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Münster Central Cemetery
Münster Central Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 14 ha
- Established
- First burial on 2 February 1887
- District
- West of the old town, near Aasee
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn moreCharacter and history
An ecumenical cemetery near Aasee with Catholic and Protestant fields, mature trees and a rectangular historic core.
The first burial took place on 2 February 1887. Hilger Hertel the Elder designed the rectangular old part with intersecting main paths. Extensions followed in 1914 and 1943. The denominational fields remain church property.
Key details
Münster Central Cemetery is in West of the old town, near Aasee. The visitor address is Robert-Koch-Straße 11, 48149 Münster. Its area is approximately 14 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Münster Central Cemetery: 1 April–30 September 07:00–21:00; 1 October–31 March from 07:00 until dusk.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The map shows 3 precisely mapped entrances. The visitor address is Robert-Koch-Straße 11, 48149 Münster.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 10 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Münster Central Cemetery, including Hermann Landois.
Travel snapshot
The map includes the Zentralfriedhof bus stop. Use the visitor address Robert-Koch-Straße 11, 48149 Münster and check the current connection before travelling.
The map includes 4 nearby parking areas. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
If any part of the visit to Münster Central Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Zentralfriedhof Münster in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Zentralfriedhof Münster.
Münster Central Cemetery
Path and graves at Münster Central Cemetery
Graves of the Sisters of Charity at Central Cemetery
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Robert-Koch-Straße 11, 48149 Münster. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Münster Central Cemetery open?
1 April–30 September 07:00–21:00; 1 October–31 March from 07:00 until dusk. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Münster Central Cemetery is not currently available here. The interactive map shows mapped landmarks and does not replace an official grave register.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Münster Central Cemetery, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
The church owners allocate burial rights in their denominational fields. The office has centrally coordinated allocations since 2018; the standard burial-right term is thirty years and the resting period twenty years. The administration provides current availability and fees for Münster Central Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Münster Central Cemetery: The map includes the Zentralfriedhof bus stop. Use the visitor address Robert-Koch-Straße 11, 48149 Münster and check the current connection before travelling.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Münster Central Cemetery: The map includes 4 nearby parking areas. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Münster Central Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Münster Central Cemetery Commission is responsible for Münster Central Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.