Skip to content
Kriegerdenkmal am Galgenberg
Monumenta021217a…60c0Place of Remembrance

Kriegerdenkmal am Galgenberg

Honoring Hildesheim's Fallen Heroes

Counts toward these achievements:
Hildesheim: First Steps10 pts
Hildesheim: Explorer25 pts
Hildesheim: Insider50 pts
Sign up free →
Nestled on the southwest slope of Galgenberg, this war memorial pays tribute to the 4,165 soldiers from the 'von Voigts-Rhetz' Infantry Regiment No. 79 who fell in World War I. Erected in 1939, it stands as a testament to the city's historical ties with its regiment. As you visit, feel the solemnity and respect emanating from this place, while enjoying the view over the city.

Quick Facts

Founded
1939

Audio Guide

0:000:40

Location

Explore all 147 places in Hildesheim →

Nearby