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Cemetery tour

Bonn Old Cemetery: Arrival, orientation, infrastructure and respectful-visit guidance without a proposed route.

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Visit the chapel and Schumann grave

Two cultural subjects appear on this walk’s map: St George’s Chapel and Robert Schumann’s grave. The grave monument commemorates Clara and Robert Schumann together. The chapel was transferred here from Ramersdorf.

The map below shows both positions. Choose the order using the existing paths; no fixed route, distance or duration is proposed here.

Arrival and orientation

The visitor address is Bornheimer Straße / Am Alten Friedhof, 53111 Bonn.

  • Cemetery entrance: The marker shows the position of the mapped object.
  • Heerstraße: Marker for the mapped object area; not a surveyed entrance.
  • Parkhaus Bonn-City / Hbf: Mapped as paid parking; check local tariffs and signs.
  • Friedhofsverwaltung: Marker for the mapped object area; not a surveyed entrance.

The map shows the Heerstraße bus stop near the cemetery. Choose a connection appropriate to the intended Bornheimer Straße entrance and check the current timetable.

The map shows the Bonn-City/Hbf parking garage and Stadthausgarage. The city identifies parking at Stadthausgarage for visitors with severe disabilities. Both garages charge fees; check current tariffs, opening hours and signs.

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

No precise toilet or water-point marker is included on this page.

Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask City of Bonn – Environment and Urban Greenery Department whether it will be available at the intended time.

Visiting framework

March–October 07:30–20:00; November–February 08:00–17:00. Winter closing is 19:00 on All Saints, All Souls and Totensonntag.

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 Bonn Old 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 Bonn – Environment and Urban Greenery Department.

Tour on the map

Tour stops

2 selected points of reference from the tour on the interactive map.

AddressBornheimer Straße / Am Alten Friedhof, 53111 Bonn

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The numbering links each entry to its marker on the map.

Any location limitations are shown with the relevant marker.

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