The Ohlsdorf Main Cemetery in Hamburg is the largest park cemetery in the world, covering an area of approximately 389 hectares, and was opened in 1877. It contains over 230,000 graves, nestled in a beautiful landscape of meadows, forests, and lakes.
The cemetery is home to numerous impressive monuments and graves of famous personalities, including actor Jan Fedder, writer Wolfgang Borchert, and former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. With over 20 kilometers of paths and trails, Ohlsdorf invites visitors to take contemplative walks and photo tours that impressively capture the harmonious connection between nature and history. A visit to this unique place is not only a journey into the past, but also an opportunity to enjoy the quiet beauty of the surroundings.
