Vienna Central Cemetery
Vienna, Austria
Gate 2, Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234, 1110 Vienna, Austria
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Use the main entrance at Gate 2, Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234. Beethoven’s grave is Group 32A, no. 29; the cemetery is large, so use the operator’s maps or information point. The cemetery operator posts seasonal grounds hours; side gates may open later or close earlier than the main entrance.
Cemetery hours are 7 a.m.–6 p.m. October 1–November 2 and in March; 8 a.m.–5 p.m. November 3–February; and 7 a.m.–7 p.m. April–September. May–August Thursdays extend to 8 p.m. Side gates may open later or close earlier.
Around 1 November (All Saints’ Day), when the operator reports increased visitation.
May–June or September for a comfortable outdoor visit; avoid 1 November if seeking a quiet visit.
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About Vienna Central Cemetery
Ludwig van Beethoven’s grave of honor is in Group 32A, grave 29, at Vienna Central Cemetery.
Friedhöfe Wien operates the active cemetery and maintains its historic graves, landscape and visitor facilities.
History happened here at Vienna Central Cemetery
Vienna Central Cemetery began burials in 1874 and grew into a large interdenominational cemetery and landscape of memorial graves.
Beethoven was first buried at Währing after his death in 1827. His remains were transferred to the Central Cemetery in 1888; the present gravestone echoes the earlier marker.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
EXTERNAL LINKS
Friedhöfe Wien, history, address and seasonal hours: https://www2.friedhoefewien.at/web/friedhofe-wien/zentralfriedhof
Friedhöfe Wien, historic-graves location list: https://www.friedhoefewien.at/media/download/2020/Wiener%20Zentral_371211.pdf
Beethoven-Haus Bonn, Beethoven burial places: https://www.beethoven.de/de/archive/list/node/6518237210607616/Gr%C3%A4ber
Map coordinates: https://mapcarta.com/N2250845308