Peacefully nestled in Munich’s Aubing-Lochhausen-Langwied district Friedhof Aubing offers a tranquil escape from the city’s bustle. This well-maintained cemetery blends tradition with modernity. It serves as a significant place for remembrance and rest. It’s a central location for burials in Munich. Various burial options are available including earth burials urn burials and natural burials.
Friedhof Aubing opened in 1911. It was established by the then independent municipality of Aubing as a municipal cemetery. Aubing including the cemetery became part of Munich in 1942. This was against the wishes of Aubing’s residents. It happened because of a decree from the state government.
Today Friedhof Aubing is a fully integrated neighborhood cemetery. Many historical graves and monuments are located here. A modern chapel contrasts with the traditional cemetery landscape. It’s centrally located and can be used for memorial services and other events. The cemetery has been expanded and developed over the years. It’s one of Munich’s smaller cemeteries. It has approximately 3400 gravesites. It covers about 4.5 hectares.
Several well-known Munich citizens are buried at Friedhof Aubing. These include Toni Beck a farmer and politician who died in 2003. Heinrich David a legal scholar who died in 1989 is also buried here. Actor Rolf Boysen who passed away in 2014 rests here. Architect Jakob Lille who died in 1969 has a gravesite here. Finally Alexander Rohmann a physician and histologist who died in 1982 is buried at Friedhof Aubing.
The main entrance to Friedhof Aubing is on the west side. The chapel is in the center. Its secluded location provides a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Public transport connections are excellent. The Neuaubing West bus stop is nearby. Aubing S-Bahn station is also within walking distance. Large park areas along Aubinger Allee offer visitors additional space.
Grave rights in Munich are centrally managed. The relevant office is the Städtische Bestattungen München Palais Lerchenfeld Damenstiftstraße 8 80331 Munich. Their phone number is 089 2319901.
Friedhof Aubing’s opening hours vary seasonally. From November to February it’s open from 8 am to 5 pm. In March it’s open until 6 pm. April to August it stays open until 8 pm. September to October the closing time is 7 pm.