Waldfriedhof Dahlem, Cemetery in Dahlem, Germany
Waldfriedhof Dahlem is a burial ground in southwest Berlin that extends across a wooded area of roughly 7.5 hectares. The site follows curving paths between pines, spruces and other conifers, giving the terrain a parklike character.
The site was established in 1933 following plans by architect Albert Brodersen, who incorporated naturalistic plantings and organic pathways into his concept. Over the following decades, the grounds developed into a widely used resting place for residents of the surrounding districts.
The burial ground takes its name from the surrounding forest area and the Dahlem district in southwest Berlin. To this day, the planted paths and grave fields serve as a place of quietness for relatives and visitors.
The site is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter months and closes around 8 p.m. in summer, with restricted hours on Sundays. The curving paths are mostly paved and easy to explore on foot.
Among the trees rest figures such as cinematographer Michael Ballhaus and art collector Heinz Berggruen, whose graves are occasionally visited by passersby. The site also holds unmarked graves that include both former officials of the Nazi regime and their victims.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
