Ehrenmal Altmannshöhe: A Place of Remembrance
Reflect on Bremen's history at the Ehrenmal Altmannshöhe, a poignant war memorial offering panoramic views and a space for remembrance within the city's green heart.
The Ehrenmal Altmannshöhe is a war memorial located on the Altmannhöhe, a small hill within Bremen's Wallanlagen park. Constructed in 1935, it commemorates the soldiers from Bremen who died in World War I. Designed by sculptor Ernst Gorsemann and landscape architect Heinrich Wiepking-Jürgensmann, the memorial features a ring wall adorned with approximately 10,000 bricks, each bearing the name of a fallen soldier. A stone altar-like block stands within the ring, and a sculpture of a mother with children is positioned outside, adding to the site's somber atmosphere. The Ehrenmal offers panoramic views of the Weser River and the Neustadt, making it a place for reflection and remembrance within Bremen's green heart. Despite its controversial past and occasional use by right-wing groups, the site remains a significant historical landmark and a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.
A brief summary to Ehrenmal Altmannshöhe
- Bremen, Mitte, 28195, DE
Local tips
- Take time to read the names on the bricks and reflect on the individual lives lost during World War I.
- Combine your visit with a walk through the Wallanlagen park to explore Bremen's historical fortifications.
- Visit the nearby Kunsthalle Bremen to view its impressive collection of European paintings and sculptures.
Getting There
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Walking
From Bremen's city center or the Hauptbahnhof (main train station), the Ehrenmal Altmannshöhe is accessible by foot. Head towards the Wallanlagen park, following signs for the Kunsthalle Bremen. The Ehrenmal is located on a small hill just behind the Kunsthalle. The walk from the city center takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Note that the path to the top of the Altmannshöhe involves a moderate incline.
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Public Transport
The closest tram stop to the Ehrenmal Altmannshöhe is 'Kunsthalle'. Several tram lines serve this stop, including lines 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8. From the tram stop, walk behind the Kunsthalle towards the Altmannshöhe hill. A short walk up the hill will bring you to the memorial. A single tram fare within Bremen (Tarifzone Bremen) costs approximately €2.60.
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Taxi/Ride-Share
A taxi or ride-share from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to the Ehrenmal Altmannshöhe will take approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic. The estimated cost is between €8 and €12. Direct the driver to the 'Altmannshöhe near Kunsthalle Bremen'.
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