Friedhof Widdersberg bei St. Michael

Address and directions

What address leads to Widdersberg Cemetery?

The cemetery surrounds St Michael church in Widdersberg, a district of Herrsching. For navigation and route planning, use Kirchplatz 1, 82211 Herrsching, Germany. Add Widdersberg to the destination because the postal address belongs to the Municipality of Herrsching.

Cemetery map and orientation

What does the map on this page show?

The location marker shows where the cemetery is on Kirchplatz. The name of the person buried there and any available grave reference are therefore needed for a specific search.

How can the site be recognised?

St Michael and its walled cemetery form the historic centre of this small district. It should not be confused with the larger municipal Herrsching Cemetery on Mitterweg.

Church contact and blessing of graves

Who answers questions about the churchyard?

Widdersberg belongs to the Ammersee-Ost Catholic parish group. Its parish office in Herrsching can be reached on +49 8152 999387-0 or at kontakt@pg-ammersee-ost.de. A blessing of the existing graves took place in 2025.

History and distinctive features

What is historically significant about St Michael and the cemetery?

St Michael is a late Gothic building dating from 1521 onwards. It was altered around 1770 and again in the 19th century. The cemetery and its enclosing wall form part of the protected ensemble.

Grave care at Widdersberg Cemetery

What information is needed for maintenance?

A request should state “Widdersberg Cemetery, Kirchplatz 1”, the full name of the person buried there and the grave reference. If the grave number is missing, establish the location from the documents or with the parish office before work begins. Changes to memorials, edging and planting must comply with local churchyard rules.