Garrison Cemetery, Hamelin

The Garrison Cemetery Hamelin is a historic burial site of military personnel from Northern Germany. The preserved tombstones date mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries.

About this building

The oldest grave in the cemetery dates from 1685. It was inaugurated as a cemetery for military officers, although the burial of military personnel of all ranks was soon permitted. A section of the cemetery is dedicated to 185 soldiers of the First and Second World War who died in combat.

The current owner of the cemetery is the city of Hamelin. The site has been protected as a national monument since 1987.

Key Features

  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Links to national heritage

Visitors information

  • Level access throughout
  • Parking within 250m
  • Café within 500m

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