Nordfriedhof

Address and map position

Nordfriedhof forms part of the municipal portfolio operated by Eigenbetrieb Städtisches Friedhofs- und Bestattungswesen Dresden. The documented address is Kannenhenkelweg 1, 01099 Dresden. It identifies the cemetery for navigation, correspondence and a grave care enquiry. The interactive map marker sits within the mapped cemetery grounds. It supports orientation and must not be interpreted as a particular entrance, parking area or administration building.

Preparing a practical visit

Published visiting periods for Nordfriedhof are: January to March and November to December: daily 07:00–18:00; April to October: daily 07:00–20:00. The separately published administration schedule is: Responsible office at Heidefriedhof: Mon, Wed, Thu 08:00–12:00 and 12:30–15:30; Tue seasonally until 17:00; Fri 08:00–13:00. These are not additional opening hours for the grounds. The operator gives a walk of about 15 minutes from the Marienallee stop on bus 64. Parking at the cemetery is limited.

Site profile and orientation

Established as a garrison cemetery in 1901, Nordfriedhof covers 3.5 hectares. Its published site facts are: Established: 1901; Origin: garrison cemetery; Area: 3.5 hectares; Ceremony hall: currently not in use. The existing ceremony hall is currently not in use, which should be considered when planning a visit or appointment. Allow enough time between the chosen approach and the intended grave when planning a fixed appointment.

Making a precise grave care enquiry

An enquiry for Nordfriedhof should include the full cemetery name, exact grave reference and requested work. A realistic time frame, any important occasion and a reliable contact method help with follow-up. A recent photograph, when already available, may explain the current condition but does not replace a section, row or grave number. This portal brings together independently researched visitor information and links to GraveStay for the enquiry itself. It is neither an official authority website nor the cemetery administration for Nordfriedhof.