Plan a cemetery walk
Bochum Central 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.
- Kriegsgrabstätte für im II. Weltkrieg Gefallene verschiedener Nationen
- family Alfred Eickhoff
- Friedrich „Fritz“ Ernst Husemann: 1873–1935 · Section 8.
- Kleine Funeral hall
These are independent orientation points. Find them on the map below; the information defines no order, distance or duration.
Infrastructure on the grounds
- Toilets 1
- Toilets 2
- Water point 1: Water for watering graves; no drinking-water indication.
- Water point 2: Water for watering graves; no drinking-water indication.
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask City of Bochum – municipal services, cemeteries whether it will be available at the intended time.
Visiting framework
A fixed opening and closing time for the grounds is not provided here. Ask the administration about visiting hours before an early or late journey.
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 Bochum Central 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 Bochum – municipal services, cemeteries.
Arrival and orientation
The visitor address is Immanuel-Kant-Straße 52, 44803 Bochum.
- Amalie-Dietrich-Weg: Stop: Amalie-Dietrich-Weg. Check the direction and current timetable before travelling.
- Fritz-Bauer-Forum: Stop: Fritz-Bauer-Forum. Check the direction and current timetable before travelling.
- Bonhoefferstraße: Stop: Bonhoefferstraße. Check the direction and current timetable before travelling.
- Buselohstraße: Stop: Buselohstraße. Check the direction and current timetable before travelling.
Hauptfriedhof stop is on Immanuel-Kant-Straße and is mapped as a tram stop. Allow for an additional walk across the extensive grounds if visiting the eastern section.
A visitor car park is mapped at the main cemetery. The visitor address is Immanuel-Kant-Straße 52, 44803 Bochum; the city’s postal address using 44777 is not an entrance.
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.