Obermenzing cemetery, Forest cemetery in Obermenzing, Munich, Germany

Obermenzing cemetery is a forest cemetery in Munich with winding pathways shaded by mature trees and distinct sections for different burial types. The grounds feature natural woodland throughout, with organized plots arranged along the varied terrain.

Obermenzing cemetery opened in 1913, when Obermenzing was still an independent municipality before its incorporation into Munich. Its neoclassical mourning hall with a pillared portal was built in 1912/13 to designs by architect Adolf Fraas. The grounds cover 8.02 hectares and hold about 3,600 graves, and the site is a protected architectural monument.

The cemetery holds the graves of film pioneer Peter Ostermayr (1882–1967) and actress Olga Chekhova (1897–1980), who worked in German and Russian cinema. Writer Ellis Kaut (1920–2015), creator of the children's character Pumuckl, is also buried here. Visitors can look for these headstones among the 3,600 graves.

The cemetery lies on Bergsonstrasse 32 in Obermenzing, reachable by the S-Bahn station Obermenzing and several bus lines. The 8.02-hectare grounds hold around 3,600 graves, so allow time to walk the paths. Sturdy shoes help on the woodland terrain.

German regulations prohibit toxic embalming practices at this cemetery, allowing natural decomposition of remains within the forest setting. This ecological approach distinguishes it from many other urban burial grounds.