La Cambe German War Cemetery — Attraction in Bayeux

A somber experience, but definitely a place worth visiting. A huge contrast to the American and Canadian cemeteries (both of which are also must-visit places if you are interested in D-Day/WW2), both in number of buried and in the emotional feel of the place. The German cemetery is beautiful, but in a dark, sad way that leaves an empty feeling. The signs near the entrance are almost apologetic in nature, pointing out that not every soldier believed in the cause they were fighting for. The visitor center was unmanned, and the relatively cheap, poor displays set the tone for the place. Row after row of low, dark headstones surround a tall burial mound for unknown soldiers topped with a large sculpture of black stone. The sheer number of graves combined with the low headstones and crosses and rows of trees paid for by families and organizations from Germany, France, and other nations create a profound effect that won't...

A peaceful cemetery located near Omaha beach were fierce fighting occurred during the Allied Normandy landings of 1944. Other German dead were reinterred here after World War two from burial sites in surrounding areas and nearly 21,400 fallen military personnel now rest midst beautiful scattered maple trees. A central pathway leads to the huge "Kamaradengraben" summited by a basalt lava cross which poignantly is flanked by two "Trauernde Eltern" statues. Wandering amongst the rows of flat grave markers one becomes struck that Indeed some of those buried here far from their Fatherland were tragic victims of circumstance of their time, arising from the evil which was...

A very very sad place. Unbelievable how many lives had to be waisted for the cause. So many young German soldiers and unbelievable many non named graves here. It is a big contrast compared to the allied cemeteries. A very dark and sober place that takes your breath away. Even on the most beautiful days. There is sufficient parking available and it has a somewhat cheap feeling visitor center that shows all the German cemeteries in France. The also mention other conflicts in the world. Nothing is being glorified, just a place to remember the once that...