is uncommon in the region. This combination of natural woodland settings and organized memorial areas creates a distinctive character that sets it apart from typical cemeteries.