German Soldier s Cemetery
German Soldier s Cemetery
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German soldiers’ cemetery at Norvajärvi, 18 km north of Rovaniemi.The mausoleum is the resting place for more than 2500 Germans who fell in the Second World War. Open to the public April-September. At other times by special arrangement.
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vasavapr
Lappeenranta, Finland718 contributions
Sept 2012 • Friends
The place can only be visited by own car. There is no public transport available. Also the road signage are very poor so you will have difficulty finding this place. With our car we got lost once and went to a completely different place. There were absolutely no people whom we could ask for directions.
The cemetory is a very quite and peaceful place.
The cemetory is a very quite and peaceful place.
Written 20 October 2012
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justin o
Vienna, Austria70 contributions
Nov 2019
Yes we have all heard about the Second World War but this memorial is to a part that at least I wasn't familiar with. The dealings between Finland, Germany and Russia are the backdrop to the existence of this memorial/cemetery and an important part of the recent history of the area.
Written 22 November 2019
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arteducation
Espoo, Finland18 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
This is one of two burial grounds for the remains of German soldiers from WWII. The remains were on Finnish soil, before the Soviets appropriated it from Finland. They were returned to Finland and it is an interesting and tragic story. The place is on a beautiful lake, and attests to the humanity behind the horror. My only tip is make sure you know where you are going. The GPS did not work, and the road sign was turned around so we drove back and forth, until we realized the sign was supposed to point down the side street, not the main street. From there, you will see it--easily. It is about 10-15 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes outside Rovaniemi.I have visited this three times--once in autumn, once in winter, and then again this last June. Summer is the best for the overall location--but other times you will mostl likely be the only person(s) there. Definitely worth going if in the area.
Written 26 July 2017
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kpter
Kennebunkport, ME328 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
Probably not many people know about this cemetery for German soldiers who died in Lapland during WW II, but it is somewhat compelling to learn more about a part of history that many, not from Finland or Germany, might know about. Sited in an evergreen forest overlooking the water.
Written 17 October 2013
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Cat L
Paris, France666 contributions
Sept 2018
The area was very nice and the walk to the cemetery was relaxing, but the actual site which is a dark building was really dark and grey, which I suppose is the standard for German cemetery. The forest and lake and surrounding area is more of the attraction! They have a nice beach area right next to the cemetery and it has a smoke sauna and wood hut with fire pit and toilets. The large amount of graves in one small place is very saddening to see.
Written 30 September 2018
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Marc H
Brunswick Heads, Australia95 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Visited in late January - cold but not unbearable. Well signposted start then just follow path of compressed snow - narrower track to memorial takes off to left before you get to the lake and is not sign posted. Memorials like this are always a poignant reminder of the human wastage of war. This one reminds us that the 'enemy' lost too - families on both sides lost their loved ones and for what ...
If you are not into war memorials - the walk alone is worthwhile since it is quiet, secluded and pretty finishing with a view over a frozen lake.
If you are not into war memorials - the walk alone is worthwhile since it is quiet, secluded and pretty finishing with a view over a frozen lake.
Written 28 January 2017
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iain c
47 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
Stunning setting about 15kms outside of the town. Definitely need your own car. The Cemetery is set next to a lake - very Teutonic in style, and therefore very different to the Commonwealth War Graves that we are more familiar with. We realised that we didn't know the detail about Finland in WW2 so our visit prompted some searching for detail. Fantastic in winter - frozen lake and untouched snow covered forest paths, but also I'd assume very beautiful in summer. But above all, this is a war Cemetery, so a place to be absolutely respected.
Written 27 December 2015
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RoutaRescueTeam
Rovaniemi, Finland98 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
The German soldiers cemetery next to the Norvajarvi lake in Rovaniemi, is a beautiful place to visit. Only takes about 15 minutes to drive from Rovaniemi centre.
Written 7 October 2014
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Seija ja Kari K
Rovaniemi, Finland6 contributions
Aug 2019
Beautiful and interesting place to visit, walking distance (800 meters) from parking place. Walk along the beautiful Finnish forest path is nice and calming experience. The impressive building is located by a beautiful lake.
Written 9 September 2019
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TravelnurseUSA
Spartanburg, SC610 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
As we have traveled around Europe, we have taken the opportunity to visit as many military cemetery's as we can. We have visited American, Canadian, British, and German cemetery's and always come away with a sadness that so many perished.
This cemetery is located at the end of a road that has a parking lot for visitors. After leaving the lot, it is about a 10 minute walk to the cemetery. What struck us about this cemetery was the remoteness and what we perceived was it's isolation.
The walk is on flat ground and not at all strenuous.
This cemetery is located at the end of a road that has a parking lot for visitors. After leaving the lot, it is about a 10 minute walk to the cemetery. What struck us about this cemetery was the remoteness and what we perceived was it's isolation.
The walk is on flat ground and not at all strenuous.
Written 25 August 2018
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Written 22 January 2019
Toinen ongelma voi olla tien auraus, Koska rakennukselle ei ole varsinaista ajotietä, vaan polku,sitä ei ehkä pidetä kulkukunnossa talvisaikaan.
Written 31 January 2019
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