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Poppelsdorf Cemetery
Poppelsdorf Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 12.65 ha
- Established
- Laid out from 1798; dedicated on 15 May 1800
- District
- Poppelsdorf, at Kreuzberg
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 moreCharacter and history
A historic hillside cemetery at Kreuzberg, with mature trees and old and new sections on either side of Stationsweg.
Laid out from 1798 and dedicated in 1800, the cemetery expanded repeatedly. The administration building, urn grove and chapel west of Stationsweg date from 1901, 1907 and 1928. The city took it over in 1904; most of the grounds have been protected since 1984.
Key details
Poppelsdorf Cemetery is in Poppelsdorf, at Kreuzberg. The visitor address is Servitenweg, 53127 Bonn. Its area is approximately 12.65 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Poppelsdorf Cemetery: March–October 07:30–20:00; November–February 08:00–17:00, extending to 19:00 on All Saints, All Souls and Eternity Sunday.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The city gives Servitenweg as the visitor address. Stationsweg separates the old and new cemetery sections; establish which side contains the intended grave before travelling.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 9 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Poppelsdorf Cemetery, including Friedrich Soennecken.
Travel snapshot
Clemens-August-Platz and Im Wingert stops are on different sides of the grounds. Use the map to choose the approach to Servitenweg or Stationsweg and check the current timetable.
A small parking area is mapped at the edge of the cemetery. Compare its location with the intended entrance before travelling and check local signs and available spaces.
If any part of the visit to Poppelsdorf Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Friedhof Poppelsdorf in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Friedhof Poppelsdorf.
Avenue in the historic section of Poppelsdorf Cemetery
Soennecken family mausoleum
Historic grave monument at Poppelsdorf Cemetery
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Servitenweg, 53127 Bonn. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Poppelsdorf Cemetery open?
March–October 07:30–20:00; November–February 08:00–17:00, extending to 19:00 on All Saints, All Souls and Eternity Sunday. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Poppelsdorf Cemetery is not currently available here. The interactive map shows mapped landmarks and does not replace an official grave register.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Poppelsdorf Cemetery, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
The cemetery includes an urn grove established in 1907 and many historic family and selected plots. Ask the responsible cemetery contact at Servitenweg which plot types are currently available for new allocation. The administration provides current availability and fees for Poppelsdorf Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Poppelsdorf Cemetery: Clemens-August-Platz and Im Wingert stops are on different sides of the grounds. Use the map to choose the approach to Servitenweg or Stationsweg and check the current timetable.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Poppelsdorf Cemetery: A small parking area is mapped at the edge of the cemetery. Compare its location with the intended entrance before travelling and check local signs and available spaces.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Poppelsdorf Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Bonn, Environment and Urban Greenery Department – Poppelsdorf Cemetery is responsible for Poppelsdorf Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.