Kerepesdulo in Budapest, Hungary — Central Europe
Tisztelgés A „Sír Nélküli Hős“ Előtt
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Tribute to a "Hero Without a Grave"
Photographed by Raoul Wallenberg Association, Hungary, October 15, 2026
1. Tribute to a "Hero Without a Grave" Marker
1944 végén a nácik magyar bűntársai erről az állomásról indították útnak a haláltáborok felé a még megmaradt zsidók ezreit.
1944 novemberében és decemberében Raoul Wallenberg svéd diplomata három alkalommal, személyes, bátor fellépésével zsidók százait mentette ki a halálvonatokból, svéd okmányok segítségével kényszerítve ki a szabadon engedésüket.
Raoul Wallenberg Egyesület és Alapítvány
Jane és Martin Sugarman
Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation
Budapest, June 2026
In late 1944, Hungarian collaborators and Nazis deported thousands of the remaining Hungarian Jews to the Nazi Death Camps, from this station.
On three occasions, in November and December 1944, the Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg courageously saved hundreds of Jews from the Death Trains, forcing their release using Swedish identity documents.
The Raoul Wallenberg Association, Hungary
Jane & Martin Sugarman, U.K.
Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation
Budapest, June 2026
Erected 2026 by The Raoul Wallenberg
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Notable Events • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation., and the The Holocaust series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1944.
Location. 47° 29.434′ N, 19° 5.416′ E. Marker is in Budapest. It is in Kerepesdulo. It is on Fiumei út north of Baross u, on the left when traveling south. 1086 Budapest, Fiumei út 22–28, Hungary (located at the historic Józsefváros railway station site in the 8th District). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fiumei út 22-28, Budapest 1086, Hungary. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Carpathian States, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Schengen Area, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Ottoman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Marastoni Jakab
Photographed by Raoul Wallenberg Association, Hungary, October 15, 2026
2. Tribute to a "Hero Without a Grave" Marker
More about this marker. On October 15, 1944, the Hungarian Nazi-backed Arrow Cross Party seized power in Hungary.
• The Party's Origin: The Arrow Cross Party was originally founded in 1935 by Ferenc Szálasi as the Party of National Will, and later reconstituted as the Arrow Cross Party in 1939
• The October 15, 1944 Coup: After Regent Miklós Horthy attempted to announce a secret armistice with the Soviet Union, German forces and the Arrow Cross executed a coup (Operation Panzerfaust). Horthy was deposed under duress.
Regarding Tisztelgés A „Sír Nélküli Hős“ Előtt / Tribute to a "Hero Without a Grave". Raoul Wallenberg Association
Budapest, October 15, 2026
"A Tribute to the "Hero Without a Grave'
Raoul Wallenberg’s Memorial Plaque Renewed
On October 15, 2026, the memorial plaque honoring Raoul Wallenberg was rededicated in a formal ceremony at the main entrance of the House of Fates (Sorsok Háza), located at the former Józsefváros railway station. The original plaque had been unveiled on January 17, 2006, but was stolen by unknown persons in 2013. Now, through the collaborative efforts of many, a fitting memorial once again marks the site where human destinies were decided in 1944.
The text of the new plaque reads:
"In late 1944, the Nazis' Hungarian accomplices dispatched thousands of the remaining Jews from this station to the death camps. In November and December of 1944, Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg saved hundreds of Jews from the 'death trains' on three separate occasions through his courageous personal intervention, securing their release by means of Swedish documents."
The event was opened by Dr. József Sebes, President of the Raoul Wallenberg Association. Speeches were delivered by Karin Olofsdotter,
Photographed by Raoul Wallenberg Association, Hungary, October 15, 2026
3. Tribute to a "Hero Without a Grave" Marker
In his speech, he also shared a personal story:
Dr. Yvette Kardos—a recipient of the Wallenberg Prize and an association representative—shared that her own grandfather was saved at this very railway station. Following a suggestion from Wallenberg, he presented a laundry receipt he happened to have in his pocket as a letter of safe conduct—a document that was, miraculously, accepted.
Subsequently, Karin Olofsdotter, Director General for Administrative Affairs at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (and former Swedish Ambassador to Budapest), and Diana Madunic, the current Swedish Ambassador to Budapest, delivered speeches. Both paid tribute to the courage and example of Raoul Wallenberg, whose legacy continues
4. Raoul Wallenberg
Prof. Szabolcs Szita, former director of the Holocaust Documentation Center, delivered an address titled "Painful Remembrance." He recounted the long journey undertaken by those who have fought to preserve this memorial site. Various proposals were put forward to save the railway station and transform it into an authentic memorial—including a plan for a "House of Remembrance" dedicated to the Jewish children who were killed. However, the fate of the building complex remains uncertain, and the physical traces of the past at the site continue to be at risk. It is, therefore, of particular significance that Raoul Wallenberg’s memorial plaque has been restored today—along with the memory of the mass rescue operations so inextricably linked to his name.
We extend our thanks to State Secretary Karin Olofsdotter and Ambassador Diana Madunic for today’s gesture and for their presence. We are grateful to Jane and Martin Sugarman (United Kingdom) and the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, whose support made the creation of the new plaque possible. We thank Prof. Szabolcs Szita for his moving and thought-provoking words, as well as everyone who joined us to commemorate together.
Raoul Wallenberg has no grave. His memory is preserved by the places where he saved lives—and by us, who ensure that these places do not fade into oblivion."
Also see . . .
1. Raoul Wallenberg.
Raoul Wallenberg (4 August 1912 – disappeared 17 January 1945)[note 1][1] was a Swedish architect, businessman, diplomat, and humanitarian. He saved thousands of Jews in German-occupied Hungary during the Holocaust from German Nazis and Hungarian fascists during the later stages of World War II. While serving as Sweden's special envoy in Budapest between July and December 1944, Wallenberg issued protective passports and sheltered Jews in buildings which he declared as Swedish territory.(Submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)
On 17 January 1945, during the Siege of Budapest by the Red Army, agents of SMERSH detained Wallenberg on suspicion of espionage, and he subsequently disappeared.
2. A Swedish Rescuer in Budapest.
Wallenberg’s bold methods put him in great danger, but he never thought of stopping. He remained in the city during the Soviet siege of Budapest with the "protected" Jews and threatened the German commander and the Arrow Cross leader not to go through with the idea to harm the remaining Jews. Before the Soviets entered the city, he told Per Anger, his colleague in the Swedish legation: “I’ve taken on this assignment, and I will never be able to go back to Stockholm without knowing inside myself that I’d done all a man could do to save as many Jews as possible”.(Submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)
3. The Story of Raoul Wallenberg.
Video outlining the story of Righteous Among the Nations Raoul Wallenberg, of Sweden.(Submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)
Additional keywords. Holocaust
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
