Friedhof der Märzgefallenen

The Cemetery of the March Fallen is a memorial cemetery in Volkspark Friedrichshain with over 280 graves of revolutionaries from two distinct time periods. The grounds are enclosed by stone walls and contain bronze sculptures, iron crosses, and memorial stones honoring those who died.

The cemetery was established in 1848 to honor people who died during the March Revolution while fighting for social improvements and democratic rights. Later, graves of victims from the November Revolution of 1918 were added, making the site a memorial for two major German uprisings.

The cemetery bears the names of people who died fighting for freedom and democracy, and this memory shapes the place today. Visitors see inscriptions and monuments everywhere that recall these struggles and show how important this site is to Berlin's story.

The cemetery can be visited daily and is easily accessible on foot, with wide paths between graves and monuments. Wheelchair users will find barrier-free access throughout the grounds.

In June 1848, about 100,000 people gathered at this site to honor the dead and voice political demands. This massive gathering showed how quickly the place became a symbol of resistance in German history.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Inception: 1848

Architects: Ludwig Hoffmann

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: https://friedhof-der-maerzgefallenen.de

GPS coordinates: 52.52444,13.43639

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01