Information portal
Nordfriedhof München
Nordfriedhof München combines a formally structured landscape with distinctive architecture. This portal brings together the key information for a visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 30.8 ha
- Burial plots
- approx. 32,700
- Opened
- 1899
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 moreVisitor information for one of Munich’s major cemeteries
Nordfriedhof is located on Ungererstraße in Schwabing-Freimann. Its 30.8 hectares contain approximately 32,700 burial plots. The octagonal dome of the funeral hall, the forum, urn halls and fountains define the symmetrical grounds.
Use this portal to check seasonal opening hours, the official PDF and interactive cemetery map, practical directions, and direct contact details for the cemetery administration.
The history page explains the site’s development since the nineteenth century. A mapped cemetery tour links five stops from the funeral hall to the memorial grove.
For a more focused visit, the notable graves directory connects 24 short profiles with concrete grave references, 16 real grave photographs and 23 precise map markers.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Nordfriedhof München in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Nordfriedhof München.
Entrance portal with the reconstructed sphinxes
Funeral hall viewed from the colonnade
Urn hall
Memorial in the grove for victims of aerial warfare
Columbarium
Spring flowers on the cemetery grounds
Burial place of the Prinzregent Luitpold artillery regiment
Trees and burial sections
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of Nordfriedhof München?
The visitor address is Ungererstraße 130, 80805 München. Use it for general route planning via Ungererstraße.
When is Nordfriedhof open?
See opening hours for the full schedule.
Is there a cemetery map?
Yes. The cemetery map page provides the official PDF and an interactive map of access points, transport, buildings, memorials and water points.
How do I reach Nordfriedhof by public transport?
Nordfriedhof underground station is west of the cemetery and is served by the U6. A Nordfriedhof bus stop is also mapped. Check current timetables and service changes before travelling.
Is parking available?
A surface car park on Ungererstraße is mapped as unrestricted, free of charge and directly associated with Nordfriedhof. Its exact location is shown on the cemetery map.
How large is Nordfriedhof?
The cemetery covers 30.8 hectares and has approximately 32,700 burial plots, making it one of Munich’s major cemeteries.
What visitor assistance is listed?
A handcart loan point, a transport service for senior citizens and loan wheelchairs are listed. Ask the cemetery administration about availability and conditions.
What grave types are available?
The listed categories include earth graves, urn graves, urn niches, vaults and mausoleums. See grave types for the individual variants.
What is Nordfriedhof’s most distinctive feature?
The octagonal dome of the funeral hall is the site’s architectural landmark. Two reconstructed sphinxes stand at its entrance portal.