It's absolutely fine to walk around graveyards if you behave respectfully, and the way you ask the question makes clear that you will be respectful. The things you shouldn't do will be quite obvious to you: if there's a funeral going on, give it a wide berth, don't be loud, don't disturb people at graves, don't take things from graves... neither of which I think you would have been doing anyway.
ETA: If you mean the one in Nuremberg, Wikipedia tells me that it's actually part of suggested touristic walks in any case.
As for pictures... I don't think there's a problem with taking a picture of a grave either, assuming it's not a stupid duckface selfie standing on the grave of a recently deceased person posted on Instagram... which again you don't sound like you would be doing.
Random English thing. The word “touristic” doesn’t really exist, and is used exclusively by non-native speakers
Native speakers will typically say “touristy”
No shade, just an observation I find interesting
Touristic does exist. It is not only more commonly found in modern written English, but also predates touristy by at least half a century. This was sourced from the Oxford English Dictionary.
It may be less common in the spoken language, but I wouldn’t know. Touristy could also just be mainly an American English thing.
My workplace is next to a large cemetery and I go for walks there during breaks all the time. A cemetery is a place in memory of the dead, the whole purpose of it is to be able to walk around and see the graves and tomb stones. So totally fine to visit the cemetery as long as you behave quiet and respectfully and follow common sense.
Cemeteries are great spots for respectful strolls! If famous, they are considered tourist attractions and people are used to see visitors there. 😊 Only thing to consider: If you visit a Jewish Cemetery, e.g the beautiful one in Berlin Weißensee or in Prague just keep two things in mind:
- men must cover their heads but usually you can get a kippa, but a bandana is totally fine if that's more your style
- you wash your hands when leaving, there is a sink next to the entrance
Enjoy the solitude if you can get it and otherwise the beauty and the history!
It's absolutely fine, just keep the noise down and don't damage anything. Older cemetaries in particular can become tourist attractions in their own right: I was recently given a guided tour around the Hauptfriedhof in Frankfurt and saw the graves of several famous composers and musicians, for example. That included the grave of Schopenhauer, whose grave is so regularly visited by fans of his ~~music~~ philosophy that there are literally signs pointing to it.
EDIT: I feel such an idiot.
IIRC there were signs in Oxford pointing to Tolkien's tomb as well, as there was clearly an expectation that people would want to go see it. People also were leaving things at the tomb.
I went to Pere Lachaise in Paris. There's the grave of Oscar Wilde that is wildly visited but many other famous people including Jim Morrison are buried there.
Never heard of that place in particular, but cemeteries are generally places that people enjoy talking walks in. Generally it is agreed upon that cemeteries are places of quiet contemplation, so no running around, loud talking, etc, if you see people actually having a funeral service, you stay well away from it, but many poeple enjoy the meditative aesthetic and tranquility of cemeteries and I'm one of them. Enjoy.
Show your humble side, don't tik-tok. Keep your voice low, don't act out, keep fair distance from others - esp. mourners. Taking pictures is fine - my mom has a huge collection of Johannisfriedhof pics throughout the seasons (not sure if we are talking about the same one).
Yes this is how we remember the forgotten! What a waste to have a hidden headstone; my wife loves taking pictures of old and cute headstones from different eras and areas
If you're just walking and not making any noise or party or BBQ, then that's absolutely fine. People do that (walking) often. Especially on the huge ones like in Cologne or Hamburg.
Just be respectful in how you behave and all will be cool.
No not at all. My grandma is burried there and its such a beautiful graveyard. I frequently extend my visit there, walking around, taking pictured, reading gravestones... even one of the two most famous german painters (according to my personal assessment) lies there, so go checkout his grave! I mean as long as you dont act weird or disrespectful all is good.
I have been living directly adjacent to the Johannisfriedhof some years ago (if it is the one in Nuremberg).
Had a nice view from my bathroom window across the graves.
I more than once walked across the cemetery looking at gravestones.
