Pionierdenkmal in Dresden

The Pionierdenkmal in Dresden is a rectangular sandstone column approximately 6 meters tall made from Pirna sandstone with carved relief images on its broad sides. The stone stands at the entrance to the Army Officers School and carries inscriptions that document the history of the pioneer troops.

The memorial was originally erected in 1923 near Gondelhafengarten to commemorate losses among the pioneer troops. In 2012 it was relocated to its current location on Stauffenbergallee and underwent comprehensive restoration.

The memorial honors pioneers who died in both world wars and shows their importance to the region's military history. The inscriptions on the western side specifically acknowledge the Saxon pioneers and their long tradition of military service.

The memorial is located on Stauffenbergallee directly at the entrance to the officers school and is visible and accessible from the street. The site sits in a quiet area and can be reached on foot or by public transport.

On the western side of the memorial are inscriptions honoring the contributions of Saxon pioneers across two centuries and documenting a long military tradition. These markings show the ongoing importance of these units to regional history.

GPS coordinates: 51.07438,13.76338

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03