Friedhof Ewiger Frieden

Friedhof Ewiger Frieden is a protected burial ground in Herford spanning approximately 900 meters between two main streets. The grounds consist of six sections separated by forest areas and grass fields, with a central cross marking the center.

The grounds were established in 1924 to address capacity issues at the municipal cemetery. Today, several war graves commemorate German soldiers and international forced laborers who died during the Second World War.

The cemetery provides burial areas for different religious communities, reflecting the spiritual life of the city. Visitors can see how various traditions coexist across the grounds.

The grounds offer various burial options including standard plots, row graves, lawn sections, urn chambers, forest burials, and areas designated for Islamic internments. Visitors should allow time to walk the expansive paths and explore the different sections at their own pace.

The grounds contain four municipal war graves, including a mass grave holding 35 Polish forced laborers who died in an Allied air raid in January 1945. These overlooked monuments tell quiet stories of individuals whose lives were cut short during the conflict.