Amidst the serene landscape of Lübeck’s Ehrenfriedhof, stands Die Mutter. Die Mutter is not just a sculpture. It’s a poignant reminder of a dark day in Lübeck’s history. Die Mutter, sculpted around 1960 by Joseph Krautwald, serves as a memorial to the victims of the devastating bombardment that rained down on Lübeck on March 29, 1942. Those lost souls, now rest beneath the very ground we stand upon. Die Mutter, with her sorrowful yet resolute posture, embodies the grief and resilience of a city scarred by war. The sculpture’s presence in the Ehrenfriedhof, Lübeck’s honorary cemetery, further emphasizes the significance of this location as the final resting place for the victims of the 1942 air raid. Die Mutter stands as a silent testament to their memory. A stark reminder of the human cost of conflict. Die Mutter compels us to remember. To reflect. To learn from the past and strive for a future free from such devastation. Visit Die Mutter in the Ehrenfriedhof. Allow yourself to be moved by the weight of history it bears. And carry with you the silent message of peace and remembrance it embodies.
Hermann-Löns-Blick
“Did anyone bring binoculars?” a young boy excitedly asks his parents, pointing towards the top of the structure. High above