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Hanauer Hauptfriedhof
Hanauer Hauptfriedhof
Nov.–Feb. 7:30 am–5 pm; March and Oct.: 7:30 am–6 pm
April and Sept.: 7:30 am–7 pm; May–Aug.: 7:30 am –8 pm
Founded in the mid-19th century as a hygienic necessity outside the city walls, Hanau's main cemetery is today a green oasis amidst the urban dynamism near the main train station. Since the first burial in 1846, the 14-hectare site has developed into a park cemetery that extends far beyond its function as a burial ground.
Over 1,000 mature trees line the well-maintained gravel paths, creating a space for peace and tranquility. Architecture enthusiasts are particularly fascinated by the neo-Romanesque Seitz Chapel from 1909, which now houses a modern columbarium. As a place of lived diversity and remembrance, the cemetery contains not only historical gravestones but also a Muslim burial ground oriented towards Mecca and a memorial plaque for the victims of the racist attack of February 19, 2020 – symbols of a city that stands together.