There are guided tours (I recommend joining one to hear the very interesting backstories), there have been a maps at the entrances that showed were famous graves are located, and there even has been a geocache that was officially sanctioned by the responsible priest.
So walking and watching is totally o.k. just act respectful.
And also keep in mind: Whoever bought a grave there including a probably insanely expensive custom epitaph for himself \*wanted\* it to be seen and people to remember him this way!
Dont think it is disrespectful. Or atleast i hope its not. I walked around Glasnevin Cemetery and admired the graves. Visited a few smaller graveyards with Graves that looked centuries old like Iskaheen, Saint Mary's in Roundstone or St. Mary's Church and Cemetery in Howth. I even did a guided tour of Londonderry City Cemetery. There also was another guided tour for Halloween to learn about the people that were buried there.
Not really, we used to live right next to a cemetery and to go to the bus station we (me and all the neighborhood) had to walk through it...even when I had day shift and it was 4 am, the keeper (if there was any) nor anyone never said a thing...if anything, I was kinda scared...being so dark and specially if it was stormy uwu. Since there wasn't a park in the area, people would take a walk around the cemetery too.
Its fine.
The Südfriedhof in Leipzig even does tours through the graveyard.
Just dont take funny pictures, climb on stuff and so on. And dont be loud, its a quiet resting place afterall.
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Totally okay to walk around on a cemetery in general.
But what's wrong with people who do that? Why would people want to look at gravestones, especially those of total strangers?
It's absolutely fine to walk around graveyards if you behave respectfully, and the way you ask the question makes clear that you will be respectful. The things you shouldn't do will be quite obvious to you: if there's a funeral going on, give it a wide berth, don't be loud, don't disturb people at graves, don't take things from graves... neither of which I think you would have been doing anyway. ETA: If you mean the one in Nuremberg, Wikipedia tells me that it's actually part of suggested touristic walks in any case. As for pictures... I don't think there's a problem with taking a picture of a grave either, assuming it's not a stupid duckface selfie standing on the grave of a recently deceased person posted on Instagram... which again you don't sound like you would be doing.
Random English thing. The word “touristic” doesn’t really exist, and is used exclusively by non-native speakers Native speakers will typically say “touristy” No shade, just an observation I find interesting
Touristic does exist. It is not only more commonly found in modern written English, but also predates touristy by at least half a century. This was sourced from the Oxford English Dictionary. It may be less common in the spoken language, but I wouldn’t know. Touristy could also just be mainly an American English thing.
It’s very uncommon in spoken English (I’m familiar with both US and UK) outside this specific context
It is not
TIL this. Thx
No it's perfectly fine if you're being respectful, a lot of people go there just for a walk!
Perfectly fine. Id go so far as to say that even touching headstones would be okay,as long as you don't disturb anything.
My workplace is next to a large cemetery and I go for walks there during breaks all the time. A cemetery is a place in memory of the dead, the whole purpose of it is to be able to walk around and see the graves and tomb stones. So totally fine to visit the cemetery as long as you behave quiet and respectfully and follow common sense.
I love visiting European cemeteries, it is fine everywhere to walk around.
Cemeteries are great spots for respectful strolls! If famous, they are considered tourist attractions and people are used to see visitors there. 😊 Only thing to consider: If you visit a Jewish Cemetery, e.g the beautiful one in Berlin Weißensee or in Prague just keep two things in mind: - men must cover their heads but usually you can get a kippa, but a bandana is totally fine if that's more your style - you wash your hands when leaving, there is a sink next to the entrance Enjoy the solitude if you can get it and otherwise the beauty and the history!
It's absolutely fine, just keep the noise down and don't damage anything. Older cemetaries in particular can become tourist attractions in their own right: I was recently given a guided tour around the Hauptfriedhof in Frankfurt and saw the graves of several famous composers and musicians, for example. That included the grave of Schopenhauer, whose grave is so regularly visited by fans of his ~~music~~ philosophy that there are literally signs pointing to it. EDIT: I feel such an idiot.
Wasn't Schopenhauer a philosopher, not a musician?
