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Tour to Ohlsdorf cemetery

the green sides of the city

A bike ride to the cemetery? Absolutely, because the Ohlsdorf cemetery is no ordinary cemetery.

A bike ride to the cemetery? Absolutely, because the Ohlsdorf cemetery is no ordinary cemetery. The huge, park-like area in the north of Hamburg is with 389 hectares not only the largest green space in the city, but actually the largest park cemetery in the whole world. 450 different species of trees grow here, and numerous waterfowl cavort on the many water surfaces. In addition, there are many historical buildings to marvel at on the grounds. Reasons enough to pay a visit to this special cemetery.

On a short tour from the Barmbek train station, the Ohlsdorf cemetery can be wonderfully discovered by bike. Straight roads alternate with slightly curved paths and a few traffic circles. Among the more than 200,000 gravesites are thirteen idyllic chapels, all of different design, and some impressive mausoleums. War graves and corresponding memorials have also been laid out on the extensive grounds.

The cemetery grounds are reached along Lake Bramfeld from the south. The route describes a large tour over the entire cemetery, so that a particularly good impression can be gained. Before leaving the cemetery in the west, you can visit the cemetery museum to learn more about the history of the cemetery and the many celebrities buried here. The route then returns to the starting point along the Alster and through the city park. Except for very short stretches on the road, the entire tour is only in the green.

This is an easy bike ride for all fitness levels. It is mostly on paved roads and no special skills are required.

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The 400-hectare Hamburg cemetery is not only Hamburg's largest green space, but also the largest cemetery in Europe and the largest park cemetery in the world.

Ohlsdorf Friedhof

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Fuhlsbüttler Straße 756
22337 Hamburg

Ohlsdorfer Friedhof

Fuhlsbüttler Straße 756
22337 Hamburg

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BBramfelder Lake

The Bramfelder Lake is located in the Hamburg district of Steilshoop. The lake is long and narrow and fed by numerous sources including the former Prökelmoor marshland.

Bramfelder Lake

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Bramfelder Redder
22177 Hamburg

Bramfelder See

Bramfelder Redder
22177 Hamburg

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CAußenalster

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The Alster divides into the Binnen- and Außenalster at the Lombardsbrücke bridge. The Außenalster in particular offers excellent recreational opportunities with its numerous parks and adjacent sports facilities. The banks of the Alster in Harvestehude, Uhlenhorst and Winterhude are the preferred living quarters of the wealthy Hamburg residents.

Außenalster

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An der Alster
20099 Hamburg

Außenalster

An der Alster
20099 Hamburg

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DStadtpark

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On sunny days, the Stadtpark is buzzing - young and old meet on the large city park fields to play soccer, have picnics, sunbathe and let the kites fly. At the edge of the large meadow there's a playground with a giant swing, slide and lots of equipment. The shallow pool is a special delight for little water lovers.

Stadtpark

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Saarlandstraße / Jahnring / Südring
22303 Hamburg

Stadtpark

Saarlandstraße / Jahnring / Südring
22303 Hamburg

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