Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe

Ehrenfried Günther v. Hünefeld

Photographed by James Hulse, October 10, 2026

1. Ehrenfried Günther v. Hünefeld Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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Ehrenfried Günther v. Hünefeld
geb. 1.V.1892　　gest. 5.II.1929

Am 13.IV.1928 ✠ querte zum ersten Mal ✠ das
Flugzeug ✠ Bremen ✠ in der Richtung von
Osten nach Westen den Atlantischen Ozean

Urheber des Fluges war E. G. v. Hünefeld
Der Nordd. Lloyd ✠ u ✠ Vaterlandsfreunde
in Stadt und Reich ✠ halfen ihn durchführen

✠ Köhl ✠ v. Hünefeld ✠ Fitzmaurice ✠
die Deutschen und der Ire ✠ flogen zu dritt
Der Abflug geschah in Irland die Landung
vor der nordamerikanischen Ostküste ✠✠
Beim Versuch den Gelandeten Hilfe zu bringen
opferte sich der Amerikaner Floyd Bennett
Ehre seinem Andenken!

Im Herzen unser Stadt ✠ bewahre diese
Tafel die Erinnerung an ein Unternehmen
das nach dem Weltkriege ✠ ein friedliches
Zusammenwirken ✠ zwischen dem
seefahrenden Deutschland u. seinen
Nachbarn über See erneuerte

(English Translation)
In Memory of Ehrenfried Günther von Hünefeld
May 1, 1892 – February 5, 1929

On April 13, 1928, the airplane Bremen made the

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first east-to-west crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. Ehrenfried Günther von Hünefeld organized the flight with help from North German Lloyd and supporters in Bremen and throughout Germany. The three men aboard were Hermann Köhl and von Hünefeld from Germany, and James Fitzmaurice from Ireland. They took off from Ireland and landed off the east coast of North America. The American Floyd Bennett gave his life trying to bring help to the crew. May his memory be honored. May this plaque in the heart of Bremen preserve the memory of a flight that renewed peaceful cooperation between Germany and its neighbors across the sea after World War I.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1929.

Location. 53° 4.55′ N, 8° 48.497′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is at the intersection of Am Markt and Domshof, on the left when traveling north on Am Markt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Am Markt 21, Bremen 28195, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central

Photographed by James Hulse, October 10, 2026

2. Ehrenfried Günther v. Hünefeld Marker

The marker is located on the left side of the building.

Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); St. Petri-Dom / St. Peter’s Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Bismarck-Denkmal / Bismarck Monument (a few steps from this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St. Petri-Dom / St. Peter’s Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Domportale mahnen uns / The Cathedral Doors Serve as a Reminder (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Kirchhof Unser Lieben Frauen / Churchyard of Our Lady (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.

Also see . . . Ehrenfried Günther Freiherr von Hünefeld. Wikipedia

Ehrenfried Günther Freiherr von Hünefeld (1 May 1892 – 5
Public Domain via photographer Nicola Perscheid and Wikipedia Commons, circa 1928

3. Ehrenfried Günther v. Hünefeld
February 1929) was a German aviation pioneer and initiator of the first transatlantic aeroplane flight from East to West.

(Submitted on November 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.