Dorotheenstadt Cemetery

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery is a burial ground in the Mitte district of Berlin, covering roughly 1.7 hectares with monuments made of marble and stone. Wide pathways lined with mature trees and maintained flower beds run through the grounds.

The burial ground opened in 1762 following a royal order to accommodate the city's growing population. Expansion work between 1814 and 1826 added more space to meet demand.

Visitors come to walk among graves marked by simple headstones and elaborate monuments, many honoring writers, architects and thinkers whose work shaped German intellectual life. The cemetery serves as a place of reflection where people can trace connections between different generations of artists and scholars.

The site lies at 126 Chausseestrasse with several underground and commuter rail stations within walking distance. Guided tours in different languages help visitors navigate the grounds.

A marble copy of Martin Luther's statue, created by Johann Gottfried Schadow in 1909, rises among the older headstones. Its light color sets it apart from the darker monuments around it.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: 1762

GPS coordinates: 52.52841,13.38370

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24