Plan a cemetery walk
Riensberg Cemetery has several precisely located cultural, architectural or biographical points that can inform a self-planned visit. They are presented as independent subjects, not as a prescribed sequence.
- Grabstelle family Fritz Tetens
- Mausoleum Rutenberg
- Cemetery chapel Riensberg
- Former crematorium
These are independent orientation points. Find them on the map below; the information defines no order, distance or duration.
Visit respectfully
Remain on paths intended for visitors at Riensberg Cemetery, keep clear of funerals and personal farewells, and do not touch monuments or planting. Photograph other people only with their consent. For a short-notice practical question, contact Umweltbetrieb Bremen – cemetery administration.
Arrival and orientation
The visitor address is Friedhofstraße 51, 28213 Bremen.
- Pedestrian gate 2
- Pedestrian gate 3
- Pedestrian gate 1
- Car park 1
The operator lists tram routes 4, 5 and 6. Choose the stop and final walk according to the entrance you need; check current route arrangements before travelling.
Parking is available at the main entrance and on H.-H.-Meier-Allee. Obtain the section number before travelling to a particular grave so you can choose a useful entrance.
The address and directions page brings the travel information together. Entrances, public-transport stops and parking places support arrival; they are not presented as cultural or biographical subjects.
Infrastructure on the grounds
- Toilets 1: Mapped as an accessible toilet; check availability on site.
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask Umweltbetrieb Bremen – cemetery administration whether it will be available at the intended time.
Visiting framework
A fixed opening and closing time for the grounds is not provided here. Ask the administration about visiting hours before an early or late journey.
Use this information to choose when to visit and keep the relevant exit in mind. A particular grave cannot be inferred from the points above; obtain its section, row and grave number first.