Dortmund Southwest Cemetery
Dortmund Southwest Cemetery, Protected cemetery in Dortmund, Germany.
The Southwest Cemetery spans a large area with numerous graves, memorials, and architectural elements that represent different historical periods of Dortmund.
This burial ground contains 9,036 graves of soldiers from World War I and World War II, including individuals from Germany, Russia, Poland, and other European nations.
The cemetery's monuments and grave markers display North Rhine-Westphalia's burial traditions through various architectural styles and memorial designs across different sections.
Located at coordinates 51.500077, 7.447276, the cemetery maintains regular visiting hours and provides pathways for accessing different memorial sections throughout the grounds.
Among Dortmund's 22 cemeteries, this location stands out as an architectural heritage monument with protected status under North Rhine-Westphalia conservation regulations.
Location: Dortmund
GPS coordinates: 51.50008,7.44728
Latest update: November 26, 2025 11:09
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