Stöcken City Cemetery

Stöcken City Cemetery is a large burial ground with a neogothic chapel at its entrance and extensive green spaces. The grounds contain various planted areas with shrubs and water features along with numerous memorials and monuments.

The cemetery was founded in 1891 as Hannover's second municipal burial ground. It has served the city for over a century and adapted to changing community needs.

The cemetery serves people of different faiths with dedicated sections for various religious communities. A specific area for Muslim burials shows how the grounds reflect the city's diversity.

The grounds are open for visitors to walk through the planted areas and explore the layout. Information about notable memorials and graves is available to help guide your visit.

Near the entrance stands one of just two remaining cast-iron Bödeker Angels, created to honor charitable gifts. These sculptures are rare examples of historical funeral art that draw attention from those interested in memorial traditions.

Location: Herrenhausen-Stöcken

Website: https://hannover.de/Kultur-Freizeit/Naherholung/Gärten-genießen/Friedhöfe-in-Hannover/Die-Friedhöfe-der-Landeshauptstadt-Hannover/Stadtfriedhof-Stöcken

GPS coordinates: 52.40560,9.66778

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22