Südfriedhof, Leipzig

Name: Südfriedhof
Address: Friedhofsweg 3, Leipzig, 04299, Germany

#32 among attractions in Leipzig

Art Nouveau architecture, Cemetery

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Südfriedhof is, with an area of 82 hectares, the largest cemetery in Leipzig. It is located in the south of Leipzig in the immediate vicinity of the Völkerschlachtdenkmal. The Südfriedhof is, along with the Ohlsdorf Cemetery in Hamburg and the Südwestkirchfriedhof Stahnsdorf in Berlin, the largest park-like cemetery in Germany. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1879 (145 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 51°18'30"N, 12°24'45"E

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Friedhofsweg 3Südost (Probstheida)Leipzig 04299 Germany

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Day trips

Südfriedhof – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Völkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig Panometer, Bruno-Plache-Stadion, German Museum of Books and Writing.

0.4 miN
City views from a vast military memorial
Völkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig
11 min walk • The Völkerschlachtdenkmal, or Monument to the Battle of the Nations, stands as a towering testament to a pivotal moment in European history, located in the vibrant city of Leipzig, Germany. This colossal memorial, reaching a height of 91 meters, was inaugurated in...
1.2 miW
Museum
Leipzig Panometer, Leipzig
31 min walk • The Leipzig Panometer is a unique museum experience nestled in the vibrant city of Leipzig, Germany. Housed in a former gasometer, this attraction offers visitors an immersive journey into historical and fantastical worlds through panoramic paintings by the Austrian...
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bruno-Plache-Stadion, Leipzig
13 min walk • Bruno-Plache-Stadion is a historic sports venue nestled in the vibrant city of Leipzig, Germany, renowned for its rich association with football. Constructed in 1922, it has been a cornerstone of the local community and a witness to numerous memorable sports events...
1.2 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
German Museum of Books and Writing, Leipzig
30 min walk • The German Museum of Books and Writing in Leipzig, Germany, founded in 1884 as Deutsches Buchgewerbe-Museum, is the world's oldest museum of its kind, dedicated to collecting and preserving objects and documents as well as literature connected with the history of books...
1.3 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Russische Gedächtniskirche, Leipzig
33 min walk • Church of St. Aleksego-an Orthodox church in Leipzig at Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße. Erected in to commemorate the participation of Russian troops in the Battle of Leipzig. He remains in the jurisdiction of the Berlin Eparchy and the...
0.9 miNW
Tower
Leipzig Radio Tower, Leipzig
24 min walk • Leipzig radio tower is a 191-meter, 627 foot tall lattice tower with a square cross section built in 2015 in Leipzig to broadcast digital terrestrial television and digital radio in the Zentrum-Südost district.
1.2 miNW
Library
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig
31 min walk • The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology is a research institute based in Leipzig, Germany, that was founded in 1997. It is part of the Max Planck Society network.
0.4 miNW
Memorial
Napoleonstein, Leipzig
12 min walk • The Napoleon Stone is a monument in Leipzig commemorating the Battle of the Nations in October 1813.
0.5 miE
Park, View point
Park an der Etzoldschen Sandgrube, Leipzig
13 min walk • Park an der Etzoldschen Sandgrube is a park in southeast Leipzig with a memorial to the University Church of St. Pauli, which was blown up in 1968. On city maps you can also find the names Freizeitpark Südost and Freundschaftspark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Südfriedhof?

Nearby attractions include Völkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig (11 min walk), Napoleonstein, Leipzig (12 min walk), Bruno-Plache-Stadion, Leipzig (13 min walk), Park an der Etzoldschen Sandgrube, Leipzig (13 min walk).

How to get to Südfriedhof by public transport?

The nearest stations to Südfriedhof:

Bus

Connewitzer Straße • Lines: 79 (10 min walk)
Südfriedhof • Lines: +690 (8 min walk)

Tram

Südfriedhof • Lines: 15, 2 (8 min walk)
Völkerschlachtdenkmal • Lines: 15, 2 (12 min walk)

Train

Leipzig Völkerschlachtdenkmal (20 min walk)
Leipzig-Stötteritz (28 min walk)