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In the quiet sanctuaries of our erevelden (war cemeteries), every grave tells a story, transcending boundaries and time. Let's reflect on the lessons they impart, and join us in envisioning a future of peace and safety for all.

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Video: Guidelines for visiting the war cemeteries

Visiting the Erevelden

Welcome to the Netherlands war cemeteries (erevelden) in Indonesia, the final resting place of war victims – military and predominantly civilian from varying backgrounds. These sacred grounds bear witness to the resilience and diversity of those who experienced the upheavals of war. As you explore, let their stories inspire reflection, learning, and a commitment to a future of peace and safety for all. 

Discover the Erevelden

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Ereveld Menteng Pulo

Nestled in the heart of Jakarta, Menteng Pulo war cemetery stands out for its serene Simultaan church and columbarium, offering a poignant contrast to the city’s hustle and bustle.

  • Simultaan Church
  • > 4000 war victims
  • Jakarta

Ereveld Ancol

Ancol war cemetery bears the sombre history of being an execution site during the Japanese occupation, with the Hemelboom mindi tree serving as a silent witness to the past.

  • Place of Execution WWII
  • ± 2000 war victims
  • Jakarta

Ereveld Pandu

Set against Bandung’s serene backdrop, Pandu war cemetery – with its renowned Tjiaterstelling monument – was established in 1948, six years after the Battle of the (nearby) Tjiater Pass.

  • Tjiaterstelling Monument
  • > 4000 war victims
  • Bandung

Ereveld Leuwigajah

Distinctive because it contains the most graves of all war cemeteries, Leuwigajah war cemetery was initially set up as a burial ground for the deceased from nearby internment camps.

  • Most Graves
  • > 5200 war victims
  • Cimahi

Ereveld Kalibanteng

Because Kalibanteng war cemetery is marked by a significant number of women and children laid to rest here, it is often referred to as the women and children’s war cemetery. Their graves alongside the men’s, tell a story of hardship and resilience.

  • Women and Children
  • > 3000 war victims
  • Semarang

Ereveld Candi

Located on a hill in Semarang, Candi war cemetery is the sole military Dutch war cemetery in Indonesia. It was established by the Dutch Tiger Brigade in Semarang in 1946.

  • Military
  • ± 1100 war victims
  • Semarang

Ereveld Kembang Kuning

Known as the navy war cemetery, Kembang Kuning war cemetery is the resting place of numerous Royal Navy personnel and houses the renowned Karel Doorman monument.

  • Navy
  • > 5000 war victims
  • Surabaya
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Erevelden in Indonesia

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Former sites of the Dutch war cemeteries in Indonesia

The current 7 war cemeteries to which all war victims have been relocated

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