Plan a cemetery walk
Tolkewitz Urn Grove 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.
- Max Immelmann
- Funeral hall
- Crematorium Dresden-Tolkewitz
These are independent orientation points. Find them on the map below; the information defines no order, distance or duration.
Visiting framework
January and December 08:00–16:00; February and November 08:00–17:00; March and October 08:00–18:00; April and September 07:00–19:00; May–August 07:00–20:00.
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 Tolkewitz Urn Grove, 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 Dresden municipal cemetery and burial service – Urnenhain Tolkewitz.
Arrival and orientation
The visitor address is Wehlener Straße 15, 01279 Dresden.
- Pedestrian gate 1
- Pedestrian gate 2
- Tolkewitz, Schulcampus: Stop: Tolkewitz, Schulcampus. Check the direction and current timetable before travelling.
- Johannisfriedhof: Stop: Johannisfriedhof. Check the direction and current timetable before travelling.
Tram routes 6 and 9 serve Tolkewitz Schulcampus. Use Wehlener Straße 15 for the Urnenhain and distinguish it from adjacent Johannisfriedhof.
Parking is on Tolkewitzer Straße. General vehicle access to the grounds is prohibited. The large funeral hall has a lift and an accessible toilet; confirm the arrangements in advance.
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
- Toilets 1
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask Dresden municipal cemetery and burial service – Urnenhain Tolkewitz whether it will be available at the intended time.