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WDEC 2025 at Berlin's cemeteries

Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof in Berlin
Explore the program of events taking place at various cemeteries in Berlin during the Week of Discovering European Cemeteries 2025 and later on.

23-24 May 2025

Be the first bird - Bird listening at St. Elisabeth II

  • About the event: A nature education program for families, including an overnight stay.
  • Schedule: Friday, 23 May at 17:00 to Saturday, 24 May at 08:00
  • Location: Cemetery Chapel of St. Elisabeth II
  • Organizer: Evangelical Cemetery Association of Berlin City Center
  • More information: https://evfbs.de/

23 May 2025

JAMES TURRELL - Light Art Presentation

  • About the event: An art exhibition accompanied by an introductory lecture in German and English, held from Friday to Sunday at sunset (start times vary).
  • Schedule: Friday, 23 May at 20:45
  • Location: Dorotheenstädt Cemetery I
  • Organizer: Evangelical Cemetery Association of Berlin City Center
  • More information: https://evfbs.de/

24 May 2025

For all eternity - A tour of the Dorotheenstädt Cemetery

  • About the event: A guided tour exploring the history and significance of one of Berlin’s most renowned cemeteries.
  • Schedule: Saturday, 24 May from 11:00 to 13:00
  • Location: Dorotheenstädt Cemetery I
  • Organizer: Evangelical Cemetery Association of Berlin City Center
  • More information: https://evfbs.de/

30-31 May 2025

Be the first bird - Bird listening at St. Elisabeth II

  • About the event: A nature education program for families, including an overnight stay.
  • Schedule: Friday, 30 May at 17:00 to Saturday, 31 May at 08:00 
  • Location: Cemetery Chapel of St. Elisabeth II
  • Organizer: Evangelical Cemetery Association of Berlin City Center
  • More information: https://evfbs.de/

31 May 2025

JAMES TURRELL - Light Art Presentation

  • About the event: An art exhibition accompanied by an introductory lecture in German and English, held from Friday to Sunday at sunset (start times vary).
  • Schedule: Saturday, 31 May at 20:45
  • Location: Dorotheenstädt Cemetery I
  • Organizer: Evangelical Cemetery Association of Berlin City Center
  • More information: https://evfbs.de/

1 June 2025

Guided tour of the Dorotheenstädt Cemetery

  • About the event: Discover the stories and resting places of notable figures on a guided tour through this historic cemetery.
  • Schedule: Sunday, 1 June at 15:00
  • Location: Dorotheenstädt Cemetery I
  • Organizer: Evangelical Cemetery Association of Berlin City Center
  • More information: https://evfbs.de/

More to come

Additional events are published on the website of the Evangelical Cemetery Association of Berlin City Center: https://evfbs.de.