Plan a cemetery walk
Stöcken City 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.
- Stöcken cemetery pond: Position: centre of the mapped area, not a surveyed building centre.
- Chapel: Position: centre of the mapped area, not a surveyed building centre.
- Fountain with eagles: Decorative fountain; not drinking water.
- 1935 fountain: Decorative fountain; not drinking water.
These are independent orientation points. Find them on the map below; the information defines no order, distance or duration.
Arrival and orientation
The visitor address is Stöckener Straße 68, 30419 Hannover.
- Main entrance
- Western entrance
- North-eastern entrance
- Entrance 2
The following public transport connections serve the cemetery: Light rail 4 and 5, Stadtfriedhof Stöcken stop for the chapel and main entrance; Further access via Freudenthalstraße, Hogrefestraße/Stöckener Markt and Eichsfelder Straße/Stöcken.
No site-specific visitor-parking policy is published. Follow local signs and access restrictions.
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
No precise toilet or water-point marker is included on this page.
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask State Capital Hanover, Municipal Cemeteries Division whether it will be available at the intended time.
Visiting framework
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| 15 March to 1 November: daily | 08:00–20:00 |
| 2 November to 14 March: daily | 09:00–17:00 |
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.
Visit respectfully
Remain on paths intended for visitors at Stöcken City 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 State Capital Hanover, Municipal Cemeteries Division.