Leipzig’s largest cemetery, designed as a park cemetery and protected as a garden monument. The grounds adjoin the Monument to the Battle of the Nations and feature strong principal axes, mature trees, and numerous historic monuments.

The South Cemetery opened in 1886 and developed into Leipzig’s largest municipal cemetery.

Key details

Leipzig South Cemetery is in Leipzig. The visitor address is Friedhofsweg 3, 04299 Leipzig. Its area is approximately 72 hectares.

Information for your visit

Read the opening hours for Leipzig South Cemetery:

Visiting hours vary with the season. See opening hours for the applicable periods and additional guidance.
Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The cemetery can be accessed through the following entrances: West Gate; two visitor accesses at the information centre; East visitor access 1; East visitor access 2; East visitor access 3.
Use the cemetery map to work from 94 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Leipzig South Cemetery, including Arthur Nikisch, Kurt Masur, Klaus Renft, Christian Fürchtegott Gellert, Lene Voigt and Wolfgang Mattheuer.

Travel snapshot

The following public transport connections serve the cemetery: Tram 15 to Völkerschlachtdenkmal; Tram 2 to Naunhofer Straße or Völkerschlachtdenkmal; Bus 70 to An der Tabaksmühle; S-Bahn S1/S3 to Völkerschlachtdenkmal.

The following parking options are available: Visitor parking at the eastern access.

If any part of the visit to Leipzig 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.

History

The cemetery’s development and the distinctive features of its design.

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Cemetery tour

A curated walk featuring useful landmarks around the grounds.

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Notable graves

Selected notable people and their graves on the map.

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Photographic impressions

Südfriedhof Leipzig in pictures

Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Südfriedhof Leipzig.

Elevated view of the chapel complex with its tall central tower above dense greenery at Leipzig South Cemetery — Elevated view of the chapel complex with its tall central tower above dense greenery

Straight tree-lined main axis with a green central island leading to the chapel complex at Leipzig South Cemetery — Straight tree-lined main axis with a green central island leading to the chapel complex

Broad park meadow with a pond and mature trees south of the chapel complex at Leipzig South Cemetery — Broad park meadow with a pond and mature trees south of the chapel complex

Purple-and-white rhododendron in bloom beside a sunlit cemetery path at Leipzig South Cemetery — Purple-and-white rhododendron in bloom beside a sunlit cemetery path

Deer on a broad lawn among the cemetery’s mature greenery at Leipzig South Cemetery — Deer on a broad lawn among the cemetery’s mature greenery

Bronze relief of Christ kneeling beneath the crossbeam among thorny branches at Leipzig South Cemetery — Bronze relief of Christ kneeling beneath the crossbeam among thorny branches

Chapel complex with the memorial to the victims of fascism in the foreground at Leipzig South Cemetery — Chapel complex with the memorial to the victims of fascism in the foreground

Further information

About graves

Direct access to the published information about graves.

Grave search

Information to help with a grave search.

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Grave care

Information about grave care.

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Types of graves

An overview of grave types and burial options.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the visitor address?

The address is Friedhofsweg 3, 04299 Leipzig. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.

When is Leipzig South Cemetery open?

Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.

Is there an official cemetery map?

A compact official site plan for Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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?

A definitive list of grave types currently available at Leipzig South Cemetery is not available here. The administration can provide availability, terms, fees and design rules. The administration provides current availability and fees for Leipzig South Cemetery.

How do I travel by public transport?

For Leipzig South Cemetery: The following public transport connections serve the cemetery: Tram 15 to Völkerschlachtdenkmal; Tram 2 to Naunhofer Straße or Völkerschlachtdenkmal; Bus 70 to An der Tabaksmühle; S-Bahn S1/S3 to Völkerschlachtdenkmal.

Can I park at the cemetery?

For Leipzig South Cemetery: The following parking options are available: Visitor parking at the eastern access.

Which notable people are introduced?

Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Leipzig South Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.

Who is responsible for the cemetery?

City of Leipzig, Cemeteries Department is responsible for Leipzig South Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.