Berlin 1939–1945 War Cemetery

The Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery is a burial ground in the western part of the city that holds more than 3,500 Commonwealth service members and airmen. The grounds have maintained green spaces with white headstones arranged in neat rows.

After the war, graves from various locations across Berlin and eastern Germany were brought together at this site in 1945. The British authorities created a central memorial place for their fallen service members in the city.

This cemetery honors Commonwealth service members who died far from home during the war. Visitors walking among the rows can reflect on the personal stories of those who served in the conflict.

The cemetery is located on Heerstrasse in the western part of Charlottenburg and is reachable on foot or by public transport. Visitors will find free access, benches, and paths for quiet walks between the graves.

The cemetery also contains graves of British Occupation Forces personnel and their families who remained in Berlin after 1945. These graves tell the story of the post-war period when British troops stayed in the city for many years.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Inception: 1945

Architects: Philip Hepworth

GPS coordinates: 52.50711,13.22097

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47