Plan a cemetery walk
Seelhorst City Cemetery has several precisely located cultural, architectural or biographical points that can inform a self-planned visit. They are presented as independent subjects, not as a prescribed sequence.
- Memorial stele to the victims of both world wars
- Child with bird: Decorative fountain; not drinking water.
- New chapel: Position: centre of the mapped area, not a surveyed building centre.
- Hanover history and remembrance panel
These are independent orientation points. Find them on the map below; the information defines no order, distance or duration.
Arrival and orientation
The visitor address is Garkenburgstraße 43, 30519 Hannover.
- Garkenburgstraße main entrance
- Western entrance
- Seelhorst Municipal Cemetery stop: Position: centre of the mapped area, not a surveyed building centre.
- Friedhofsallee stop
The following public transport connections serve the cemetery: Garkenburgstraße main entrance: light rail 8 and 18 and bus 123; Hoher Weg entrance: buses 123 and 128; Peiner Straße/Mergenthalerweg entrances: bus 134.
No site-specific visitor-parking policy is published. Follow local signs and access restrictions.
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
- Toilet 1
- Toilet 2
- Toilet 3
- Water point 1: Not drinking water.
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask State Capital Hanover, Municipal Cemeteries Division whether it will be available at the intended time.
Visiting framework
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| 15 March to 1 November: daily | 08:00–20:00 |
| 2 November to 14 March: daily | 09:00–17:00 |
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 Seelhorst City 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 State Capital Hanover, Municipal Cemeteries Division.