Neuer israelitischer Friedhof München

The Neuer Israelitischer Friedhof Munich is a 5-hectare site with different burial areas, ceremonial halls, and a network of pathways. The landscape combines maintained garden sections with wooded areas where thousands of graves are located.

The cemetery was designed by architect Hans Grässel and opened in 1908 to serve Munich's growing Jewish community. After wartime destruction, restoration work extended over several decades.

The cemetery reflects Jewish burial traditions in its layout, with separate sections for different families and generations. Visitors notice the simple elegance of the gravestones and the organization of pathways that express a religious understanding of rest and dignity.

The cemetery is located in the Freimann district and is accessible to visitors during opening hours. The grounds have multiple entrances and parking areas for convenient visiting.

The grounds combine woodland character with maintained garden sections and even include a vegetable garden, giving the place an unusual natural quality. This concept of integrating garden and forest creates a living environment that goes beyond a typical cemetery setting.

Location: Munich

Architects: Hans Grässel

Official opening: 1908

Capacity: 10000

Address: Garchinger Straße 37

Website: https://ikg-m.de/kultus-und-religion/friedhofe/neuer-israelitischer-friedhof

GPS coordinates: 48.18243,11.60268

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46