Three Autumn Guided Walks at Szczecin's Central Cemetery

Autumn is a season of remembrance and reflection, and one of Szczecin's most remarkable historic landmarks offers a special opportunity to explore the city's past. Between 31 October and 8 November 2026, three guided walks will take place at the Central Cemetery in Szczecin – two in Polish and one in German.

At this time, there is another important reason to discover the cemetery. Szczecin's Central Cemetery has been recognised as a Polish Monument of History (Pomnik Historii). The presidential regulation granting this prestigious designation was published on 14 October 2026. It is the first historic site in Szczecin to receive this distinction, one of Poland's highest forms of recognition for cultural heritage.

Opened on 6 December 1901 and originally designed by architect Wilhelm Meyer-Schwartau, the Central Cemetery is Poland's largest cemetery and one of the largest in Europe. Its monumental main gate, historic chapel, remarkable funerary sculptures and extensive tree-lined avenues make it an extraordinary example of landscape architecture. In autumn, the grounds resemble a peaceful historic park.

Three Guided Walks Through History and Nature

31 October (Saturday) – Szczecin Central Cemetery: An Extraordinary Walk Through History and Nature

This German-language tour, led by Katarzyna Jackowska, explores the cemetery's history, architecture and landscape design. Participants will discover the connections between this extraordinary burial ground and Szczecin's fascinating past.

The tour starts at 2:00 PM and costs PLN 60 per person.

2 November (Monday) – All Souls' Day at the Central Cemetery: An Evening Guided Walk in Polish

Guide Dawid Gajkowski will lead an atmospheric evening walk through the cemetery after dark. Participants will explore the historic avenues while listening to the guide through provided headphones. Everyone is asked to bring their own flashlight.

The walk begins at 5:00 PM, with tickets priced at PLN 40 per person.

8 November (Sunday) – Central Cemetery: Autumn Garden of Reflection – in Polish

This approximately three-hour tour, guided by Joanna Olszowska, focuses on the oldest sections of the cemetery. Visitors will discover historic gravestones and sculptures, the Lapidarium in the former Urn Grove, and the impressive main chapel, while learning about the cemetery's origins and its architects.

The tour begins at 11:00 AM and costs PLN 40 per person.

Meeting Point and Tickets

All three guided walks begin at the main gate of Szczecin Central Cemetery, 125A Ku Słońcu Street.

Tickets for Polish-language guided walks: here

Tickets for the German-language guided walk: here

Whether you're visiting Szczecin for a weekend or rediscovering your own city, these autumn walks offer a fascinating perspective on its heritage. The cemetery's new Monument of History designation makes this an especially meaningful time to explore one of Szczecin's most distinctive landmarks.