Memorial Parc Hosingen

The Memorial Parc Hosingen commemorates the events of the Second World War in and around the village, highlighting their significance at several memorial sites.

Inaugurated in 2026, Memorial Parc Hosingen is dedicated to local history during the Second World War and the Battle of the Bulge. It focuses on four sites that are linked in different ways to the events of that time in and around Hosingen. 

The Hosingen Water Tower 

When the Battle of the Bulge began in December 1944, Hosingen lay right in the middle of the combat zone. The water tower at that time offered a sweeping view of the surrounding area and was therefore also of military significance. During their retreat, German troops blew up the tower to prevent the Americans from using it as an observation post. It was rebuilt after the war. The current tower, which is around 30 metres high, still serves as a water reservoir and houses an exhibition on Hosingen’s wartime history and the role of the water tower during the Battle of the Bulge. The interior and the view from the tower are accessible only as part of a guided tour. Information on the guided tours can be found below. 

The ‘Keystone in the Way’ Memorial 

The large bronze keystone commemorates the soldiers of the 28th US Infantry Division, who took part in the defence of northern Luxembourg in 1944. The ‘Keystone’ was the division’s emblem. The cracks and damage deliberately incorporated into the monument symbolise the fierce fighting during the Battle of the Bulge. The monument is freely accessible. 

The memorial stone at the German military cemetery 

This memorial stone was erected in 1946 by German prisoners of war in memory of their fallen comrades. After the remains were later reinterred at the German military cemetery in Sandweiler, the stone also disappeared and was gradually forgotten. In 2021, it was rediscovered and recovered during investigations at the former site of the mass grave. Since 2026, it has stood in Memorial Parc Hosingen as a reminder of this chapter in post-war history. The memorial stone is freely accessible. 

Memorial to the victims of war mines and munitions

Unveiled in 2024, this memorial commemorates the people who died in Luxembourg as a result of leftover war munitions, particularly during the post-war reconstruction period. A QR code allows visitors to learn the stories of more than 230 documented victims.

The outdoor area of Memorial Parc Hosingen can be visited at any time free of charge. Parking is available on site.