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Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg
Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 9 ha
- Established
- 1909
- District
- Galgenberg, Regensburg
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn moreCharacter and history
A walled cemetery with a geometric path network, lime avenues and Heinrich Hauberrisser’s funeral hall.
The Catholic Cemetery of the Upper City was laid out in 1909. Heinrich Hauberrisser designed the funeral hall in Romanesque-inspired forms, with a domed central space, side pavilions and a columned porch. The northeast gateway is in Art Nouveau style. The architect was himself buried in the cemetery.
Key details
Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg is in Galgenberg, Regensburg. The visitor address is Bischof-Konrad-Straße 11, 93051 Regensburg. Its area is approximately 9 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg: Mapped gate hours: January–February 08:00–17:00; March 08:00–18:00; April and September 07:00–19:00; May–August 07:00–20:00; October 07:00–18:00; November–December 08:00–17:00. Follow the notices at the gate.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The monumental entrance is on Bischof-Konrad-Straße. The map shows the individually recorded gates.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 10 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg, including Heinrich Hauberrisser.
Travel snapshot
Oberer Katholischer Friedhof and Bischof-Konrad-Straße stops are beside the cemetery. Compare the individual stops and current timetable to arrive on the intended side of the road.
No information on a dedicated public visitor car park is provided here. Arrange any necessary vehicle access or assistance on 0941 90572 beforehand.
If any part of the visit to Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Oberer Katholischer Friedhof Regensburg in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Oberer Katholischer Friedhof Regensburg.
Funeral hall of the Upper Catholic Cemetery
View of the Upper Catholic Cemetery
Family grave of Heinrich and Eleonore Hauberrisser
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Bischof-Konrad-Straße 11, 93051 Regensburg. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg open?
Mapped gate hours: January–February 08:00–17:00; March 08:00–18:00; April and September 07:00–19:00; May–August 07:00–20:00; October 07:00–18:00; November–December 08:00–17:00. Follow the notices at the gate. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg is not currently available here. The interactive map shows mapped landmarks and does not replace an official grave register.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
The cemetery includes urn-wall niches; the administration identifies the urn wall in section 32. Ask the local office about available coffin and urn plots, terms and maintenance rules. The administration provides current availability and fees for Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg: Oberer Katholischer Friedhof and Bischof-Konrad-Straße stops are beside the cemetery. Compare the individual stops and current timetable to arrive on the intended side of the road.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg: No information on a dedicated public visitor car park is provided here. Arrange any necessary vehicle access or assistance on 0941 90572 beforehand.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Catholic Cemetery of the Upper City – cemetery administrator Markus Fischer is responsible for Upper Catholic Cemetery Regensburg. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.