Garnizonowy Cemetery in Gdańsk

The Garnizonowy Cemetery is a military burial ground in Gdańsk covering roughly 2 hectares with multiple sections for graves, a columbarium for urns, and designated areas for different religious groups. The layout separates different burial traditions and practices to serve various community needs.

Established in 1822 as a military burial ground, it later received soldiers from the Franco-Prussian War and both World Wars. The site closed for many years but reopened in 1995 to resume its original purpose.

The cemetery shows Gdańsk's religious diversity through separate sections for Orthodox, Muslim, and Protestant burials. These divisions reflect the different faith communities that have shaped the city.

The cemetery welcomes visitors to view the burial sites and memorials throughout the grounds. Plan ahead since the site is divided into several distinct sections, so allow time to locate specific areas of interest.

The cemetery holds the graves of fifteen sailors from the SMS Magdeburg, a German cruiser that sank in the Baltic Sea in 1914. These burials commemorate a specific chapter of naval history during World War One.

Location: Gdańsk

Inception: 19 century

GPS coordinates: 54.35828,18.63693

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03