Friedhof

The cemetery is a burial ground in Schweinfurt with organized pathways, traditional grave markers, and various memorial structures spread across its grounds. The layout follows a systematic arrangement that provides space for numerous graves of different sizes.

The cemetery developed from burial practices that were typical for Bavarian towns and was later recognized as an architectural monument. This designation honors the historic and architectural importance of the site to the region.

The gravestones and memorials reflect how people in different eras chose to honor their dead, with styles that evolved across generations. Walking through reveals what values and beliefs mattered most to this community.

The cemetery can be accessed from several directions through different entry points, with clearly marked main access. The pathways are straightforward, making it easy to find your way around.

The cemetery holds memorials for Schweinfurt families who shaped the city's industrial past, with graves that tell the story of those behind the city's manufacturing success. These burial sites connect visitors to the people who built the town's economic importance.

Location: Schweinfurt

Address: Nähe Friedhofstraße; Nähe Rhönstraße; Am Friedhof 17; Nähe Auenstraße

GPS coordinates: 50.05158,10.22702

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26