Waldfriedhof Solln

Waldfriedhof Solln is a woodland cemetery with approximately 3,000 burial sites set within a natural forest environment. The 7.3 hectare grounds preserve protected oak trees and integrate this natural setting into the overall design of the burial grounds.

The cemetery was designed in 1936 by architect Bruno Biehler and became part of Munich two years later when the independent community of Solln merged with the city. This timing between its founding and incorporation shaped the site's early history.

The grounds serve as the final resting place for notable Munich musicians, writers, and scientists whose graves visitors can find throughout the site. This role makes the place a quiet memorial to influential figures in the city's history.

The cemetery is accessible on foot and can be visited during regular opening hours, with walking paths throughout the woodland area available for visitors. Wear appropriate footwear and be aware that the natural terrain can become wet during rainy weather.

The grounds harbor rare lichen species such as Bryoria fuscescens, which thrive along the ancient oak avenue at Warnbergstraße. These lichens show how the protected forest environment serves as a habitat for specialized organisms rarely found in modern urban areas.

Location: Munich

Inception: 1936

Architects: Bruno Biehler

Capacity: 3000

Address: Warnbergstraße 2

Website: https://muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/Referat-fuer-Gesundheit-und-Umwelt/Friedhof_und_Bestattung/SFM/Friedhoefe/Waldfriedhof_Solln.html

GPS coordinates: 48.06861,11.51389

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05