Altes Krematorium Hamburg-Alsterdorf

The crematorium features an octagonal central building with Romanesque architectural elements, including a grand staircase leading to a 14-meter-high main hall.

Built between 1890 and 1891 by architect Ernst Paul Dorn, this facility operated until 1933 and represented Germany's third crematorium at the time.

The building marked a shift in Hamburg's funeral practices, introducing cremation services during the late 19th century when traditional burials were standard.

Since 2009, the structure has been converted into the Alsterpalais private school, maintaining its historical exterior while serving educational purposes.

The facility included a hydraulic mechanism that transported coffins from the ceremonial hall to the furnace area, concealing technical operations from mourners.

Location: Hamburg-Nord

Architects: Ernst Paul Dorn

GPS coordinates: 53.61853,10.02764

Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:00