Hamburg-Ohlsdorf German military cemetery

Hamburg-Ohlsdorf German military cemetery is a burial ground for fallen German soldiers located within the larger Ohlsdorf Cemetery complex and organized with uniform grave markers. The grounds spread across well-maintained green areas with clear pathways and structured sections separating different groups of the deceased.

The cemetery was established to bury fallen soldiers from the First World War and later expanded to accommodate victims of the Second World War. Its organization reflects the chronological sequence of these two major conflicts in modern history.

The cemetery serves visitors as a place for reflection and remembrance of individual soldiers and their families affected by the wars. People come here to spend quiet time and visit the names of those connected to their own family histories.

The cemetery is easily accessible by public transportation with several bus lines serving the grounds directly, and visitors are welcome during daylight hours. It is best to allow time for a leisurely walk and wear comfortable shoes, as the grounds are spread across sloping terrain.

The grounds contain over 40,000 graves, a remarkably high concentration that illustrates the enormous losses these wars represented for Germany. This vast number makes the site a sobering reminder of the scale of human loss during the 20th century.

Location: Hamburg

GPS coordinates: 53.62491,10.05851

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04