Riensberger Friedhof, Bremen

Name: Riensberger Friedhof
Address: Bremen, Germany

#82 among attractions in Bremen

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Facts and practical information

The Riensberg Cemetery in the Bremen district of Schwachhausen is a resting place designed as a park cemetery with a lake, several bridges, many artistically designed tombs, three larger mausoleums, a chapel built in the brick Gothic style and an old crematorium. The entire Riensberg Cemetery has been listed since 2011, the crematorium since 2000.

Coordinates: 53°5'46"N, 8°51'21"E

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Schwachhausen (Riensberg)Bremen Germany

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Day trips

Riensberger Friedhof – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Universum Science Center, Focke-Museum, Stadtwaldsee, Fallturm Bremen.

0.9 miNW
Interactive exhibits and science shows
Universum Science Center, Bremen
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bremen, Germany, the Universum Science Center stands as a beacon of learning and discovery. This modern museum, known for its distinctive fish-like architecture, has been igniting the curiosity of visitors since its opening in 2000.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Focke-Museum, Bremen
11 min walk • The Focke-Museum is Bremen's regional museum of history and arts, offering an insightful journey into the rich cultural tapestry of this historic Hanseatic city. Nestled in the tranquil Riensberg neighborhood, the museum is set amidst lush gardens, providing a serene...
1.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Stadtwaldsee, Bremen
39 min walk • The Stadtwaldsee is an excavation lake in Bremen, Germany. It is commonly known as the Unisee due to its proximity to Bremen University. At an elevation of 1 m, its surface area is 28.2 ha.
1 miN
Observation decks and towers, Tower
Fallturm Bremen, Bremen
26 min walk • Fallturm Bremen is a drop tower at the Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity at the University of Bremen in Bremen.
1.4 miSW
Church
Sankt Ansgarii, Bremen
37 min walk • St. Ansgarii Church was a medieval Brick Gothic church in Bremen. The 97-meter-high tower was the tallest landmark of the city for centuries. The church was the starting point of the Reformation in Bremen. The building was severely damaged during World War II and the ruin was demolished in the 1950s.
1 miNE
Windmill
Horner Mühle, Bremen
26 min walk • Horner Mühle may stand for: Horner Mühle, windmill in the district of Horn-Lehe, Bremen, Horner Mühle, residential site near the hamlet of Horn in the municipality of Göggingen in the Ostalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg...
0.6 miE
Church
Horner Kirche, Bremen
15 min walk • The Horner Church in Bremen-Horn-Lehe, district Horn, Horner Heerstraße No. 30, is the Protestant church to the Holy Cross of 1824. It has been a listed building since 1973.
0.8 miN
Universities and schools
University of Bremen, Bremen
21 min walk • The University of Bremen is a public university in Bremen, Germany, with approximately 23,500 people from 115 countries. It is one of 11 institutions which were successful in the category "Institutional Strategies" of the Excellence Initiative launched by the Federal Government and the Federal States in 2012.
1.2 miE
Monuments and statues
Wisent-Denkmal, Bremen
32 min walk • The bison monument in the Rhododendron Park in Bremen's Horn-Lehe district was erected there in 1940 and is included in the list of monuments and statues of the city of Bremen.
0.8 miN
Memorial
Simón Bolívar, Bremen
20 min walk • The bust of Simón-Bolívar is located in Bremen-Horn-Lehe. It was erected in 2012 on the grounds of the University of Bremen and is included in the list of monuments and statues of the city of Bremen.
1.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Haus Paula Becker, Bremen
41 min walk • Paula Modersohn-Becker was a German painter and one of the most important representatives of early expressionism. Her career was cut short when she died from postpartum embolism at the age of 31. She is recognized as the first known female painter to paint nude self-portraits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Riensberger Friedhof?

Nearby attractions include Focke-Museum, Bremen (11 min walk), Horner Kirche, Bremen (15 min walk), Simón Bolívar, Bremen (20 min walk), University of Bremen, Bremen (21 min walk).

How to get to Riensberger Friedhof by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riensberger Friedhof:

Tram

Riensberg • Lines: 6 (3 min walk)
Wätjenstraße • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)

Bus

Helmer • Lines: 21, 31, N3 (10 min walk)
Berufsbildungswerk • Lines: 21, 31, N3 (12 min walk)