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Kleinzschocher Cemetery
Kleinzschocher Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Established
- 1892
- District
- Kleinzschocher, Leipzig
- Mapped places
- 13 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
A lime-tree avenue, Romanesque Revival chapel complex and a columbarium designed around the four elements.
The cemetery opened in 1892. Richard Lucht designed its chapel complex, reached by a lime-tree avenue from Schwartzestraße. The former mortuary has served as a columbarium since 29 November 2017.
Key details
Kleinzschocher Cemetery is in Kleinzschocher, Leipzig. The visitor address is Schwartzestraße 33, 04229 Leipzig. No area figure is included for Kleinzschocher Cemetery.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Kleinzschocher Cemetery: April to October: daily 07:00–21:00; November to March: daily 08:00–18:00.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The main entrance is at Schwartzestraße 33; the lime avenue leads to the chapel ensemble.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 13 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Kleinzschocher Cemetery, including Gottfried Christian Lohse.
Travel snapshot
Tram 3 stops at Schwartzestraße near the cemetery.
Small parking areas are mapped on Schwartzestraße near the entrance. Check availability and local signs.
If any part of the visit to Kleinzschocher 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
Friedhof Kleinzschocher in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Friedhof Kleinzschocher.
Entrance and chapel ensemble
Columbarium interior
Grave of Gottfried Christian Lohse
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Schwartzestraße 33, 04229 Leipzig. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Kleinzschocher Cemetery open?
April to October: daily 07:00–21:00; November to March: daily 08:00–18:00. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
The official site plan for Kleinzschocher Cemetery is directly available. Official cemetery layout plan (PDF).
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Kleinzschocher 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?
Columbarium niches for two urns; the city describes this option as requiring no traditional grave maintenance. Ask the cemetery office about other grave types and available plots. The administration provides current availability and fees for Kleinzschocher Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Kleinzschocher Cemetery: Tram 3 stops at Schwartzestraße near the cemetery.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Kleinzschocher Cemetery: Small parking areas are mapped on Schwartzestraße near the entrance. Check availability and local signs.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Kleinzschocher Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Leipzig – Department of Cemeteries is responsible for Kleinzschocher Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.