Plan a cemetery walk
Dortmund Eastern 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.
- Mahnmal für die jüdischen Opfer des NS-Regimes
- Former grave of Jordan Mai: The remains were transferred to the Franciscan church in 1950.
- Johanna Friederika Henriette Katharina Davidis: 1801–1876.
- Funeral hall Ostfriedhof
These are independent orientation points. Find them on the map below; the information defines no order, distance or duration.
Visit respectfully
Remain on paths intended for visitors at Dortmund Eastern 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 Friedhöfe Dortmund – City of Dortmund.
Arrival and orientation
The visitor address is Robert-Koch-Straße 35, 44143 Dortmund.
- Pedestrian gate 1
- Pedestrian gate 2
- Von-der-Goltz-Straße: Stop: Von-der-Goltz-Straße. Check the direction and current timetable before travelling.
- Cemetery administration
Plan the trip to Robert-Koch-Straße. Named stops near the cemetery are shown on the map; also bring the grave section and the entrance you intend to use.
Parking nearby is subject to local signs. No general vehicle access across the grounds is guaranteed here; contact Friedhöfe Dortmund in advance if mobility is limited.
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: Mapped as an accessible toilet; check availability on site.
- Water point 1: Water for watering graves; no drinking-water indication.
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask Friedhöfe Dortmund – City of Dortmund whether it will be available at the intended time.
Visiting framework
The two mapped pedestrian gates have no timed closure recorded. Contact the cemetery administration about temporary closures or a visit after dark.
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.