Pfarrfriedhof Kahlenbergerdorf

High on a hill overlooking Vienna, the Pfarrfriedhof Kahlenbergerdorf whispers stories of lives lived. This isn’t just a cemetery. It’s a tapestry woven with the threads of Kahlenbergerdorf’s history. The Pfarrfriedhof Kahlenbergerdorf was consecrated in 1878. It began its vigil on a hill west of the village. Later, in 1974 and 1981, the grounds expanded, embracing more souls within its walls. Two angel figures, sculpted by Professor Rudolf Friedl, stand guard before the mortuary chapel. They were installed in late October 1984. This same artist created the metal eagle sculpture at the underpass connecting Kahlenbergerdorf to Kuchelauer Hafen in 1967. Even the seemingly mundane details of the Pfarrfriedhof Kahlenbergerdorf hold historical significance. A plaque commemorates the connection of the chapel to the public electricity grid on July 1, 2001, just in time for the Bishop’s visitation. Another plaque honors Maria Sturm, a pastoral caregiver in Kahlenbergerdorf from 1901 to 1980. Her dedication to the community is remembered here. Near the chapel, a memorial stone stands for the Danube Swabians. It bears the inscription “Gedenket der Donauschwaben” (Remember the Danube Swabians). Their story began with the Battle of Kahlenberg in 1683. Every year since 1983, they make a pilgrimage to the Kahlenberg. The Pfarrfriedhof Kahlenbergerdorf holds the remains of notable figures. Actress Marisa Mell, born Marlies Theres Moitzi, rests here. So does entrepreneur Heinz Werner Schimanko, whose name graces a nearby street. Professor Johann Georg, Reichsgraf von Herberstein, and members of the noble Apponyi von Nagy Appony family also found their final resting place within these grounds. Wilhelmine, Zenaide, Alfred, and Rudolf Apponyi’s names are etched into the family grave, marking their place in history. The Pfarrfriedhof Kahlenbergerdorf offers a glimpse into the past. It connects us to the individuals who shaped the community. It is a tranquil place where history and remembrance intertwine.