Glockentürme often mark churches but here at Friedhof Pasing it marks a cemetery. This is no ordinary burial ground. It is a green oasis. Let’s explore its history.
Friedhof Pasing opened in 1903. Pasing was then a separate city. It was the fifth-largest city in Upper Bavaria. Munich annexed Pasing in 1938. Since then, Munich has managed the cemetery.
In 2006, Friedhof Pasing received a makeover. The city of Munich awarded it the Facade Prize for the renovation. The central bell tower on the mourning hall is striking. It resembles a church tower.
The Friedhof Pasing is very green. Old trees and hedges dot the landscape. Old cemetery walls structure the area. Friedhof Pasing covers 7.4 hectares. It holds about 6,500 graves.
Many notable Munich residents rest here. Anna Croissant-Rust rests here. She was a writer who died in 1943. Sculptor and professor Hubert Netzer is buried here. He died in 1939. Heinrich Osel is also here. He was a Bavarian politician who died in 1919. Author Carl von Scapinelli rests here. He died in 1959. Karl Hromadnik is buried here. He was an industrialist and honorary citizen of Pasing. He died in 1918. Architect Martin Ott rests here. He died in 1953. Ludwig Friedrich Barthel is also here. He was a lyricist who died in 1962.
The cemetery entrance lies on the north side. The mourning hall is also there. The Friedhof Pasing offers many green spaces. Its old trees make it a nice place for walks. It is more than just a place of remembrance.
The cemetery has good public transport links. The Siegmannstrasse and Perlschneiderstrasse bus stops are close.
The city of Munich manages the grave rights. Their office is at Palais Lerchenfeld. It is on Damenstiftstrasse 8 in Munich. You can call them at 089 2319901.
Friedhof Pasing welcomes visitors. It is open at set times. From November to February, it is open from 8 AM to 5 PM. In March, it is open from 8 AM to 6 PM. From April to August, it is open from 8 AM to 8 PM. September and October hours are 8 AM to 7 PM.
Please remember that graves are not forever in Germany. After 20 to 30 years, graves get reused. Families can extend the term. They must buy another 30 years. War graves are memorials. The cemetery owner maintains them forever.
The Friedhof Pasing stands as a testament. It shows Pasing’s history and Munich’s respect for remembrance. Take a moment to appreciate the stories etched in stone. Think about those who shaped this vibrant city.