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Speyer Cemetery
Speyer Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 17 ha
- Established
- Laid out in 1880; opened for use in 1881
- District
- North of the old town, west of Wormser Landstraße
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
A municipal cemetery with a symmetrical historic core, central cross, funeral hall and several honorary and special burial sections.
The new cemetery was laid out in 1880 and replaced the burial ground now known as Alter Friedhof at Adenauerpark in 1881. The funeral hall dates from 1926. Later extensions lie north of the historic core; the Jewish section is legally a separate cemetery.
Key details
Speyer Cemetery is in North of the old town, west of Wormser Landstraße. The visitor address is Hertrichweg 2, 67346 Speyer. Its area is approximately 17 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Speyer Cemetery: The city pages reviewed here do not state a single fixed set of grounds visiting hours. Consult gate notices or the cemetery office.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The map shows 6 precisely mapped entrances. The visitor address is Hertrichweg 2, 67346 Speyer.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 31 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Speyer Cemetery, including Barbara Pfister.
Travel snapshot
The map includes bus stops named Friedhof, Friedhofshalle, Alter Postweg, Brunckstraße and Landwehrstraße. The visitor address is Hertrichweg 2, 67346 Speyer. Choose the stop appropriate to the entrance and burial section.
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 Speyer 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
Friedhof Speyer in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Friedhof Speyer.
Funeral hall at Speyer Cemetery
Central cemetery cross by Gottfried Renn
Avenue at Speyer Cemetery
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Hertrichweg 2, 67346 Speyer. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Speyer Cemetery open?
The city pages reviewed here do not state a single fixed set of grounds visiting hours. Consult gate notices or the cemetery office. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Speyer 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 Speyer 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?
Coffin and urn choice graves, row graves, lawn graves and special natural or landscaped areas. Ask the city about current availability and maintenance included for the specific grave form. The administration provides current availability and fees for Speyer Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Speyer Cemetery: The map includes bus stops named Friedhof, Friedhofshalle, Alter Postweg, Brunckstraße and Landwehrstraße. The visitor address is Hertrichweg 2, 67346 Speyer. Choose the stop appropriate to the entrance and burial section.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Speyer 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 Speyer Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Speyer – Cemetery Administration is responsible for Speyer Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.