Visiting hours
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| March–October | 07:30–20:00 |
| November–February | 08:00–17:00. Winter closing is 19:00 on All Saints, All Souls and Totensonntag. |
Apply this timing information specifically to a visit to Bonn Old Cemetery at Bornheimer Straße / Am Alten Friedhof, 53111 Bonn. If a closing time is given, choose an arrival that leaves enough time for the walk from the relevant entrance to the destination and back again. If no general daily schedule is given, ask the responsible office before setting out.
Administration hours and contact
| Day | Service hours |
|---|---|
| Contact and appointments | Arrange an appointment for an in-person enquiry or questions about historic graves. |
City of Bonn – Environment and Urban Greenery Department is responsible for Bonn Old Cemetery. Available direct contact: +49 228 772241.
Build a realistic time plan
For Bonn Old Cemetery, separate the visiting hours above from the administration hours: access to the grounds does not itself mean that an office appointment is available. Before a grave search, assemble the person’s name and dates plus any known section, row and grave number. Then match the intended entrance with the address and directions page.
The cemetery map offers 9 named orientation points for Bonn Old Cemetery. Use them to estimate where the destination sits relative to the entrance, and contact City of Bonn – Environment and Urban Greenery Department if the visit depends on access at a particular time or on reaching a specific section.