Cemetery profile
Old Zwölf-Apostel Churchyard
Old Zwölf-Apostel Churchyard: historic lime avenues, family tombs and an entrance through Kolonnenstraße 24–25.
Opening hours
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| December–January | Daily 08:00–16:00 |
| February and November | Daily 08:00–17:00 |
| March and October | Daily 08:00–18:00 |
| April and September | Daily 08:00–19:00 |
| May–August | Daily 08:00–20:00 |
Address and entrances
Enter through the building passage at Kolonnenstraße 24–25.
Getting here by public transport
Bus M43 to Hohenfriedbergstraße.
Parking at the cemetery
Public on-street parking spaces are available on Gustav-Müller-Platz. Charges apply during the parking-control hours shown on the signs. Check the current signs on site.
Cemetery map and finding your way
Cemetery location for orientation; the marker does not identify an entrance.
Cemetery administration and contact
Zwölf-Apostel cemetery administration, Kolonnenstraße 24–25, 10829 Berlin.
Office hours
| Day | Service hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday | 09:00–13:00. Closed Wednesdays. |
Grave types and allocation
Both coffin and urn burials are possible. The administration confirms which selected, row and communal graves are available at the desired location.
Resting period
The standard resting period is 20 years; renewal of the right of use depends on the grave type.
Costs and cemetery fees
The grave type and term of use determine the grave fees; the administration calculates the charges for the intended burial.
Funeral dates and ceremonies
Coffin and urn burials are possible on working days. Arrange a date and ceremony with the burial office at Lock@zwoelf-apostel-berlin.de.
Funeral hall and chapel
The chapel seats about 80. There is no audio system; an organist and bearers can be booked through the administration.
Grave care and local services
The cemetery gardening team offers short-term care, annual contracts and long-term grave care, including watering, seasonal planting, pruning and grave decoration. Request an individual quotation from the administration.
Location profile
History and distinctive features
Laid out to Carl David Bouché’s design in 1864, the churchyard retains its original paths and lime-tree avenues. Elaborate family tombs line the enclosing walls. The entrance from Kolonnenstraße passes through the gateway of a residential building.
- Visiting and use
- Visits are possible daily during seasonal opening hours. The office has separate consultation hours.
- Area
- 3.24 hectares