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Riem Cemetery
Riem Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 7.62 ha
- Established
- 1913; new section opened in 2001.
- District
- Riem, Trudering-Riem borough
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 moreCharacter and history
A two-part cemetery: a historic section and a modern landscape cemetery with raised burial islands, lawns, stone walls and the artwork “Cross in Nothingness”.
The old cemetery was established in 1913. The new section opposite opened in 2001 as a distinct modern landscape cemetery.
Key details
Riem Cemetery is in Riem, Trudering-Riem borough. The visitor address is Am Mitterfeld 68, 81829 München. Its area is approximately 7.62 hectares.
Information for your visit
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Read the opening hours for Riem Cemetery:
The cemetery opens daily at 08:00 and closes between 17:00 and 20:00 depending on the season. See opening hours for the seasonal schedule.
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Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The old and new sections have separate entrances on opposite sides of Am Mitterfeld.
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Use the cemetery map to work from 14 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
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Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Riem Cemetery, including Hans Korte.
Travel snapshot
Bus stops are by both cemetery sections; route numbers are not specified.
Parking for the new cemetery section is on Am Mitterfeld.
If any part of the visit to Riem Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Friedhof Riem in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Friedhof Riem.
Low modern building complex with a slender freestanding bell tower
Front view of a small pale chapel with a red-tiled roof and bell turret
Small pale chapel with an arched portal, red-tiled roof and bell turret
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Am Mitterfeld 68, 81829 München. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Riem Cemetery open?
Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
The official site plans for Riem Cemetery are directly available. Old-section plan. New-section plan.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Riem Cemetery, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
The cemetery has the following grave types: Earth and urn graves plus urn niches, including row, hedge, wall, landscaped and perimeter-planted graves. The administration provides current availability and fees for Riem Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Riem Cemetery: Bus stops are by both cemetery sections; route numbers are not specified.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Riem Cemetery: Parking for the new cemetery section is on Am Mitterfeld.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Riem Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Munich, Municipal Cemeteries; administered by Ostfriedhof is responsible for Riem Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.