This park cemetery on Frankfurt’s northern edge combines open lawns, oaks and hornbeams. Its domed funeral hall seats 150 people, and the site includes a Muslim burial area. The grounds border Bad Vilbel but belong to Frankfurt.

Construction began in 1989 and was completed in 1992. Max Bächer designed the funeral hall. The former Heiligenstock broadcasting site provides its historical context; Walter Hesselbach is among the documented people buried here.

Key details

Heiligenstock Park Cemetery is in Frankfurt am Main. The visitor address is Friedberger Landstraße 647, 60389 Frankfurt am Main. Its area is approximately 17.38 hectares.

Prepare a visit in four steps

Read the opening hours for Heiligenstock Park Cemetery: November to February: daily 07:00–17:00; Sundays and public holidays from 09:00; March and October: daily 07:00–18:00; Sundays and public holidays from 09:00; April and September: daily 07:00–20:00; Sundays and public holidays from 09:00; May to August: daily 07:00–21:00; Sundays and public holidays from 09:00.
Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The site plan shows two entrances on Friedberger Landstraße and one on Heiligenstockweg. The visitor address is Friedberger Landstraße 647. Use the PDF site plan for the individual entrances; the interactive map does not show separate entrance markers.
Use the cemetery map to work from 4 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Heiligenstock Park Cemetery, including Walter Hesselbach.

Travel snapshot

Bus routes 30 and X97, stop Parkfriedhof.

Check local parking signs at your chosen entrance; parking does not permit driving on cemetery paths.

If any part of the visit to Heiligenstock Park 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.

History

The cemetery’s development and the distinctive features of its design.

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Plan a cemetery walk

A curated walk featuring useful landmarks around the grounds.

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Notable graves

Documented notable people and guidance for finding their graves.

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Photographic impressions

Parkfriedhof Heiligenstock in pictures

Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Parkfriedhof Heiligenstock.

Funeral hall at Heiligenstock Park Cemetery – Heiligenstock Park Cemetery — Funeral hall at Heiligenstock Park Cemetery

Grave of Walter Hesselbach at Heiligenstock Park Cemetery – Heiligenstock Park Cemetery — Grave of Walter Hesselbach at Heiligenstock Park Cemetery

Further information

About graves

Direct access to the published information about graves.

Grave search

Information to help with a grave search.

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Grave care

Information about grave care.

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Types of graves

An overview of grave types and burial options.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the visitor address?

The address is Friedberger Landstraße 647, 60389 Frankfurt am Main. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.

When is Heiligenstock Park Cemetery open?

November to February: daily 07:00–17:00; Sundays and public holidays from 09:00; March and October: daily 07:00–18:00; Sundays and public holidays from 09:00; April and September: daily 07:00–20:00; Sundays and public holidays from 09:00; May to August: daily 07:00–21:00; Sundays and public holidays from 09:00. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.

Is there an official cemetery map?

The official site plan for Heiligenstock Park Cemetery is directly available. Official cemetery layout plan (PDF).

How do I find a particular grave?

For a search at Heiligenstock Park 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, lawn options, coffin and urn row graves, selected urn plots in the mourning grove and a Muslim burial area. Arrange availability and rights with the eastern cemetery administration. The administration provides current availability and fees for Heiligenstock Park Cemetery.

How do I travel by public transport?

For Heiligenstock Park Cemetery: Bus routes 30 and X97, stop Parkfriedhof.

Can I park at the cemetery?

For Heiligenstock Park Cemetery: Check local parking signs at your chosen entrance; parking does not permit driving on cemetery paths.

Which notable people are introduced?

Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Heiligenstock Park Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.

Who is responsible for the cemetery?

City of Frankfurt am Main – East Cemetery District is responsible for Heiligenstock Park Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.