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Grünwald Woodland Cemetery
Grünwald Woodland Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- about 10.55 hectares
- Established
- 1927
- Notable grave
- Lil Dagover
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
The woodland cemetery on Tölzer Straße covers more than ten hectares and is divided into sections. Overview maps stand at the entrances. The funeral hall, urn walls and graves of film and cultural figures provide distinct destinations.
Grünwald residents have been able to be buried here since November 1927. The municipality lists an area of 105,476 square metres. The many film and cultural figures buried here also reflect Grünwald’s proximity to Bavaria Film Studios.
Key details
Grünwald Woodland Cemetery is in Grünwald. The visitor address is Tölzer Straße 43, 82031 Grünwald. Its area is approximately 10.55 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Grünwald Woodland Cemetery: Daily: 08:00 until nightfall.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: For a first visit use Tölzer Straße 43. Choose other mapped entrances on the cemetery map according to your destination.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 17 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Grünwald Woodland Cemetery, including Lil Dagover.
Travel snapshot
The mapped stop Grünwald, Friedhof is on Tölzer Straße. Select that precise stop in the regional journey planner; the old churchyard entrance at St Peter und Paul belongs to another cemetery.
Parking areas are mapped around Tölzer Straße. Signs at each space determine its use; parking at the woodland education centre is not promised cemetery visitor parking.
If any part of the visit to Grünwald Woodland 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
Waldfriedhof Grünwald in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Waldfriedhof Grünwald.
Funeral hall at Grünwald Woodland Cemetery
Funeral hall at Grünwald Woodland Cemetery
Grave of Lil Dagover at Grünwald Woodland Cemetery
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Tölzer Straße 43, 82031 Grünwald. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Grünwald Woodland Cemetery open?
Daily: 08:00 until nightfall. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
Yes. The Official cemetery layout plan (PDF) shows sections, paths and key facilities. Keep the section, row and grave number for an individual grave as well.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Grünwald Woodland 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 site includes coffin and urn graves and urn walls. The municipal registry office and cemetery administration determine plot availability, rights and design requirements. The administration provides current availability and fees for Grünwald Woodland Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Grünwald Woodland Cemetery: The mapped stop Grünwald, Friedhof is on Tölzer Straße. Select that precise stop in the regional journey planner; the old churchyard entrance at St Peter und Paul belongs to another cemetery.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Grünwald Woodland Cemetery: Parking areas are mapped around Tölzer Straße. Signs at each space determine its use; parking at the woodland education centre is not promised cemetery visitor parking.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Grünwald Woodland Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Grünwald municipality – registry office and cemetery administration is responsible for Grünwald Woodland Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.