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Eberstadt Cemetery
Eberstadt Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for planning a visit.
At a glance
- Established
- around 1835
- District
- Eberstadt
- Historic layout
- two main entrances
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn morePlan a visit and understand the place
The cemetery was established around 1835 south of the former village centre. Its development is visible in two entrance areas and the transition from a rectangular layout to curving paths.
This guide brings together the visitor address Palisadenstraße 7, 64297 Darmstadt, seasonal opening hours, travel information and an interactive orientation map. A dedicated official site plan is not currently published, so the map page explains the available orientation coverage.
For a particular burial place, grave search gives a practical process. Grave types describes the options named for this cemetery and the questions to ask the administration before deciding. History, notable graves and the cemetery tour explain what is distinctive about the cemetery.
Prepare before travelling
- Save the address and any available site plan before setting out.
- For a grave enquiry, bring the name, dates and, if possible, section, row and grave number.
- Allow time to return to an exit before seasonal closing.
- Give funeral ceremonies and private remembrance appropriate space.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Eberstädter Friedhof in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Eberstädter Friedhof.
Historic entrance with arched gateway
Grave of Hans Erich and Monika Dotter
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The visitor address is Palisadenstraße 7, 64297 Darmstadt. For an administration appointment use Palisadenstraße 5–7. See address and directions for arrival details.
When is the cemetery open?
Hours vary by season. The full table is provided under opening hours.
Is there an official site plan?
A dedicated official site plan is not currently published. Cemetery map explains the available map coverage.
Which arrival points are shown on the map?
The map shows Eberstadt Friedhof stop west of the grounds and a parking area on Palisadenstraße. The historic main entrances are not entered as markers.
How do I find a particular grave?
Bring the name and dates plus the section, row and grave number if possible. See grave search.
Which grave types are described?
Grave types explains choice, row, children’s and lawn graves. The administration can state which option is currently available and what fees apply.
How do I contact the administration?
Telephone, email, address and office hours are listed under cemetery administration.
Does the map show a water point?
No. The current map has no water marker within the grounds. Before arranging grave care or a longer visit, ask the administration where a usable water point is located.
Is the cemetery tour a route through the grounds?
No. The cemetery tour links only the stop and parking area as arrival points. Use on-site signs and an individual grave reference for routes inside the cemetery.