Zehrensdorf Indian Military Cemetery

The cemetery contains 206 graves of Indian soldiers who died while held in German prisoner camps during World War I. The site features rows of stone markers laid out in a formal arrangement, each bearing personal names and regimental details.

After World War I, Indian prisoners of war who had died in nearby camps were buried here. Soviet control after 1945 closed access for decades before the site reopened to the public again.

The cemetery bears names from across India and serves today as a place where visitors encounter the stories of these soldiers. The inscriptions on the stones speak of people from distant lands who died far from home.

The grounds are well-maintained and easy to walk through, with clear paths between the graves. The quiet setting allows visitors to spend time at their own pace without crowds.

The site remained closed to the public from 1945 until 1994 due to Soviet military control of the region. During those decades, a memorial plaque was placed in France to honor the memory of these soldiers since the cemetery itself was inaccessible.

Location: Zossen

GPS coordinates: 52.17280,13.50250

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21