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Mitte (Oranienburger Tor) · Berlin

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery

Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof

Place of worshipLocals' pick

Small cemetery founded in 1762 on Chausseestrasse where Brecht and Helene Weigel, Hegel, Fichte, Heinrich Mann, Anna Seghers and the sculptors Schadow and Rauch lie. Fans leave cigars on Heiner Müller's ashtray-like grave; the chapel has a light installation by James Turrell.

Address
Chausseestraße 126, 10115 Berlin
Hours
Daily from 08:00; closes 16:00 (Dec-Jan), 17:00 (Feb, Nov), 18:00 (Mar, Oct), 19:00 (Apr, Sep), 20:00 (May-Aug)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
Price
Free
Price level
€
Free entry
Free for everyone

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Good to know

  • Free; a map of the honorary graves is at the entrance.
  • Combine with the Natural History Museum a few minutes up Invalidenstrasse.
  • Opening hours change every month: check before an evening visit.

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