Ohlsdorf Cemetery: 1.5-hour individual guided tour
ID: GYG1051779-1617699
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the largest park cemetery in the world and learn interesting details about its history, celebrity graves, tomb symbolism, funeral culture, and much more on a guided tour.
The Ohlsdorf Cemetery is much more than "just" a cemetery. It is Hamburg's largest green space and the largest park cemetery in the world. It has a history spanning over 140 years, and you can stroll through it as if through an open history book.
We meet on the cemetery side of the main entrance at Fuhlsbüttler Straße 756. From there, we will spend 1.5 hours exploring part of the 398-hectare site on foot.
The themes of the tour can be tailored to the wishes of the participants. The tour usually ends back near the main entrance. Depending on the participants' wishes, the return journey can also be made on one of the two HVV bus lines that operate in the cemetery.
Along the way, we will discover angel sculptures over 100 years old, mausoleums, and the magnificent tombs of wealthy Hamburg merchant families, and visit the graves of prominent Hamburg residents. Depending on individual preferences, other themes of the tour can include tomb symbolism, funeral culture, archaeological sites in the cemetery, or even art, botany, and nature conservation.
Highlights
- Individual route guidance
- Various themes such as archaeology, famous people, angels, etc. are possible.
- Enjoy the peace and quiet of this green oasis in the middle of the city.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is up to two kilometers long, so comfortable shoes and a reasonable level of fitness are recommended. Clothing should also be appropriate for the current weather conditions.
Please bring drinks and a snack for the tour if necessary.
The cemetery is not fully accessible. However, an accessible tour is possible by prior arrangement.
Free toilets are available at various locations in the cemetery.
Due to burials, it is possible that individual areas may not be accessible or that detours may be necessary in order not to disturb mourners.
The meeting point is on the cemetery side (!) at the top of the stairs of the cemetery administration building at Fuhlsbüttler Straße 756.
The guide will be carrying a red backpack.
INCLUDED
- Individual guided tour of part of the cemetery grounds.
- The guided tour lasts 1.5 hours and is on foot.
- Free parking is available on the cemetery grounds.
NOT INCLUDED
- Individual travel to the meeting point
- Tip for the guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
