Mahnmal im Tiergarten

The memorial in Tiergarten contains a mass grave where 167 concentration camp prisoners from the Neuengamme satellite camp rest beneath granite stones.

On April 7, 1945, American bombers attacked a train at Lüneburg station carrying concentration camp prisoners, resulting in numerous casualties.

The memorial serves as an educational site where students and visitors learn about the final phase of World War II in northern Germany.

The memorial grounds open daily without entrance fees, and guided tours can be arranged through the Lüneburg Tourist Information Center.

British occupation forces exhumed and properly reburied the victims in 1945, with several bodies later transferred to their home countries.

Location: Lüneburg

Part of: World War II

GPS coordinates: 53.22950,10.42774

Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:34