St. Jacobi-Kirchhof I, Protestant cemetery and garden monument in Neukölln, Germany

St. Jacobi-Kirchhof I is a Protestant cemetery with garden features located on the lower slopes of Rollberg in Neukölln. It covers extensive grounds with uniform pathways and contains a columbarium built within the site of an old gravel pit.

Founded in 1852, the cemetery underwent major changes starting in the early 20th century. A section along Karl-Marx-Straße was removed for subway construction, and the expansion of neighboring Hermannstraße later required additional adjustments to the grounds.

The cemetery belongs to the Evangelical St. Jacobi congregation and is laid out as a garden monument. Its paths are kept uniform, and apart from a cross on a western path there is no ornament along the walks and squares. In the eastern section, iron grilles mark several grave plots along the Lindenallee.

When visiting, keep in mind that the grounds are accessed on foot and pathways are well-maintained, making it easy to navigate. Hours vary by season, so it is helpful to check before your visit to ensure the site is open during your planned time.

The cemetery lost 14 metres of land when Hermannstraße was widened in 1956: 50 trees were felled and about 3,000 graves were reinterred. Earlier, the U-Bahn construction along Karl-Marx-Straße had already cut off a wide strip and cost all the cemetery's buildings.