Contemplate the stories etched in stone at Friedhof Solln. This cemetery offers a serene glimpse into Solln’s past.
Established between 1879 and 1883, Friedhof Solln became necessary when the old village cemetery around Solln Church reached its capacity. The community of Solln grew. The old cemetery could no longer accommodate its needs.
In 1936, Friedhof Solln itself became too small. A new cemetery was established in Warnberg. It is called Waldfriedhof Solln. Two years later, in 1938, Solln was incorporated into Munich.
Today, Friedhof Solln still accepts burials. This is only possible when old grave sites become available again. The cemetery is not permanently staffed. The main Munich Waldfriedhof manages it alongside Waldfriedhof Solln.
Notice the neo-Romanesque cemetery building. Johann Grimm constructed it in 1879 and 1880. The small rectangular cemetery is enclosed by a wall. A path extends from the building to a wooden crucifix. Simple graves lie close together on either side of the path.
Take note of the grave monuments. They date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Near the entrance, see the memorial plaque for sculptor August Drumm. It is affixed to the cemetery building. The bronze relief shows a Christuskopf. Drumm created it himself in 1902. His grave was once located here.
Many notable people found their final resting place here at Friedhof Solln.
Gotthard Bauer was a painter. He lived from 1887 to 1976. His grave is at M-168.
Walther von Dyck was a mathematician. He lived from 1856 to 1934. Find his grave at 3-2-163/164.
Wilhelm Eichheim was a sculptor and metal artist. He lived from 1891 to 1979. His grave is at 1-5-29.
Ernst Otto Fischer won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He lived from 1918 to 2007.
Karl Tobias Fischer was a physicist. He lived from 1871 to 1953.
Mark Lothar was a composer. He lived from 1902 to 1985. His grave is at 03-102.
Carl von Marr was a painter. He lived from 1858 to 1936.
Pius Ferdinand Messerschmitt was a painter. He lived from 1858 to 1915.
Carl Muth was a publicist. He lived from 1867 to 1944.
Franz Mikorey was a sculptor. He lived from 1907 to 1986.
Kurt Neubauer participated in the Hitler Putsch. He lived from 1899 to 1923.
Albert Pietzsch was an entrepreneur. He lived from 1874 to 1957.
Wilhelm Pütz was a painter and mosaic artist. He lived from 1875 to 1957.
Richard Schaeffler was a philosopher. He lived from 1926 to 2019.
Bastian Schmid was a behavioral researcher. He lived from 1870 to 1944. His grave is at M-43.
Senta Maria Schmid was a dancer and choreographer. She lived from 1908 to 1992. Her grave is at M-43.
Manfred Schröter was a philosopher and professor at the TU Munich. He lived from 1880 to 1973.
Ernst Schweninger was a physician. He lived from 1850 to 1924. His grave is at M-29.
Heinrich Wirsing was a sculptor. He lived from 1875 to 1948.
Friedhof Solln is more than just a burial ground. It is a testament to the lives and legacies of those who shaped Solln. Take a moment to reflect on their contributions and stories. Remember that they are forever etched in this tranquil space.