Hamburg · Hamburg

Friedhof Ohlsdorf

Fuhlsbüttler Straße 756, 22337 Hamburg (Ohlsdorf)

since 1941Facing MeccaBurial without a coffinWashing room

Information without guarantee, researched on 09/02/2026 · Source

Phone: +49 40 593 88-0
Email: kundenberatung@friedhof-hamburg.de
Website: friedhof-hamburg.de
Office hours: Mon–Thu: 9:00–16:00
Friday: 9:00–15:00
Operated by: Hamburger Friedhöfe AöR
Directions: Google Maps

Ohlsdorf is the largest park cemetery in the world and has had an Islamic burial section since 1941. All graves face Mecca, the ritual washing is possible and the funeral prayer takes place outdoors.

One deceased person is buried per grave; burial without a coffin is possible.

Islamic burial section

Facing Mecca: yes
Burial without a coffin: yes
Washing room: yes
Rest period: 25 years
Capacity: Altes Feld bei Kapelle 2 belegt, Hauptfeld an der Sorbusallee bei Kapelle 13

Fees

Coffin grave in the Islamic section, 25 years1.850 €
Information without guarantee, researched on 09/02/2026 · Source