Visiting hours
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| April–September | 07:00–20:00 |
| October–March from 07:00 until nightfall. Follow entrance notices about temporary closures. | |
Apply this timing information specifically to a visit to Magdeburg South Cemetery at Leipziger Straße 47, 39112 Magdeburg. If a closing time is given, choose an arrival that leaves enough time for the walk from the relevant entrance to the destination and back again. If no general daily schedule is given, ask the responsible office before setting out.
Administration hours and contact
| Day | Service hours |
|---|---|
| Central administration, Große Diesdorfer Straße 160: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday and Friday | 09:00–12:00. |
City of Magdeburg – municipal gardens and cemeteries service is responsible for Magdeburg South Cemetery. Available direct contact: +49 391 73683.
Build a realistic time plan
For Magdeburg South Cemetery, separate the visiting hours above from the administration hours: access to the grounds does not itself mean that an office appointment is available. Before a grave search, assemble the person’s name and dates plus any known section, row and grave number. Then match the intended entrance with the address and directions page.
The cemetery map offers 11 named orientation points for Magdeburg South Cemetery. Use them to estimate where the destination sits relative to the entrance, and contact City of Magdeburg – municipal gardens and cemeteries service if the visit depends on access at a particular time or on reaching a specific section.