Kriegsgräberstätte Vossenack

The Kriegsgräberstätte Vossenack is a cemetery near the Hürtgen Forest with over 2,300 graves arranged in straight rows across sloping terrain. A central memorial area marks the heart of the site, surrounded by trees and natural landscape.

The cemetery was established between 1949 and 1952, following efforts by Engineer Julius Erasmus to recover fallen soldiers from the Hürtgen battles. His work led to the creation of an organized burial ground for thousands of servicemen.

The cemetery serves as a place where visitors come to reflect on the costs of war and honor those who died. People move quietly through the rows of graves, taking time to remember and pay respects.

The site is accessible by car via Simonskaller Straße and open daily for visits, with informational plaques stationed throughout. Visitors should plan time to walk the grounds at a leisurely pace and dress appropriately for outdoor conditions.

Among those buried here is Field Marshal Walter Model, one of the war's highest-ranking military commanders. His original tombstone has disappeared over the years and remains unmarked.

Location: Hürtgenwald

Official opening: August 31, 1952

GPS coordinates: 50.67488,6.34873

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09