Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof is a historic cemetery at Großgörschenstraße 12-14 in Berlin’s Schöneberg district. Its graves include those of the Brothers Grimm and physician Rudolf Virchow, alongside authors, bankers, doctors, editors and activists. Walk among the varied headstones and grave monuments, and look for distinctive buildings and a place set aside for bees. Birdsong and mature greenery lend the grounds a quiet feel; a café by the entrance makes it easy to pause before or after your visit.
Notable graves and monuments
The cemetery is the final resting place of the Brothers Grimm and physician Rudolf Virchow. Other people buried here include authors, bankers, doctors, editors and activists. Their graves sit among headstones and larger grave monuments, each with its own design. Take time to look around rather than heading straight to one grave; the variety is part of what makes a walk through the grounds distinctive.
A green pause in Schöneberg
Located at Großgörschenstraße 12-14, Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof has greenery, birdsong and wildlife, including woodpeckers and squirrels. There are benches around the grounds, and a bee area is another detail to look out for. The café by the entrance gives you a place to stop for coffee. The cemetery is listed as open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, so leave enough time to exit before closing.
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Where is Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof?
It is at Großgörschenstraße 12-14 in Berlin’s Schöneberg district.
Who is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof?
The Brothers Grimm and physician Rudolf Virchow are among those buried here. The cemetery also contains graves of authors, bankers, doctors, editors and activists.
Is there a café at the cemetery?
Yes. A café is located by the entrance.
When is the cemetery open?
It is listed as open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM.
