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Trinitatis Cemetery
Trinitatis Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Established
- First burial on 4 May 1815; laid out in 1815–1816
- District
- Johannstadt, Dresden
- Mapped places
- 26 precisely located
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
Historic cemetery with the entrance ensemble painted by Caspar David Friedrich and graves of artists, musicians and scholars.
After the epidemics of 1813–1814, a new cemetery was planned outside the city. Gottlob Friedrich Thormeyer laid it out in 1815–1816. Following its extension in 1834 it acquired its present name, and its entrance and graves link it to Dresden’s artistic history.
Key details
Trinitatis Cemetery is in Johannstadt, Dresden. The visitor address is Fiedlerstraße 1, 01307 Dresden. No area figure is included for Trinitatis Cemetery.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Trinitatis Cemetery: Daily from 08:00. Closing times: January and December 16:30; February and November 17:00; March and October 18:00; April and September 19:00; May–August 20:00.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: Entrances are on Fiedlerstraße. The map distinguishes the numbered gates; building doors do not necessarily provide access to the cemetery.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 26 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Trinitatis Cemetery, including Caspar David Friedrich and Carl Gustav Carus.
Travel snapshot
Tram route 6 to Trinitatisplatz. The visitor address is Fiedlerstraße 1; choose the intended entrance on the map.
This page does not provide details of a dedicated visitor car park. If vehicle access or an assisted approach close to the destination is necessary, contact the cemetery office on 0351 4593617 beforehand.
If any part of the visit to Trinitatis 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
Trinitatisfriedhof in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Trinitatisfriedhof.
Grave of painter Caspar David Friedrich
Grave monument of Carl Gustav Carus
Christian Wilhelm Kranert’s gravestone, associated with the cemetery’s first burial
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Fiedlerstraße 1, 01307 Dresden. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Trinitatis Cemetery open?
Daily from 08:00. Closing times: January and December 16:30; February and November 17:00; March and October 18:00; April and September 19:00; May–August 20:00. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Trinitatis 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 Trinitatis 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?
The active Lutheran cemetery combines historic family monuments with present-day burials. Ask the local office on Fiedlerstraße which coffin or urn plots are available and what care arrangements apply. The administration provides current availability and fees for Trinitatis Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Trinitatis Cemetery: Tram route 6 to Trinitatisplatz. The visitor address is Fiedlerstraße 1; choose the intended entrance on the map.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Trinitatis Cemetery: This page does not provide details of a dedicated visitor car park. If vehicle access or an assisted approach close to the destination is necessary, contact the cemetery office on 0351 4593617 beforehand.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Trinitatis Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Administration of Dresden’s Elias, Trinitatis and Johannis cemeteries – Trinitatis cemetery office is responsible for Trinitatis Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.