Friedhof Wannsee, Lindenstraße

Friedhof Wannsee, Lindenstraße is a cemetery featuring numerous stone monuments, graves, and a chapel designed by architect Otto Stahn in the late 19th century. The grounds spread across a wooded area with pathways running between the monuments.

Established in 1887, the cemetery was created to serve the growing population of the Alsen colony following the completion of the railway line to Wannsee. Its founding is directly connected to the expansion of this residential area near Berlin.

The cemetery wall displays an unusual symbol combining a Christian cross with a Star of David, reflecting its role as an inclusive burial ground. Visitors can see these marks of diversity throughout the grounds today.

The grounds are easily accessible on foot and feature paved pathways providing access to all areas. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the terrain is gently rolling with shaded areas beneath overhanging branches.

The cemetery holds the graves of several Nobel Prize winners, including Emil Fischer who received the chemistry prize, alongside prominent Berlin merchants and scientists. These graves serve as quiet reminders of Berlin's intellectual history from that era.

Location: Steglitz-Zehlendorf

Inception: 1887

GPS coordinates: 52.42523,13.15387

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04