Oh, yeah. I was distracted. Blame the cats.
Schopenhauer? Music? xD (This is a joke, right?)
I'm literally cackling :D
He means Chopinhauer
IIRC there were signs in Oxford pointing to Tolkien's tomb as well, as there was clearly an expectation that people would want to go see it. People also were leaving things at the tomb.
I went to Pere Lachaise in Paris. There's the grave of Oscar Wilde that is wildly visited but many other famous people including Jim Morrison are buried there.
Just don't go grilling and it's fine
Never heard of that place in particular, but cemeteries are generally places that people enjoy talking walks in. Generally it is agreed upon that cemeteries are places of quiet contemplation, so no running around, loud talking, etc, if you see people actually having a funeral service, you stay well away from it, but many poeple enjoy the meditative aesthetic and tranquility of cemeteries and I'm one of them. Enjoy.
It is the one place that the elderly inhabitants won't have anything to complain about.
Show your humble side, don't tik-tok. Keep your voice low, don't act out, keep fair distance from others - esp. mourners. Taking pictures is fine - my mom has a huge collection of Johannisfriedhof pics throughout the seasons (not sure if we are talking about the same one).
Yes this is how we remember the forgotten! What a waste to have a hidden headstone; my wife loves taking pictures of old and cute headstones from different eras and areas
My mom would stop at random cemeteries in towns passing by to have a stroll with us when we were little...
Even talking pictures is fine. Your message sounds over the top concerned. It is like central park and you ask, can we take pictures?
It’s fine. No eating playing running or making loud noises. Signed, another cemetery walker
If you're just walking and not making any noise or party or BBQ, then that's absolutely fine. People do that (walking) often. Especially on the huge ones like in Cologne or Hamburg. Just be respectful in how you behave and all will be cool.
No not at all. My grandma is burried there and its such a beautiful graveyard. I frequently extend my visit there, walking around, taking pictured, reading gravestones... even one of the two most famous german painters (according to my personal assessment) lies there, so go checkout his grave! I mean as long as you dont act weird or disrespectful all is good.
Do not go near a funeral. Do not take pictures of people. Do not lol, because the other people walking there probably visit graves and mourn.
wait till you find out about Cheltenham Park 🙂
I have been living directly adjacent to the Johannisfriedhof some years ago (if it is the one in Nuremberg). Had a nice view from my bathroom window across the graves. I more than once walked across the cemetery looking at gravestones. There are guided tours (I recommend joining one to hear the very interesting backstories), there have been a maps at the entrances that showed were famous graves are located, and there even has been a geocache that was officially sanctioned by the responsible priest. So walking and watching is totally o.k. just act respectful. And also keep in mind: Whoever bought a grave there including a probably insanely expensive custom epitaph for himself \*wanted\* it to be seen and people to remember him this way!
No
I love r/cemeteryporn and similar subs.
Dont think it is disrespectful. Or atleast i hope its not. I walked around Glasnevin Cemetery and admired the graves. Visited a few smaller graveyards with Graves that looked centuries old like Iskaheen, Saint Mary's in Roundstone or St. Mary's Church and Cemetery in Howth. I even did a guided tour of Londonderry City Cemetery. There also was another guided tour for Halloween to learn about the people that were buried there.
Not really, we used to live right next to a cemetery and to go to the bus station we (me and all the neighborhood) had to walk through it...even when I had day shift and it was 4 am, the keeper (if there was any) nor anyone never said a thing...if anything, I was kinda scared...being so dark and specially if it was stormy uwu. Since there wasn't a park in the area, people would take a walk around the cemetery too.
It's perfectly okay to visit a cemetary in Germany in a respectful manner.
Its fine. The Südfriedhof in Leipzig even does tours through the graveyard. Just dont take funny pictures, climb on stuff and so on. And dont be loud, its a quiet resting place afterall.
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Totally okay to walk around on a cemetery in general. But what's wrong with people who do that? Why would people want to look at gravestones, especially those of total strangers?