The Esterwegen Memorial is a European memorial site that commemorates all 15 Emsland camps and their victims in the years 1933 to 1945. The main exhibition documents the history of the Emsland camps in the context of the history of the "Third Reich". The focus is on the prisoners of the time, their forced labor in the moor and the life and suffering in the camps.
In the outdoor area, the landscape design makes the traces of the former camp recognizable and translates parts of the camp topography that are no longer visible, which stand for violence and threat, into a modern design language using steel elements. The locations of the former barracks are visualized by "tree packages". By covering the former prisoner area with lava, a reddish-brown moor landscape is suggested.
The memorial sets an example against dictatorship, violent politics and terror, against nationalism and racism. It calls for a commitment to human rights, the rule of law and democracy.
In the outdoor area, the landscape design makes the traces of the former camp recognizable and translates parts of the camp topography that are no longer visible, which stand for violence and threat, into a modern design language using steel elements. The locations of the former barracks are visualized by "tree packages". By covering the former prisoner area with lava, a reddish-brown moor landscape is suggested.
The memorial sets an example against dictatorship, violent politics and terror, against nationalism and racism. It calls for a commitment to human rights, the rule of law and democracy.
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Openings
The Esterwegen Memorial is open from April to October as follows:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
The memorial is open from November to March as follows
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
The memorial is closed from 15.12. to 15.01.
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
The memorial is open from November to March as follows
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
The memorial is closed from 15.12. to 15.01.
Dayoff: Monday
Price info
Admission is free.
In summer, short guided tours are offered outside on the former camp grounds (in accordance with Corona regulations). By appointment only, as only 9 guests per tour are allowed. Costs: 3 EUR for adults, 2 EUR for pupils/students
In summer, short guided tours are offered outside on the former camp grounds (in accordance with Corona regulations). By appointment only, as only 9 guests per tour are allowed. Costs: 3 EUR for adults, 2 EUR for pupils/students
Eligibility
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
Linguistic proficiency
German, English
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Toilet
Handicapped accessible WC
Barrier-free access
Accessibility
Travel for Everyone
General Information on Accessibility
License (master data)
Emsland Tourismus GmbH
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