Stoffeln Cemetery

Character and history

Düsseldorf’s third-largest cemetery lies beside Volksgarten. Mature trees, a listed chapel, special urn areas and the Dutch war-grave cemetery create distinct destinations. A giant sequoia stands in urn section 28 A/B.

Planning began in 1876 and the cemetery opened in 1879. Twelve geometric sections organised the original 17 hectares; the 1894 extension introduced curved paths. Johannes Radke designed the chapel, built in 1910. Burials resumed after an interruption from 1940 to 1945.

Key details

Stoffeln Cemetery is in Düsseldorf. The visitor address is Bittweg 62a, 40225 Düsseldorf. Its area is approximately 42.36 hectares.

Prepare a visit in four steps

1. Read the opening hours for Stoffeln Cemetery: Year-round access: continuous; exceptions announced on site may apply.
2. Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: For a first visit use Bittweg 62a. Choose other mapped entrances on the cemetery map according to your destination.
3. Use the cemetery map to work from 94 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
4. Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Stoffeln Cemetery, including Hans Luther.

Travel snapshot

The city lists Uni-Kliniken and Redinghovenstraße stops. Choose the entrance for the chapel, burial section or crematorium, and check current routes and diversions before travelling.

Check local parking signs at your chosen entrance; parking does not permit driving on cemetery paths.

If any part of the visit to Stoffeln Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.