Panzerdenkmal

The Panzerdenkmal displays a Soviet T-34 tank positioned on a concrete base within a landscaped green setting. The installation includes a memorial plaque honoring fallen soldiers and creates a quiet space for reflection.

This tank participated in the fighting around Berlin in 1945 and was subsequently transferred to the East German military. After the war, the decision was made to establish it as a local memorial to commemorate these events.

The site reflects a community choice to acknowledge and remember wartime events through a visible historical marker. The Soviet T-34 tank serves as a symbol that helps people connect with and understand what happened during this period.

The site is freely accessible during daylight hours and is easily found within Lalendorf in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Most visitors can reach the memorial, though pathways may become slippery in wet weather.

This is the only surviving tank monument of its kind remaining in the region, making it a rare historical artifact. Its continued existence reflects how communities chose to engage with and acknowledge their wartime past.

Location: Lalendorf

Inception: 1975

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

GPS coordinates: 53.75978,12.39081

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22