Visiting hours
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| Visiting hours | Daily from sunrise to sunset. The cemetery grounds are not illuminated in the evening or at night. |
Apply this timing information specifically to a visit to Altona Main Cemetery at Stadionstraße 5, 22525 Hamburg. 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 |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 08:00–13:00. The administration is to the left before the main entrance at Stadionstraße 5. |
Altona district authority – cemetery administration is responsible for Altona Main Cemetery. Available direct contact: 040 42811-4275 · friedhof@altona.hamburg.de.
Build a realistic time plan
For Altona Main 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 67 named orientation points for Altona Main Cemetery. Use them to estimate where the destination sits relative to the entrance, and contact Altona district authority – cemetery administration if the visit depends on access at a particular time or on reaching a specific section.