Brücke der Erinnerung

The Brücke der Erinnerung is a memorial in Harlesiel with a reconstructed ship stern and a lit lantern. The site faces the sea where sea burials take place between Spiekeroog and Wangerooge islands.

The memorial was founded in 2016 to provide families a place to mourn relatives who were buried at sea. It honors the region's long maritime burial tradition.

The site displays names of the deceased on steel plaques that families can have inscribed. This keeps the connection to maritime traditions and sea burials alive for visitors.

The memorial is open to visitors with benches for sitting and space to leave flowers. Information about sea burial practices in the North Sea is available on site.

The memorial is positioned to face the exact sea burial zone between two islands, allowing families to visualize where their relatives rest. This direct alignment creates a powerful physical connection across the water.

Location: Harlesiel

Inception: 2016

GPS coordinates: 53.70843,7.81287

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06