Friedhof der Heimatlosen, Historical cemetery in Westerland, Sylt, Germany.
The Cemetery for the Nameless contains wooden crosses and memorial plaques marking the final resting places of unidentified shipwrecked sailors and travelers.
Wulf Hansen Decker established this burial ground in 1854 to provide dignified interments for victims of maritime accidents found along Sylt's shores.
The cemetery stands as a testament to the maritime traditions of Sylt, with over 400 graves documenting the perils of seafaring life.
Located at the intersection of Elisabethstraße and Käptn-Christian-Straße in Westerland, this cemetery offers wheelchair accessibility for all visitors.
Queen Elisabeth of Romania contributed a memorial stone in 1888, inscribed with verses from Rudolf Kögel's poem about those who perished at sea.
Location: Sylt
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
GPS coordinates: 54.90564,8.30069
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:18
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