Houthulst military cemetery

The Belgian Military Cemetery contains 1,723 graves arranged in geometric patterns across the maintained grounds near the Houthulst forest edge.

The cemetery holds soldiers who fell during the Liberation Offensive of 1918, marking a critical phase of World War I in the region.

The presence of both Belgian and Italian soldiers in the cemetery reflects the international nature of military operations during World War I.

Located at Poelkapellestraat 44, the cemetery welcomes visitors daily from sunrise to sunset with wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout the grounds.

The Italian section features a distinct star-shaped design, containing 81 graves of prisoners who worked behind German lines during the conflict.

Location: Houthulst

Operator: Ministerie van Landsverdediging - Ministère de la Défense - Ministerium der Verteidigung

Part of: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)

Address: Poelkapellestraat

GPS coordinates: 50.96667,2.94833

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44