Helmut Drechsler Gedenkstein

Helmut Drechsler Gedenkstein is a memorial in Colditz, Leipzig, Saxony. Helmut Drechsler Gedenkstein is situated near the nature reserve Kohlbachtal, as well as near the fire station Feuerwehr Hohnbach.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Kohlbachtal and Polish-Saxon Post Milestone Colditz.

Kohlbachtal

Nature reserve

Photo: Michael w, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Kohlbachtal is a nature reserve.

Polish-Saxon Post Milestone Colditz

Historic site

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Polish-Saxon Post Milestone Colditz is a historic site, which is situated 1 km north of Helmut Drechsler Gedenkstein.

Oflag IV-C

Museum

Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.

Oflag IV-C, generally known as Colditz Castle, was a prominent German Army prisoner-of-war camp for captured Allied officers during World War II. Located in Colditz, Saxony, the camp operated within the medieval Colditz Castle, which overlooks the town. Oflag IV-C is situated 2 km northeast of Helmut Drechsler Gedenkstein.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Zschadraß and Lastau.

Zschadraß

Village

Photo: Alma, CC BY 2.5.

Zschadraß is a village and a former municipality in the Leipzig district in Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Colditz. Zschadraß is situated 3 km northeast of Helmut Drechsler Gedenkstein.

Lastau

Village

Photo: RonnyMeissner, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Lastau is a village in Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany with approx. 222 inhabitants. On 1 January 1994 it was incorporated into the town Colditz. Lastau is situated 3½ km southeast of Helmut Drechsler Gedenkstein.

Sermuth

Village

Photo: Jwaller, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Sermuth is a village, which is situated 4 km north of Helmut Drechsler Gedenkstein.

Helmut Drechsler Gedenkstein

Type: Memorial
Inscription: “Helmut Drechsler * 18.9.1916 in Colditz + 4.2.1960 in Fort Archambault Zentralafrika”
Category: historic site
Location: Colditz, Leipzig, Leipzig Lowlands-Central Hills, Saxony, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
View on OpenStreetMap

Latitude

51.12292° or 51° 7′ 23″ north

Longitude

12.78176° or 12° 46′ 54″ east

Open location code

9F3J4QFJ+5P

OpenStreetMap ID

node 4784618561

OpenStreetMap feature

historic=memorial

This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.

We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Feuerwehr Hohnbach and Altteichquelle.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Froschmetamorphose and Neuteich.

Leipzig Lowlands-Central Hills: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Leipzig and Torgau.

Curious Memorials to Discover

Uncover intriguing memorials from every corner of the globe.