Waldfriedhof, Historical cemetery in Memmingen, Germany
Waldfriedhof is a cemetery in Memmingen spanning approximately 14.5 hectares with around 7700 burial sites. The grounds divide into 30 large sections, woven through with dense tree coverage and winding paths that connect different memorial areas.
Hans Grässel designed the cemetery in 1914, but it opened in 1920 after delays caused by World War I. The site replaced older burial grounds that had previously stood near churches.
The grounds hold memorial sites from the 1920s, including six military cemeteries with monuments honoring soldiers and forced laborers from both world wars. These spaces serve as places where visitors can remember and reflect on the impact of conflict.
The administration building and memorial hall, built in 1959 by architect Hubert Kiebler, sit in the western section. From here, all areas remain easily accessible, and the winding paths allow you to move through the grounds at a calm pace.
A concrete sculpture with barbed wire by artist Johannes Ahne stands as a World War II memorial on the grounds. Notable figures like painter Adolf Daumiller are also laid to rest here.
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