Friedhof St. Johannes Baptist Machtlfing

Address and directions

Where is Machtlfing Cemetery?

The cemetery surrounds the upper parish church of St. Johannes Baptist on raised ground. Use Kirchenweg 8, 82346 Andechs for navigation and route planning.

Map and orientation

How should the site be understood spatially?

The burial areas surround St. Johannes Baptist and form a compact churchyard with the church.

What helps when looking for a grave?

The full name of the person buried there and the grave number provide the most reliable information. Clarify any missing details with the responsible cemetery representative before a visit or care service.

Administration and contact

Who is the contact for cemetery matters?

The Andechs parish association lists this as a church cemetery. Its office at Andechser Straße 29, 82346 Andechs, puts enquirers in touch with the Machtlfing cemetery representative. Written enquiries can be sent to st.vitus.erling@bistum-augsburg.de.

History and distinctive features

What distinguishes the church beside the cemetery?

St. Johannes Baptist was built in neo-Romanesque forms in 1845/46; the tower is older and Romanesque in origin. The elevated setting gives both church and cemetery a prominent position in the landscape around Machtlfing.

Grave care at Machtlfing Cemetery

What should a care enquiry include?

Provide the cemetery name, the name of the person buried there, the grave number and the requested scope of work. Before new planting or changes to edging and a memorial, check which provisions of the church cemetery order apply to the grave.