Schwandorf, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Gedenken an die Opfer des Luftangriffs
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In Memory of the Victims of the Air Raid
Photographed by James Hulse, March 20, 2026
1. Gedenken an die Opfer des Luftangriffs / In Memory of the Victims of the Air Raid Marker
aber seid getrost:
ich habe die Welt überwunden.“
Joh. 16, 33
ALS MAHNUNG ZUM FRIEDEN
Erinnern wir die Nachgeborenen an die Schreckensnacht des 17. April 1945
Ein Bombardement zerstörte drei Wochen vor Kriegsende große Teile der Stadt, traf Flüchtlingszüge, das Flüchtlingslager im Knabenschulhaus, die St. Salvator-Friedhofskirche, das städtische Hilfskrankenhaus im Kloster der Dominikanerinnen, die Kreuzbergkirche und vernichtete hier die Kirche der evangelischen Gemeinde.
Vierzig Jahre nach diesem Tag, da die Menschheit die Vernichtung der Erde in der Hand hat, gedenken wir der Opfer und bitten Gott, er möge die Bereitschaft zum Frieden wachsen lassen unter uns.
but take courage:
I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
AS A WARNING FOR PEACE
Let us remind future generations of the night of terror of April 17, 1945.
A bombing raid, three weeks before the end of the war, destroyed large parts of the city, struck refugee trains, the refugee camp in the boys’
this page online
Forty years after this day, as humanity holds the destruction of the earth in its hands, we remember the victims and ask God to let the willingness for peace grow among us.
Erected by Protestant Parish District Town of Schwandorf.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 17, 1945.
Location. 49° 19.618′ N, 12° 6.339′ E. Memorial is in Schwandorf, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Bahnhofstraße and Doktor-Martin-Luther-Straße, on the right when traveling west on Bahnhofstraße. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofstraße 1, Schwandorf BY 92421, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Gedenken an die Opfer des Luftangriffs / In Memory of the Victims of the Air Raid Marker
The marker is located at the southwest base of the church tower.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fanny Bloch (a few steps from this marker); Moritz Bloch (a few steps from this marker); Berta Frommer (a few steps from this marker); Ingeborg Frommer (a few steps from this marker); Stadtmauerturm / City Wall Tower (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frieda Waldmann (about 180 meters away); Louis Waldmann (about 180 meters away); Karolina Waldmann (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwandorf.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 20, 2026
3. Gedenken an die Opfer des Luftangriffs / In Memory of the Victims of the Air Raid Marker
The view of the church tower.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
