Friedhof der Märzgefallenen (cemetery of the fallen in March)
Many of the Berliners who took to the streets on 18 March 1848 in the hope of a better life were ordinary, often young people. Most were desperately poor. Numerous apprentices, tradespeople and labourers were among them, as well as some women. They were all united by the courage to risk their lives for social reform and civil liberties.
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Der neue Ausstellungsteil zur Revolution 1848/49
255 victims of the Berlin March Revolution are buried in the Cemetery of the March Fallen. The cemetery was laid out specifically for them. It is not only an authentic site of the revolutionary events, but was deliberately created as a memorial to the revolution and the fallen barricade fighters.
In November and December 1918, the first victims of the 1918–19 Revolution were also buried at the Cemetery of the March Fallen. It thus became a memorial site for two revolutions and, to this day, stands as a symbol of the struggle for freedom and co-determination that spans the ages.
The exhibition ‘The Cornerstone of Our Democracy’
Visit the expanded multimedia exhibition housed in a converted shipping container and in the outdoor area, and learn more about the revolutions of 1848 and 1918.
The exhibition also recounts the fascinating and eventful history of the Cemetery of the March Martyrs and the nature of remembrance under various political systems.
- An audio guide is available for children aged 10 and over.
Additional information
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9 am–8 pm
Public guided tour:
- every Sunday at 11.00 am
Temporary exhibition in the 30-metre-long shipping container in front of the cemetery
- Pioneering figures of the 1848–49 Revolution
- Opening hours: Tuesdays to Fridays, 10 am–4 pm
Accessibility
It is possible to visit the cemetery and the exhibition using walking aids or wheelchairs. However, we are currently unable to provide facilities for visitors with hearing or visual impairments.
