Municipal park cemetery of Essen

The municipal cemetery of Essen combines burial grounds with landscaped green spaces, paths, and seating areas across its grounds in North Rhine-Westphalia. The site holds different grave types and memorial sections connected by a network of walking routes.

The cemetery was founded as a response to Essen's growing needs during its industrial development in the 19th century. Its architecture and landscape design later received protection for their important role in urban green planning.

The cemetery is a place where mourning and nature meet, with memorials and graves nestled among trees and green spaces. Visitors find here a quiet setting where tradition and urban green planning come together.

The cemetery is accessible through multiple entrances and has parking areas with a network of walking paths for visitors. Those who wish to explore the grounds should wear comfortable shoes, as the paths lead across hilly terrain.

The cemetery preserves a collection of grave markers and monuments that bear witness to Essen's diverse social history. These memorials tell stories of craftspeople, industrial workers, and citizens who shaped the city.

Location: Essen

Website: https://essen.de/dasistessen/leben_im_gruenen_/friedhoefe_/friedhoefe_uebersicht.de.html

GPS coordinates: 51.45080,7.04850

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03