Visiting hours
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| 1 February–31 March | 07:15–19:00 |
| 1 April–31 August | 07:00–20:00 |
| 1 September–2 November | 07:00–18:00 |
| 3 November–31 January | 08:00–17:00. |
Apply this timing information specifically to a visit to Gonsenheim Forest Cemetery at Kirchstraße 109, 55124 Mainz. If a closing time is given, choose an arrival that leaves enough time for the walk from the relevant entrance to the destination and back again. If no general daily schedule is given, ask the responsible office before setting out.
Build a realistic time plan
For Gonsenheim Forest Cemetery, separate the visiting hours above from the administration hours: access to the grounds does not itself mean that an office appointment is available. Before a grave search, assemble the person’s name and dates plus any known section, row and grave number. Then match the intended entrance with the address and directions page.
The cemetery map offers 6 named orientation points for Gonsenheim Forest Cemetery. Use them to estimate where the destination sits relative to the entrance, and contact Wirtschaftsbetrieb Mainz – cemetery administration if the visit depends on access at a particular time or on reaching a specific section.
Administration hours and contact
| Day | Service hours |
|---|---|
| Contact and appointments | Arrange an in-person appointment with the administration in advance. |
Wirtschaftsbetrieb Mainz – cemetery administration is responsible for Gonsenheim Forest Cemetery. Available direct contact: 0162 2889454.