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Memorial Sites in Germany

Places of remembrance for the victims of National Socialism and the East German dictatorship, with exhibitions and educational programs.

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Baden-Württemberg (14)

Berlin (14)

Bavaria (11)

Thuringia (9)

Lower Saxony (8)

North Rhine-Westphalia (8)

Saxony (7)

Brandenburg (5)

Hesse (4)

Rhineland-Palatinate (4)

Saxony-Anhalt (4)

Schleswig-Holstein (4)

Bremen (2)

Hamburg (2)

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (1)

Memorial Sites in Germany: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 97 memorial sites in Germany, spread across 15 states and 76 towns and cities. Most of them are in Baden-Württemberg (14), Berlin (14), and Bavaria (11).

At the city level, Berlin (14), Bremen (2), and Erfurt (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.

49 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4.50 and €7.50.

29 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 19 offer dedicated programs for families, and 16 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

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Frequently asked questions

How many memorial sites are there in Germany?

Our directory currently lists 97 memorial sites in Germany across 76 towns and cities.

What are the best-known memorial sites in Germany?

Some of the best known are East Side Gallery, KZ-Gedenkstätte Mittelbau-Dora, Kreismuseum Wewelsburg, Topographie des Terrors, and Gedenkstätte Plötzensee.

Which memorial sites in Germany offer free admission?

49 museums are free to visit – for example East Side Gallery, KZ-Gedenkstätte Mittelbau-Dora, Topographie des Terrors, and Gedenkstätte Plötzensee.

Which memorial sites in Germany are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 29 are open, such as East Side Gallery, Topographie des Terrors, and Gedenkstätte Plötzensee.

Which memorial sites in Germany are wheelchair accessible?

29 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including East Side Gallery, Topographie des Terrors, and Gedenkstätte Plötzensee. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Germany?

A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €18.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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