Plan a cemetery walk
Saarbrücken Main Cemetery has several precisely located cultural, architectural or biographical points that can inform a self-planned visit. They are presented as independent subjects, not as a prescribed sequence.
- Allied cemetery memorial
- Urn pyramid
- Old ceremony hall
- 77th Infantry Regiment memorial
- Urn wall
- Small old ceremony hall
- Air-raid victims memorial
These are independent orientation points. Find them on the map below; the information defines no order, distance or duration.
Arrival and orientation
The visitor address is Am Hauptfriedhof 21, 66117 Saarbrücken.
- Main entrance
- North entrance
- Hauptfriedhof Nordeingang: Limited wheelchair access.
- Hauptfriedhof Habsterdick bus stop
- Hauptfriedhof north entrance bus stop
- Hauptfriedhof
- Main entrance parking
Bus routes 123 and 126 serve Habsterdick by the new hall; routes 109 and 123 serve the Metzer Straße/old hall area. Check current departures before travelling.
Parking is available near several entrances. Driving onto the cemetery grounds requires a paid permit for visitors aged 75 or over or with restricted mobility, and separate access hours apply.
The address and directions page brings the travel information together. Entrances, public-transport stops and parking places support arrival; they are not presented as cultural or biographical subjects.
Infrastructure on the grounds
- Toilet: Not wheelchair accessible.
- New Hall toilets
- Toilet by the old hall
- Water point: Not drinking water.
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask City of Saarbrücken · Parks and Cemeteries Department whether it will be available at the intended time.
Visiting framework
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| November–February | 08:00–17:00 |
| March | 08:00–18:00 |
| April | 07:00–19:00 |
| May–August | 07:00–20:00 |
| September | 07:00–19:00 |
| October | 08:00–18:00 |
Use this information to choose when to visit and keep the relevant exit in mind. A particular grave cannot be inferred from the points above; obtain its section, row and grave number first.
Visit respectfully
Remain on paths intended for visitors at Saarbrücken Main Cemetery, keep clear of funerals and personal farewells, and do not touch monuments or planting. Photograph other people only with their consent. For a short-notice practical question, contact City of Saarbrücken · Parks and Cemeteries Department.