Essen Celebrates Parkfriedhof Cemetery's 100 Years

Discover Essen's historic Parkfriedhof cemetery. This exhibition reveals its unique design and the famous figures laid to rest there.

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2025 November 3 . 11:03 PM

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At the bottom, we see the stairs. On the right side, we see the grass and the trees. In the middle,... — At the bottom, we see the stairs. On the right side, we see the grass and the trees. In the middle, we see a commemorative plaque. Beside that, we see the railing. Behind that, we see the graves. There are trees and the buildings in the background.

Essen Celebrates Parkfriedhof Cemetery's 100 Years

Essen's Parkfriedhof cemetery, inaugurated in 1924, is celebrated in a new exhibition. The display, open until November 14, offers insights into the cemetery's evolution and its cultural significance. Lord Mayor Thomas Kufen opened the '100 Years of Parkfriedhof' exhibition on November 3.

Spread across 40 hectares, Parkfriedhof serves as the final resting place for notable Essen figures like Gustav Heinemann and Robert Schmidt. Designed as a modern park cemetery in the 1920s, it boasts distinctive architecture and landscape art, reflecting the burial culture of the era. Although the exhibition does not mention the specific architects or artists responsible for its design, it highlights the cemetery's unique features and its role as a place of quiet reflection and remembrance.

Visitors can explore the exhibition in the rear foyer of City Hall during regular opening hours.

The '100 Years of Parkfriedhof' exhibition, open until November 14, invites the public to appreciate the cemetery's history and cultural importance. Lord Mayor Kufen's opening of the exhibition underscores the city's commitment to preserving and celebrating local heritage.