Georgian War Cemetery Loladze Texel

The Georgian War Cemetery Loladze on Texel sits on Hogeberg hill and contains 476 graves arranged in twelve long rows, each marked with roses planted at the burial sites. The grounds follow the natural slope of the terrain, with walkways guiding visitors through the orderly layout.

In April 1945, Georgian soldiers of the 882nd Infantry Battalion staged an uprising against German occupation on the island. The rebellion resulted in intense fighting over five weeks that claimed many lives.

The site serves as a gathering place where Georgian diaspora members and local residents come together each May to remember those who died during the uprising, creating a living connection between the island and Georgia.

The cemetery is located in Oudeschild and accessible via Bernhardlaan, with parking available nearby for easy access. The grounds are straightforward to walk through, with level paths running between the grave rows.

Lieutenant Sjalwa Loladze, a leader of the uprising, is buried at the highest point of the cemetery grounds, giving him a distinctive place among the fallen. The burials here represent not just military losses but also an often-overlooked moment of resistance against Nazi occupation.

Location: Texel

Inception: 1945

Official opening: June 6, 1945

Address: Zuid Haffel 47-49, 1791, Oudeschild (Texel), Noord-Holland, Nederland

GPS coordinates: 53.04037,4.81359

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:11