Silberloch National Cemetery, National cemetery at Hartmannswillerkopf, France
The cemetery contains 1,640 French soldiers' graves, including 384 unidentified individuals in mass graves from World War I battles in Alsace.
Established in 1922, the cemetery preserves the remains of soldiers who fought in the strategic battles of Hartmannswillerkopf during World War I.
The site incorporates facilities for Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish observances, representing the diverse backgrounds of the fallen soldiers.
Located at coordinates 47.859085, 7.151521 in Wattwiller, the cemetery welcomes visitors throughout the year between 14:00 and 18:00.
An 80-meter trench leads to a cultural crypt containing an ossuary with approximately 12,000 unknown soldiers and displays battlefield artifacts.
Location: Wattwiller
Official opening: October 1, 1922
Part of: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
GPS coordinates: 47.85909,7.15152
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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