Moltkedenkmal

The Moltkedenkmal is a bronze statue in Parchim showing a Field Marshal in an upright pose with crossed arms and an open coat. The figure stands on a base in the city center and holds a prominent position in the urban landscape due to its elevated placement.

The monument was unveiled in 1876 and was the first memorial dedicated to Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke while he was still alive. Its long survival through many historical upheavals in Europe makes it a rare witness to that era.

The monument displays the Field Marshal in a characteristic pose that later became a model for other Moltke memorials across Germany. This bronze figure set a new standard for how military monuments were designed during that period.

The monument is located in the city center of Parchim and is easily accessible on foot. The best views of the bronze figure are available from different angles around the base, where the details of the portrayal are clearly visible.

After World War II, a Soviet city commander protected the monument from demolition despite many war memorials of that era being destroyed. This unexpected rescue may owe to military respect for von Moltke's strategic abilities.

Location: Parchim

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 53.42490,11.84730

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41