Westfriedhof, cemetery in Ingolstadt, Upper Bavaria, Germany
Westfriedhof is a cemetery in Ingolstadt with graves of residents from different periods, their tombstones and memorials reflecting various styles and eras. The grounds feature straight pathways lined with trees and hedges, a classical-style memorial hall from the 20th century, and separate older and newer grave sections.
The cemetery traces its origins to a burial ground established in 1563 outside city walls and was redesigned and expanded in the 1930s according to architect Franz Schwäbl's plan. The grounds contain a chapel from 1802, a ritual washing building, a memorial hall from that renovation period, and areas dedicated to soldiers from multiple conflicts.
The Westfriedhof takes its name from its location on Ingolstadt's western side and serves as a space where families leave flowers and small tokens on graves during holidays. This practice shows how the cemetery remains woven into the daily rhythms and customs of the city's residents.
The cemetery is accessible year-round during daylight hours and has uneven terrain, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Light filters through the trees best during daytime hours, creating a peaceful atmosphere for walking and reflection.
The cemetery holds graves of over 300 soldiers from the First World War and soldiers from the 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War, some of them prisoners who died in Ingolstadt captivity. A special section called Ehrenhain is dedicated to Second World War soldiers, including people who died in air raids or were executed.
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