Cemetery profile
Friedhof an der Hanfelder Straße
Municipal cemetery in central Starnberg with several entrances, a funeral hall and an official section plan.
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Orientation on site
Friedhof an der Hanfelder Straße on the map
The interactive map shows the cemetery location for spatial orientation.
AddressHanfelder Straße 46, 82319 Starnberg
On this page
About the cemetery
Overview
Practical information for visiting and locating a grave at the cemetery on Hanfelder Straße.
At a glance
- Administration
- Town of Starnberg
Address, directions and opening hours
What address should be used for directions?
The cemetery on Hanfelder Straße is in central Starnberg. For navigation and route planning, use the visitor address Hanfelder Straße 46, 82319 Starnberg. The interactive map shows the location of the cemetery grounds.
When is Hanfelder Straße Cemetery open?
The town publishes seasonal access hours: 08:00 to 17:00 from 1 October to 31 March and 08:00 to 18:00 from 1 April to 30 September. When visiting close to closing time, allow enough time to return to the exit.
Which entrances are shown on the official plan?
The municipal plan marks entrances on Hanfelder Straße, Otto-Gaßner-Straße and Hirschanger.
Cemetery map and orientation
How are the sections organised on the cemetery plan?
Sections 01 to 19 and areas M and N are identified within the grounds. The funeral hall is also marked on the plan.
The official Town of Starnberg section plan (PDF) also identifies the numbered honorary graves and helps visitors orient themselves between the entrances.
What details help when looking for a grave?
Bring the name of the person buried there and, if available, the section and grave number. These details make it easier to narrow down the correct area on the section plan.
Starnberg cemetery administration: contact and responsibilities
Who answers questions about graves and burials?
The responsible office is the Town of Starnberg cemetery administration at Vogelanger 2, 82319 Starnberg. The published telephone number is +49 8151 772-106. The administration provides binding information about graves, burials and the rules governing commercial work in the municipal cemeteries.
Grave care at Hanfelder Straße Cemetery
What details are needed for a grave-care request?
The most useful details are the full cemetery name, section, grave number and the name of the person buried there. If the section or grave number is not known, clarify it with the cemetery administration or from existing grave documents before care is arranged.
Practical information
Plan your visit
Cemetery address
Friedhof an der Hanfelder StraßeHanfelder Straße 46
82319 Starnberg
Germany
Opening hours
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| 1 October to 31 March | 08:00–17:00 |
| 1 April to 30 September | 08:00–18:00 |
Notable graves
Notable graves
Selected people
5 documented gravesLiterature
Georg Queri
1879–1919
Honorary grave no. 2 in the official section plan
Journalist, writer, dramatist and dialect researcher whose work explored rural Upper Bavaria through literature and cultural history.
Literature
Gustav Meyrink
1868–1932
Honorary grave no. 9 in the official section plan
Vienna-born writer, translator and dramatist who died in Starnberg and is best known for the novel The Golem.
Public life
Johanna Solf
1887–1954
Honorary grave no. 11 in the official section plan
Member of the resistance to National Socialism who helped people persecuted on political and racial grounds escape and survived her imprisonment.
Theatre
Otto Falckenberg
1873–1947
Honorary grave no. 12 in the official section plan
Director, theatre manager, dramaturg and writer who shaped the artistic identity of the Munich Kammerspiele for many years.
Public life
Rudolf Widmann
1929–2000
Honorary grave no. 7 in the official section plan
Mayor of Starnberg from 1960 to 1969, district administrator from 1969 to 1996 and a member of the Bavarian State Parliament from 1962 to 1966.