Ostfriedhof, Munich

Name: Ostfriedhof
Address: Sankt-Martins-Platz 1, Munich, 81541, Germany

#260 among attractions in Munich

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Facts and practical information

The Ostfriedhof in Munich, situated in the district of Obergiesing, was established in 1821 and is still in use. It contains an area of more than 30 hectares and approximately 34,700 burial plots. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°7'11"N, 11°35'27"E

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Sankt-Martins-Platz 1ObergiesingMunich 81541 Germany

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Deutsches Museum, Blitz Club, Grünwalder Stadion, St. Lukas.

0.8 miNW
Exhibitions on science and technology
Deutsches Museum, Munich
21 min walk • The Deutsches Museum in Munich stands as a testament to human ingenuity and a sanctuary of science and technology. As one of the largest and oldest science museums in the world, this institution has been captivating minds since its inception in 1903.
0.8 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Blitz Club, Munich
22 min walk • The Blitz Club, situated in the vibrant heart of Munich, Germany, is an innovative hub for electronic music enthusiasts. Established with a clear focus on quality sound and a passion for techno and house genres, this club has rapidly become a beacon in the city's...
1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Grünwalder Stadion, Munich
25 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Munich, Grünwalder Stadion stands as a historic monument to Germany's rich football culture. Known affectionately to local fans as Sechzgerstadion, due to its affiliation with TSV 1860 Munich, the stadium has been a focal point for...
1.1 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Lukas, Munich
28 min walk • St. Lukas, also known as Lukaskirche, stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of Munich, Germany. This Evangelical church, with its striking neo-Gothic design, offers a serene escape from the bustling city life, inviting tourists...
1 miN
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Wiener Markt, Munich
27 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Munich, Germany, the Wiener Markt serves as a historical market square that beckons both locals and tourists alike with its traditional charm and vibrant atmosphere. This quaint marketplace is an integral part of Munich's urban...
1.1 miW
Bridge
Wittelsbacherbrücke, Munich
28 min walk • Spanning the serene waters of the Isar River, the Wittelsbacherbrücke serves as a vital connection and an architectural gem in the heart of Munich, Germany. This bridge, though less renowned than the city's famed landmarks like the Marienplatz or the Neuschwanstein...
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Market, Fair
Auer Dult, Munich
14 min walk • The Auer Dult is a traditional annual market in Munich, Germany, taking place three times per year on the Mariahilfplatz in the Munich district of Au. The first fair of the year, the so-called Maidult is held in the first weekend of the month.
0.9 miNE
City hall
Orleansplatz, Munich
23 min walk • The semi-circular Orleansplatz is located in the Munich district of Haidhausen opposite the Ostbahnhof, where the S-Bahn, U-Bahn line 5 and various bus lines stop. There is also a stop for tram line 19 on Orleansplatz.
0.7 miN
Park
Weißenburger Platz, Munich
17 min walk • Weißenburger Platz is a square in Munich's Franzosenviertel in the Haidhausen district. In the middle of the concentrically arranged square is the Glaspalast-Brunnen, designed by August von Voit in 1853. This was initially located in the Glaspalast in the Alter Botanischer Garten - hence the name.
1.1 miN
Historic city gate with fresco and museum
Isartor, Munich
28 min walk • The Isartor at the Isartorplatz in Munich is one of four main gates of the medieval city wall. It served as a fortification for the defence and is the most easterly of Munich's three remaining gothic town gates.
0.9 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Natraj Temple, Munich
22 min walk • Natraj Temple was a nightclub in Munich, Germany from 1996 to 2008. Germany's first steady psytrance nightclub belonged, besides the Tresor and E-Werk in Berlin, the Dorian Gray and Omen in Frankfurt, and the Munich-based clubs Ultraschall, KW – Das Heizkraftwerk and Millennium...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ostfriedhof?

Nearby attractions include Paulaner Brewery, Munich (9 min walk), Nockherstraße, Munich (14 min walk), Maria-Hilf-Kirche, Munich (14 min walk), Mariahilfplatz, Munich (14 min walk).

How to get to Ostfriedhof by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ostfriedhof:

Bus

Aurbacherstraße • Lines: 58, 68 (5 min walk)
Schwester-Eubulina-Platz • Lines: 62, N45 (8 min walk)

Tram

St.-Martins-Platz • Lines: 18, E7 (6 min walk)
Werinherstraße • Lines: 18, E7 (9 min walk)

Train

Sankt-Martin-Straße (7 min walk)
Giesing (17 min walk)

Metro

Untersbergstraße • Lines: U2, U7, U8 (14 min walk)
Silberhornstraße • Lines: U2, U7, U8 (15 min walk)