Mahnmal im Tiergarten, World War II memorial in Lüneburg, Germany
Mahnmal im Tiergarten is a memorial site in Lüneburg where about 167 prisoners from a Neuengamme satellite camp rest in a shared grave. The burial ground is marked by simple granite stones set within a park dedicated to quiet remembrance.
The memorial traces back to April 1945 when a train convoy carrying prisoners was attacked near Lüneburg, causing many deaths. British occupation forces subsequently arranged for proper burial and documentation of the deceased.
The site draws school groups and visitors who seek to understand the toll of the war's final months on local communities. The place fosters direct connection with the victims and their stories in the region.
The site is freely accessible to the public at any time without entrance charges. For more detailed information or organized group visits, contacting Lüneburg's tourism office beforehand is helpful.
A notable aspect is that many of the victims buried here were later transferred to their home countries after the war, reflecting how strongly other nations advocated for proper treatment of their dead. These transfers happened gradually and underscored the international dimension of the memorial.
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