Chapel 13, Church building in Ohlsdorf, Germany.
Description
Chapel 13 is a church building in the Hamburg-Nord district, located within the Ohlsdorf cemetery grounds. The structure displays 1920s architectural features including stone walls and narrow windows typical of that era.
History
The building was designed in 1927 by architect Fritz Schumacher as part of Hamburg's religious structures from that period. Its creation reflects the transition toward modern church design during the 1920s.
Culture
The chapel serves visitors during memorial services and funeral ceremonies throughout the year. Its modest design creates a quiet space where people can pause and reflect on loss.
Practical
Visitors can locate the chapel easily within the central Ohlsdorf cemetery grounds among pathways and monuments. Most entrances are at ground level, which makes exploring straightforward for people with varying mobility needs.
Did you know?
The number 13 designation comes from its place in the Ohlsdorf cemetery numbering system, where dozens of chapels are arranged by sequential order. This logical arrangement is not common in cemeteries and reflects how thoroughly the grounds were planned.
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