Lommel German war cemetery

Lommel German war cemetery is a burial ground for German soldiers on maintained grounds in Belgium. The site contains approximately 39,100 graves marked by uniform granite crosses spread across a large area.

After World War II, American forces initially created temporary burial sites before moving German soldiers' remains to this location in 1946. The site then became a permanent memorial for all those interred there.

The cemetery serves as a meeting place where young people from different countries work together on maintenance and remembrance activities. These shared experiences create opportunities for visitors to engage with history and connect across borders.

The grounds are open daily and feature an on-site information office to help visitors find their way. The entrance is located at Dodenveldstraat 30, and you should allow time to walk through the expansive area.

A memorial stone from Brussels-Evere cemetery connects this site to the shared history of military burial grounds across Europe. Nearby stands a Ginkgo tree planted in 1995, linking the cemetery to Hiroshima's peace remembrance tradition.

Location: Lommel

Inception: September 6, 1959

GPS coordinates: 51.18889,5.30611

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44