--- title: "Alter Friedhof / Idstedt-Löwe" url: "https://www.bbb-tourguide.eu/en/pois/alter-friedhof-/-idstedt-loewe" description: "Idstedt Löwe and Alter Friedhof Flensburg – History and RemembranceThe Old Cemetery in Flensburg is a special place of German-Danish history. The historical site was established in 1813 as Flensburg's first municipal cemetery. Amidst old trees, ornate gravestones, and soldier's graves, it reminds us of the turbulent times of the city and the border region.At the center stands the Idstedt Löwe. This monumental memorial was erected in 1862 in memory of the Battle of Idstedt in 1850. After a series of changing decades, the lion returned in 2011 from Copenhagen to its original location. Today, it is no longer seen merely as a symbol of the past oppositions but also as a symbol of German-Danish friendship, reconciliation, and shared remembrance.The Old Cemetery is located between Stuhrsallee and Reepschlägerbahn and, together with the Museumsberg and the Christiansenpark, forms a significant historical garden monument. Visitors discover here a quiet, impressive side of Flensburg's history and culture.Opening Hours: The Flensburg cemeteries currently do not specify general visitor hours for the Old Cemetery. Accessibility: The access points and paths have been improved as part of the redesign, reducing barriers. There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance at the area of the Idstedt Lion; however, the historical site is not completely barrier-free everywhere." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3849690/ed61557da115a437a12cbddbb2d2ef7fb879c4772187e4b5c034e705c28c0e19/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > your tourguide > Special > Destination.Data Details > pois" --- ShareBookmark Bookmark Alter Friedhof / Idstedt-Löwe ============================= - Other art & culture - Other sightseeing - Monument Idstedt Löwe and Alter Friedhof Flensburg – History and Remembrance The Old Cemetery in Flensburg is a special place of German-Danish history. The historical site was established in 1813 as Flensburg's first municipal cemetery. Amidst old trees, ornate gravestones, and soldier's graves, it reminds us of the turbulent times of the city and the border region. At the center stands the Idstedt Löwe. This monumental memorial was erected in 1862 in memory of the Battle of Idstedt in 1850. After a series of changing decades, the lion returned in 2011 from Copenhagen to its original location. Today, it is no longer seen merely as a symbol of the past oppositions but also as a symbol of German-Danish friendship, reconciliation, and shared remembrance. The Old Cemetery is located between Stuhrsallee and Reepschlägerbahn and, together with the Museumsberg and the Christiansenpark, forms a significant historical garden monument. Visitors discover here a quiet, impressive side of Flensburg's history and culture. Opening Hours: The Flensburg cemeteries currently do not specify general visitor hours for the Old Cemetery. Accessibility: The access points and paths have been improved as part of the redesign, reducing barriers. There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance at the area of the Idstedt Lion; however, the historical site is not completely barrier-free everywhere. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Opening Hours The Old Cemetery Flensburg is open continuously and can generally be visited at any time. The city of Flensburg points out that temporary restrictions may be possible. Read more Author Tourismus Agentur Flensburger Förde GmbH Organization Tourismus Agentur Flensburger Förde GmbH License (master data) Tourismus Agentur Flensburger Förde GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Other art & culture - Other market - Other guided tours - Place of interest - Other sightseeing - Guidance - Other sightseeing - Tours 4.97 km - City walk Contact Am alten Friedhof 24937 Flensburg