Still many visitors at Jan Fedder's grave - Jan Fedder’s grave remains a pilgrimage for devoted fans six years on
Six years after his death, Jan Fedder’s grave in Hamburg still draws devoted fans. The actor, best known for his role in Großstadtrevier, was buried at Ohlsdorf Cemetery—a vast 389-hectare site with over 202,000 graves. His resting place remains one of the most visited, often with someone paying their respects.
Fedder died in late 2019 at the age of 64. Since then, his grave has become a pilgrimage site for those who admired his work. Visitors leave small notes, photos, and candles, though flowers are now less common than in earlier years. A heart-shaped flowerbed, filled with seasonal blooms, marks the centre of his gravesite.
Letters still arrive regularly, with the mailbox emptied roughly every four weeks. Fans share personal stories, poems, and photographs, expressing their fondness for the actor. The number of visitors grows around his birthday and the anniversary of his death. Fedder’s grave sits among other well-known figures at Ohlsdorf, including former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, his wife Loki, and football legend Uwe Seeler. Despite the passage of time, the site remains a place of quiet reflection for those who remember him.
The steady stream of tributes shows Fedder’s lasting impact on fans. His grave, with its heart-shaped flowerbed and handwritten letters, continues to be a focal point in one of the world’s largest cemeteries. The actor’s legacy lives on through the personal connections visitors leave behind.
