Commemorative event scheduled for September 14th
On September 14th, 2025, the city of Euskirchen invites its residents and visitors to embark on a journey through history as it opens its doors to some of its most significant landmarks. From 11 am to 5 pm, admission will be free for all events, making it an unmissable opportunity to explore the city's rich past.
The day's events will commence at the Honor Cemetery, located on Frauenberger Straße. Established in 1954 as a memorial for the fallen of World War I and the war dead of 1936-1945, the cemetery contains various war graves and memorials. The memorial for the Russian fallen is symbolized by a stele made of Muschelkalk, while a three-part grave wall commemorates the Polish fallen. A simple grave made of graywacke stands as a poignant reminder of the unknown war dead.
The cultural and support association CASINO e.V. will open the halls and vaulted cellars of the 'Casino' society house on Kaplan-Kellermann-Str.1, which was remodelled in 1928 in the Art Deco style. The vaulted cellars, recently cleaned of various colours, will offer a glimpse into the building's history, with the stonework currently visible. The Rhenish Association for Monument Preservation and Landscape Protection e.V. will also be present at the 'Casino' society house, explaining their work and support for building and landscape monuments.
For those interested in the city's religious history, guided tours of the Protestant Church tower will be available every hour, starting at 11 am. The tower, rebuilt in 1952, features a semicircular external staircase, plaster strips, cornices, basalt columns, corner quaderings, and a bell tower.
The 'Prussian Locomotive Shed' on Ost Street 2a will also be open, featuring the special locomotive 'Sugar Susi'. The Eisenbahnfreunde Euskirchen e.V. will be on hand to explain the 'Sugar Susi', and many other locomotives will be open for viewing, with their technology explained.
History buffs will not want to miss the special exhibitions at the Euskirchen City Museum. The 'New Beginning in Peace. Euskirchen 1945-1961' exhibition, held at Wilhelmstraße 32-34, offers a glimpse into the city's post-war recovery. Meanwhile, the special exhibition at the museum shows the situation in Euskirchen after the occupation by the Allied forces at the end of World War II.
The idea for the 'Living Cemetery' project at Euskirchen Cemetery was developed by the artist Angela Glajcar. Visitors are encouraged to explore the cemetery and reflect on the lives of those who are buried there.
Information material about the Honor Cemetery is available at the info stand of the Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge e.V., North Rhine-Westphalia branch.
This is a unique opportunity to delve into Euskirchen's history and appreciate the city's rich cultural heritage. So, mark your calendars and join us on September 14th for a day of historical discovery!
