Living in or staying in Am alten südlichen Friedhof, Munich

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the address reports here.

About Am alten südlichen Friedhof

A central, historic area shaped by the landscaped Alter Südlicher Friedhof, older buildings, narrow side streets, and nearby urban traffic. The pace is generally calm around the cemetery, while Thalkirchner Straße and the surrounding central neighborhoods are busier and well connected.

Good for

• culture lovers
• quiet seekers
• first-time visitors
• couples
• solo travelers

Less suited to

• beach lovers
• nature lovers
• drivers
• people with limited mobility

Watch out for

• Check the cemetery’s opening hours before visiting, as access is restricted outside them.
• Use normal city precautions around busy streets and public transport stops, especially after dark.
• The cemetery paths may be uneven and less convenient for visitors with limited mobility.
• Expect more traffic and noise on Thalkirchner Straße and nearby major routes.

Sources

• Alter Südlicher Friedhof: Geschichte, Lage und Öffnungszeiten
• MVV stop list
• Alter Südlicher Friedhof München tours
• Alter Südfriedhof (München)

Local picks

Food & drink

• Lindwurmstüberl

  Local · Traditional Bavarian dishes and beer in a relaxed neighborhood setting.

• Max Pett

  Vegan · A popular vegan restaurant serving creative versions of German comfort food.

• Wirtshaus zum Straubinger

  Local · Classic Bavarian food and beer near Sendlinger Tor.

• Il Ritrovo

  Italian · Casual Italian cooking with pizza and pasta close to the cemetery.

• Café Regenbogen

  A welcoming café with coffee, cakes and a community-focused atmosphere.

• Aroma Kaffeebar

  A small specialty-coffee stop for a quick drink and light snack.

• Café Blá

  A stylish local café for coffee, breakfast and pastries.

Sights & things to do

• Alter Südfriedhof

  Historic cemetery founded in 1563, with notable graves, old trees and evocative arcades.

• Lapidarium im Alten Südfriedhof

  A restored lapidarium displays historic fragments and adds cultural depth to the cemetery visit.

• Sendlinger Tor

  One of Munich’s historic city gates and a lively meeting point at the edge of the neighborhood.

• Asamkirche

  An ornate late-Baroque church famous for its dramatic interior and richly decorated façade.

• St. Anton München

  A distinctive historic church with an impressive interior near the southern city center.

• Walk through Alter Südfriedhof

  Explore quiet paths, historic memorials and the cemetery’s long connection with Munich’s history.

• Follow the cemetery’s historical memorial trail

  Use the listed graves and monuments to discover prominent Munich figures and local history.

• Visit the Lapidarium

  See preserved architectural fragments in a restored historic space within the cemetery grounds.

• Stroll from Sendlinger Tor to Glockenbachviertel

  Combine historic streets, independent shops and lively cafés on an easy urban walk.

• Take a self-guided architecture walk

  Admire historic façades, churches and surviving traces of Munich’s former southern edge.