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Lauheide Forest Cemetery
Lauheide Forest Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Established
- Official opening in October 1942
- District
- Westbevern-Verth, within Telgte
- Mapped places
- 13 precisely located
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 municipal forest cemetery beside the Ems, within Telgte. Woodland paths, the former Ems channel called Schlenke and international war-grave sections shape the grounds.
Münster purchased the land from Telgte in 1929. The city dates the official opening to October 1942. Older burial mounds in the northern part show that the area had already been used for burial in prehistoric times.
Key details
Lauheide Forest Cemetery is in Westbevern-Verth, within Telgte. The visitor address is Lauheide 5, 48291 Telgte. No area figure is included for Lauheide Forest Cemetery.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Lauheide Forest Cemetery: Daily throughout the year from sunrise to sunset.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The map shows 3 precisely mapped entrances. The visitor address is Lauheide 5, 48291 Telgte.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 13 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Lauheide Forest Cemetery, including Gerhard Domagk.
Travel snapshot
The map includes the Waldfriedhof Lauheide bus stop. Use Lauheide 5, 48291 Telgte for the journey: Münster manages the cemetery, but the grounds are within Telgte. Check the current timetable before travelling.
The map includes 3 nearby parking areas. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
If any part of the visit to Lauheide Forest Cemetery 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
Waldfriedhof Lauheide in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Waldfriedhof Lauheide.
Funeral hall at Lauheide Forest Cemetery
The Schlenke at Lauheide Forest Cemetery
Polish war-grave section at Lauheide
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Lauheide 5, 48291 Telgte. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Lauheide Forest Cemetery open?
Daily throughout the year from sunrise to sunset. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
The City of Münster’s 2019 layout plan shows the numbered cemetery areas, paths, halls, office, toilets and parking at Lauheide Forest Cemetery. Use it for orientation and obtain the precise grave reference from the office. The 2019 plan does not describe subsequent changes. Official 2019 layout plan (JPG)
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Lauheide Forest Cemetery, 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 city lists sixteen grave forms, including coffin and urn graves, tree urn graves, landscape graves, columbaria, an ash-scattering field and a Muslim field. Not every municipal grave type is available at every district cemetery. The administration provides current availability and fees for Lauheide Forest Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Lauheide Forest Cemetery: The map includes the Waldfriedhof Lauheide bus stop. Use Lauheide 5, 48291 Telgte for the journey: Münster manages the cemetery, but the grounds are within Telgte. Check the current timetable before travelling.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Lauheide Forest Cemetery: The map includes 3 nearby parking areas. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Lauheide Forest Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Münster – Cemetery Office at Lauheide Forest Cemetery is responsible for Lauheide Forest Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.