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Magdeburg South Cemetery
Magdeburg South Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- about 18 hectares
- Established
- 1872
- Notable grave
- Friedrich Bötticher
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn moreCharacter and history
The park-like South Cemetery lies directly on Leipziger Straße. Graves of mayors and honorary citizens near the central chapel recall Magdeburg’s history; a natural burial area has complemented its options since 2015.
Designed by garden director Paul Viktor Niemeyer, the cemetery opened on 1 November 1872. The central chapel dates from 1867. The roundel near it, with the graves of Gustav Hasselbach and Friedrich Bötticher, forms a particular historic focus.
Key details
Magdeburg South Cemetery is in Leipziger Straße district. The visitor address is Leipziger Straße 47, 39112 Magdeburg. Its area is approximately 18 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Magdeburg South Cemetery: April–September 07:00–20:00; October–March from 07:00 until nightfall. Follow entrance notices about temporary closures.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: For a first visit use Leipziger Straße 47. Choose other mapped entrances on the cemetery map according to your destination.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 11 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Magdeburg South Cemetery, including Friedrich Bötticher.
Travel snapshot
The Südfriedhof stop is on Leipziger Straße directly beside the grounds. Use Magdeburg’s journey planner for the current tram or bus connection; the burial section determines the remaining walk.
Parking areas are mapped at the cemetery. Follow the local signs and arrange any needed vehicle entry with the municipal service; map markers do not show available spaces.
If any part of the visit to Magdeburg South Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Südfriedhof Magdeburg in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Südfriedhof Magdeburg.
Magdeburg South Cemetery
Grave of Friedrich Bötticher
Grave of Otto Duvigneau
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Leipziger Straße 47, 39112 Magdeburg. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Magdeburg South Cemetery open?
April–September 07:00–20:00; October–March from 07:00 until nightfall. Follow entrance notices about temporary closures. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Magdeburg South Cemetery is not currently available here. The interactive map shows mapped landmarks and does not replace an official grave register.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Magdeburg South Cemetery, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
Options include a natural burial area established in 2015. The municipal gardens and cemeteries service advises on available coffin and urn plots, rights and maintenance conditions. The administration provides current availability and fees for Magdeburg South Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Magdeburg South Cemetery: The Südfriedhof stop is on Leipziger Straße directly beside the grounds. Use Magdeburg’s journey planner for the current tram or bus connection; the burial section determines the remaining walk.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Magdeburg South Cemetery: Parking areas are mapped at the cemetery. Follow the local signs and arrange any needed vehicle entry with the municipal service; map markers do not show available spaces.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Magdeburg South Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Magdeburg – municipal gardens and cemeteries service is responsible for Magdeburg South Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.