Ostenfriedhof Dortmund

Ostenfriedhof is a 16-hectare burial ground in Dortmund featuring shaded tree-lined pathways, memorial structures, and administrative buildings spread across the grounds. Hundreds of carefully designed grave monuments display craftsmanship from different periods throughout the site.

The cemetery was established in 1876 as Dortmund's second municipal burial ground during a period of rapid urban growth and industrial transformation. It was created to accommodate burial needs as the city expanded significantly during that era.

The grounds showcase artistic works by sculptor Benno Elkan, including figures like Persephone that reflect different artistic periods through their design. Visitors encounter these sculptures while walking and can observe how art and remembrance come together here.

The grounds are located near Robert-Koch-Straße and offer well-marked pathways for walking through different sections of the site. Visitors should allow ample time to explore since the grounds are spacious and best experienced on foot.

A dedicated Jewish section has operated since 1898 and shows marks of the past after reconstruction from wartime damage. A memorial at this location honors those who were lost and makes this area a place of remembrance.

Location: Dortmund

Website: https://dortmund.de/de/leben_in_dortmund/umwelt/friedhoefe/friedhoefe_stbz/stbz_innenstadt_ost/ostfriedhof_1.html

GPS coordinates: 51.50980,7.49253

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28