Ehrenfriedhof am Maschsee-Nordufer

The Cemetery of Honor at the north shore of Maschsee is a memorial site with a central stone honoring 526 victims of Nazi persecution and forced labor. The grounds feature multilingual informational plaques that document the historical events and stories of those commemorated.

The cemetery was established in May 1945 after British forces discovered mass graves containing victims executed by the Gestapo in the final days of World War II. This discovery led to the creation of a formal memorial site to honor those who had died.

The memorial stone created by sculptor Nikolai Muchin-Koloda displays names of victims from different European countries. This focus on international representation shapes how visitors understand the scope of persecution during that time.

The cemetery is accessible during regular hours and provides quiet spaces for reflection and remembrance. The site is easy to reach and sits directly along Maschsee, making it possible to combine a visit with a walk around the lake.

Local schools and the metalworkers union IG Metall actively maintain the cemetery and organize educational programs about its historical importance. This ongoing involvement keeps the memory of those honored here alive through direct community participation.