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Augsburg Protestant Cemetery
Augsburg Protestant Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 6 ha
- Established
- 1534
- District
- Hochfeld
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 historic church cemetery on Haunstetter Straße with a Neoclassical cemetery church, family monuments and a wall of urn niches.
The cemetery was established in 1534 and remains in use. Johann Michael and August von Voit designed the Neoclassical church built in 1825. Extensions followed in 1884 and 1928; the urn-niche wall was added in 1999.
Key details
Augsburg Protestant Cemetery is in Hochfeld. The visitor address is Haunstetter Straße 36, 86161 Augsburg. Its area is approximately 6 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Augsburg Protestant Cemetery: January–February 08:00–17:00; March–April 07:00–18:00; May–September 07:00–19:00; October 08:00–18:00; November–December 08:00–17:00.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The map shows 5 precisely mapped entrances. The visitor address is Haunstetter Straße 36, 86161 Augsburg.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 27 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Augsburg Protestant Cemetery, including Karl Albert Gollwitzer.
Travel snapshot
For rail travel, the map shows Augsburg Haunstetterstraße station; for trams, Haunstetter Straße Bf. It also includes the Prinz-Karl-Viertel and Alpenstraße bus stops. Choose the stop appropriate to the entrance and check the current connection.
This page does not identify a precisely documented visitor car park. Ask the office about suitable vehicle arrival before driving.
If any part of the visit to Augsburg Protestant 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
Protestantischer Friedhof Augsburg in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Protestantischer Friedhof Augsburg.
Gate on Haunstetter Straße
Cemetery church of Augsburg Protestant Cemetery
Grave of Karl Albert Gollwitzer
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Haunstetter Straße 36, 86161 Augsburg. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Augsburg Protestant Cemetery open?
January–February 08:00–17:00; March–April 07:00–18:00; May–September 07:00–19:00; October 08:00–18:00; November–December 08:00–17:00. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Augsburg Protestant 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 Augsburg Protestant 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 graves, existing family graves and urn niches. A niche wall has complemented the cemetery since 1999; current allocations and care follow the church operator’s rules. The administration provides current availability and fees for Augsburg Protestant Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Augsburg Protestant Cemetery: For rail travel, the map shows Augsburg Haunstetterstraße station; for trams, Haunstetter Straße Bf. It also includes the Prinz-Karl-Viertel and Alpenstraße bus stops. Choose the stop appropriate to the entrance and check the current connection.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Augsburg Protestant Cemetery: This page does not identify a precisely documented visitor car park. Ask the office about suitable vehicle arrival before driving.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Augsburg Protestant Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Contact the cemetery administration for Augsburg Protestant Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.