Waldfriedhof Oberrad, Cultural heritage cemetery in Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt, Germany.
Waldfriedhof Oberrad is a cemetery in Frankfurt that spreads across forested land with winding paths leading through dense tree growth and carefully tended burial areas. The grounds feature both open spaces and wooded sections, creating distinct zones with different grave layouts throughout the site.
The cemetery was established in December 1914 as the sixth burial ground in Oberrad and received its first burial during World War I. Additional interments followed over the decades, shaping its role in the city's memory.
The cemetery contains dedicated sections for Islamic burials and memorial groves that reflect the diverse religious practices of Frankfurt's residents. This variety is visible in the different grave designs and symbols that stand side by side throughout the grounds.
The grounds are easily accessible by public transport and offer parking spaces at the entrance on Burgenlandweg. The paths throughout the cemetery are well-marked and easy to navigate, even as the site covers considerable ground.
The Dutch Honor Field contains 756 white headstones commemorating Dutch forced laborers from World War II. A memorial plaque on the grounds honors additional victims whose names could not be identified.
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