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Perlacher Forst Cemetery
Perlacher Forst Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- about 28.15 hectares
- Established
- 1931
- Funeral hall
- 35 metres high
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn moreCharacter and history
Mature trees and hedges structure the cemetery on Stadelheimer Straße. The twelve-sided funeral hall of pale tuff is 35 metres high. Graves of the Scholl siblings and other White Rose memorial places shape a historical visit.
The cemetery was built in 1931 to plans by Hermann Leitenstorfer. The original ambition of 100,000 graves explains the monumental funeral hall; the city now lists around 21,600 plots on 28.15 hectares. Memorial groves and the graves of White Rose members commemorate victims of National Socialism.
Key details
Perlacher Forst Cemetery is in München. The visitor address is Stadelheimer Straße 24, 81549 München. Its area is approximately 28.15 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Perlacher Forst Cemetery: Current gate hours are not given here; follow entrance notices.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: For a first visit use Stadelheimer Straße 24. Choose other mapped entrances on the cemetery map according to your destination.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 68 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Perlacher Forst Cemetery, including Sophie Scholl and Franz Beckenbauer.
Travel snapshot
The mapped Schwanseestraße stop is north of the cemetery by the Stadelheimer Straße area. Select this destination in Munich’s journey planner and allow for the walk to your required entrance.
Check local parking signs at your chosen entrance; parking does not permit driving on cemetery paths.
If any part of the visit to Perlacher Forst Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Friedhof am Perlacher Forst in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Friedhof am Perlacher Forst.
Funeral hall, tower and arcades seen from the north
Perlacher Forst Cemetery
Shared grave of Hans and Sophie Scholl and Christoph Probst
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Stadelheimer Straße 24, 81549 München. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Perlacher Forst Cemetery open?
Current gate hours are not given here; follow entrance notices. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
Yes. The Official cemetery layout plan (PDF, July 2016) shows sections, paths and key facilities. Keep the section, row and grave number for an individual grave as well.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Perlacher Forst Cemetery, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
Coffin graves, earth urn graves and urn niches; also hedge and landscaped plots and urn graves with border planting. The resting period is ten years. Specially designed areas may have different plot charges. The administration provides current availability and fees for Perlacher Forst Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Perlacher Forst Cemetery: The mapped Schwanseestraße stop is north of the cemetery by the Stadelheimer Straße area. Select this destination in Munich’s journey planner and allow for the walk to your required entrance.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Perlacher Forst Cemetery: Check local parking signs at your chosen entrance; parking does not permit driving on cemetery paths.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Perlacher Forst Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Munich Municipal Cemeteries – Perlacher Forst Cemetery is responsible for Perlacher Forst Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.