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Striesen Cemetery
Striesen Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- about 5.95 hectares
- Established
- 1883
- Chapel architect
- Gotthilf Ludwig Möckel
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
This neighbourhood cemetery on Gottleubaer Straße combines its chapel, historic family graves, Luther lime tree and on-site cemetery gardening service. It opened in 1883 and was rebuilt after serious destruction in 1945.
Gotthilf Ludwig Möckel designed the grounds and chapel, which were inaugurated on 16 July 1883. Central buildings were destroyed on 13 February 1945. The chapel reconstruction ended in 1956; the four Evangelist figures at its entrance were moved here in 1962 from the demolished Erlöserkirche.
Key details
Striesen Cemetery is in Striesen, eastern Dresden. The visitor address is Gottleubaer Straße 2, 01277 Dresden. Its area is approximately 5.95 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Striesen Cemetery: Daily 06:30–20:00 from the start of summer time; daily 06:30–17:00 from the start of winter time.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: For a first visit use Gottleubaer Straße 2. Choose other mapped entrances on the cemetery map according to your destination.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 9 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Striesen Cemetery, including Max Helas.
Travel snapshot
Nearby stops include Gottleubaer Straße and Junghansstraße (Hans-Erlwein-Gymnasium). The destination is the cemetery entrance at Gottleubaer Straße 2; use Dresden’s journey planner for the current connection.
A small parking area is mapped at the cemetery. The map shows neither available spaces nor parking permission; follow the signs and arrange any required vehicle access with the administration.
If any part of the visit to Striesen 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
Striesener Friedhof in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Striesener Friedhof.
Entrance gate at Striesen Cemetery
Striesen Cemetery chapel
Helas family grave at Striesen Cemetery
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Gottleubaer Straße 2, 01277 Dresden. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Striesen Cemetery open?
Daily 06:30–20:00 from the start of summer time; daily 06:30–17:00 from the start of winter time. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Striesen 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 Striesen 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?
Selected coffin and urn graves, row graves, partner plots and communal urn graves. The cemetery gardening service advises on design and ongoing care; agree plot rights and maintenance duties before choosing. The administration provides current availability and fees for Striesen Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Striesen Cemetery: Nearby stops include Gottleubaer Straße and Junghansstraße (Hans-Erlwein-Gymnasium). The destination is the cemetery entrance at Gottleubaer Straße 2; use Dresden’s journey planner for the current connection.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Striesen Cemetery: A small parking area is mapped at the cemetery. The map shows neither available spaces nor parking permission; follow the signs and arrange any required vehicle access with the administration.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Striesen Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Striesen Cemetery – Protestant parishes Johannes-Kreuz-Lukas Dresden and Dresden-Blasewitz is responsible for Striesen Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.