Der Friedhof der Märzgefallenen (The cemetery of the fallen in March)
Many of the Berliners who took to the streets on 18 March 1848 for a better life were simple, often young people. Most of them were bitterly poor. Numerous apprentices, craftsmen and workers were there, including some women. They were all united by the courage to use their lives for social improvements and civil liberties.
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Friedhof der Märzgefallenen
255 victims of the Berlin March Revolution are buried in the cemetery of those who died in March. The cemetery was built especially for them. It is not only an authentic place of the revolutionary events, but was consciously created as a monument in memory of the revolution and the fallen barricade fighters.
In November and December 1918, the first victims of the 1918/19 Revolution were buried in the cemetery of those who died in March. It thus became a memorial for two revolutions and still stands today for the epoch-spanning struggle for freedom and co-determination.
The exhibition "Am Grundstein unserer Demokratie" ("At the foundation stone of our democracy")Visit the extended multimedia exhibition in a converted sea container and on the outside grounds and learn more about the revolutions of 1848 and 1918.
The exciting and eventful history of the March Fallen Cemetery and of commemoration in the various political systems is also told.
An audio guide is available for children aged 10 and over.
Additional information
Monday - Sunday: 9-20 h
Public guided tour:
11am every Sunday.
Temporary exhibition in the 30-metre-long sea container in front of the cemetery
- Pioneering figures of the 1848/49 revolution
- Opening hours: Tuesdays to Fridays 10-16h
Accessibility
It is possible to visit the cemetery and the exhibition with walking aids or wheelchairs. However, we are currently unable to offer any services for visitors with impaired hearing or vision. We ask for your understanding.
