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Augsburg West Cemetery
Augsburg West Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 17.69 ha
- Established
- Present building complex from 1914
- District
- Pfersee
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
A park cemetery in Pfersee with an Art Nouveau funeral hall, tree-lined avenues and several memorial sites for victims of war and Nazism.
The present building complex was developed from 1914; work resumed in 1915 after wartime interruptions. Josef Weidenbacher oversaw the overall plan, while Otto Holzer designed the funeral hall, mortuary and gateway, among other buildings.
Key details
Augsburg West Cemetery is in Pfersee. The visitor address is Stadtberger Straße 80a, 86157 Augsburg. Its area is approximately 17.69 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Augsburg West Cemetery: 1 March–2 November 07:00–20:00; 3 November–end of February 08:00–17:00.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The map shows 5 precisely mapped entrances. The visitor address is Stadtberger Straße 80a, 86157 Augsburg.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 26 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Augsburg West Cemetery, including Josef „Bebo“ Wager.
Travel snapshot
Tram route 6 to Westfriedhof; continue to the entrance on Stadtberger Straße.
The map includes 5 nearby parking areas. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
If any part of the visit to Augsburg West 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
Westfriedhof Augsburg in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Westfriedhof Augsburg.
Neo-Baroque gateway of Augsburg West Cemetery
Concentration-camp victims’ memorial grove at Augsburg West Cemetery
Honorary grave of Josef “Bebo” Wager
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Stadtberger Straße 80a, 86157 Augsburg. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Augsburg West Cemetery open?
1 March–2 November 07:00–20:00; 3 November–end of February 08:00–17:00. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Augsburg West 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 Augsburg West 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?
Coffin and urn burials and natural burials in the designated part of West Cemetery. Ask the office about the specific grave form and available plot. The administration provides current availability and fees for Augsburg West Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Augsburg West Cemetery: Tram route 6 to Westfriedhof; continue to the entrance on Stadtberger Straße.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Augsburg West Cemetery: The map includes 5 nearby parking areas. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Augsburg West Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Augsburg – Cemeteries and Crematorium Service is responsible for Augsburg West Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.