A place for everyone

The Main Cemetery is not only a place of tranquillity and remembrance, but also a habitat for many species of animals and plants. At the same time, funeral practices are evolving: more and more areas are no longer being used for traditional burials, but are being freed up for new, sustainable uses.

Biodiverse gardens

In a disused area of the cemetery, a biodiversity-rich garden featuring regional perennials has been created. These provide a habitat for insects, birds and other animals.

70 hectares of nature

The Main Cemetery is a place of retreat and recreation for people and animals alike. Its central location makes it an ideal spot for experiencing nature and environmental education – right on our doorstep.

Visitors actively use this part of the cemetery as a substitute for a park and come here to spend time in nature right in the heart of the city. The importance of the 70-hectare site as a place of retreat and recreation for people and animals is growing ever more in times of species decline and climate change. In particular, its central location with good transport links makes the Main Cemetery an ideal place for experiencing nature and environmental education.

Inclusion and education: bringing nature to life

With the support of the foundation KfW Stiftung, five information panels are being installed. These convey various topics relating to biodiversity and nature conservation in an interactive, playful and accessible way. All the station topics relate to the animals and plants that can be found in the cemetery. The panels are designed to be experienced through different senses. In this way, the cemetery becomes a place that promotes biodiversity and an inclusive learning environment that appeals to people of all ages and with different needs.