Kriegsgräberstätte Ludwigstein

Kriegsgräberstätte Ludwigstein is a war cemetery in Witzenhausen containing approximately 323 graves arranged in a semicircular pattern marked with crosses made from Michelnau basalt lava tuff stone. The site is located near Burg Ludwigstein and accessible from the road leading to the castle.

Established in 1961, this burial ground contains the remains of Wehrmacht soldiers, prisoners of war, and forced laborers transferred from various locations across northern Hesse. The site reflects postwar challenges, as families struggled to reach the graves of their relatives for many years.

The cemetery holds the names of approximately 323 deceased from different countries and circumstances inscribed on its monuments. The arrangement of crosses tells the story of people who died in various contexts yet rest together in this place.

An information board at the entrance explains the grave arrangement and the history of this place. The site is accessible on foot from the main road to Burg Ludwigstein and easy to visit.

At the entrance stands a green half-shell tower, a symbol from the Cold War era representing German division that made visits difficult for years. This tower serves as a reminder of how political boundaries once affected even mourning for the deceased.

Location: Witzenhausen

GPS coordinates: 51.31689,9.91403

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24