Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also called the Holocaust Memorial is an undulating 4.7 acre monument consisting of a grid of 2,711 concrete slabs (stalae) of varying height. Completed in December 2004 and dedicated on May 10, 2005, it is a place that will make an indelible impact on you.
While Peter Eisenman, the New York architect who designed the memorial, denies having any intention of the memorial resembling a burial site, many visitors do sense a resemblance to a cemetery or rows upon rows of coffins. However, this is an abstract memorial that can symbolize a very dark time and event in many different to different people.
The important thing is to remember, respect the many Jews who lost their lives in unspeakable ways during this dark time and to learn how small acts of discrimination and violence can quickly lead to much great atrocities.
As you venture deep into this memorial, take time to reflect and try to understand the great loss that was inflicted on people no different that you and I.
During your visit it is important to visit the underground Place of Information situated at the eastern edge. There you will find a timeline of events and much more detail and insight into the holocaust. There are themed rooms where you will find photographs, biographies, letters and even personal items of some of the families that suffered.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoHolocaust Memorial Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Address: Cora-Berliner-Straße 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 030 2639430
Official Website: Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust Memorial Reviews
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out of 5 Beautifully done, thought provoking, inclusive, powerful…I learned so much. It was a very emotionally intense experience. Highly recommend! Admission is free to the interior, underground museum and there is only a small fee of €3 for the audio device. The staff was lovely and they also offer a free coat-check. I think I may have had a longer than usual wait time to enter, but that is to be expected with Berlin Marathon in just a few days.
I didn’t take many photos, none from inside actually. I guess I was just too wrapped up in the experience, it was something I will never forget.
Scarlet Hamrick - a week ago
Powerful, sobering, exhausting , heartbreaking but necessary and well worth a visit. Walking the memorial is haunting as you are suddenly alone. The visitor center is heartbreaking recounting such atrocities but worth the visit lest we forget.
Kurt Langheld - 2 weeks ago
Very eerie and moving memorial that makes you feel incredibly isolated, much like the Jewish people of Germany must have experienced during the lead up to the Holocaust. Visit and reflect if you are in Berlin.
James Patterson - a month ago
U need to come and walk around cos the uneven ground would make u feel something. The further u walk in, the more you are covered with higher blocks.
I didn’t go down to the underground exhibition but I saw a narrator and a group of people on the stairs to the underground. It seemed to me I had to make a reservation, however, I didn’t ask. Make sure u find out before visiting if interested to see what’s there.
Babab Studio - 2 months ago
This was a beautiful memorial. I walked around to the middle of the maze where the columns were taller than I was. It was daunting and reminiscent of how the Jews must have felt being marched into concentration camps. See it at night because it lights up beautifully.
Barb G - a month ago
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How to get to Holocaust Memorial by S-Bahn, U-Bahn
Nearest S-Bahn, U-Bahn Line(s): S1, S2, S25, S25, S26, U55
Nearest S-Bahn, U-Bahn Station(s): Brandenburger Tor
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