Cemetery #23543
Sihlfeld Cemetery
Local name: Friedhof Sihlfeld
Also known as Sihlfeld, Friedhof
0
documented records
≈ 5.2k–10k
approx. capacity (graves)
0.258 km²
cemetery area
Oct 18, 2026
last modified
About this cemetery
Sihlfeld Cemetery lies in Zürich's Wiedikon quarter and was originally planned as a central cemetery. It opened in 1877 and is entered through a classical-style portal. It is Zürich's largest burial ground and also its largest continuous green space.
Cemetery location
GPS coordinates: 47.374901° N, 8.508100° E Directions in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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The closest other burial grounds listed on EveryStone.
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How big is Sihlfeld Cemetery?
Sihlfeld Cemetery covers about 25.8 hectares (258,000 m²), about the same size as Staglieno Cemetery in Genoa. It is the largest of the 165 cemeteries we list in Zürich.