Augsburg Protestant Cemetery, Protestant cemetery in Hochfeld, Augsburg, Germany.
Augsburg Protestant Cemetery is a large burial ground in the Hochfeld district with thousands of graves displaying a range of monument styles. The grounds include a chapel and administration buildings that serve as the center for ongoing operations and burials.
The cemetery began in the early 1500s and came under Protestant control following the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. This transition marked a major shift in how the city's religious communities managed their burial grounds.
The cemetery holds graves of people who shaped Augsburg's history, from architects to merchants and community leaders. Walking through the grounds, you can see how these individuals were remembered through their monuments and inscriptions.
The cemetery is open to visitors and well-organized with clear paths throughout the grounds. Wear comfortable shoes, as the space is large and walking through different sections takes time.
A 1700s administration building still stands on the grounds and continues to be used for its original purpose today. This structure ranks among the oldest continuously functioning administrative buildings of its kind in the region.
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