Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust Memorial

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: No

Regular 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

Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 Star Rating

3 Star Rating an installation of approximately 2700 concrete blocks all equally long but differently tall. I wasn't very impressed, perhaps because there were many people, some sitting or lying on top of the blocks. I know there is also an underground part but I haven't seen it.
david randellini - 4 months ago

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5 Star Rating The most confronting museum I’ve ever visited! Take your time, read the stories, fair warning you’ll likely be pretty sad / angry when you leave the museum.. Recommend paying the €4 for the audio guide with more information
Jayden Stuckey - 5 months ago

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5 Star Rating Entering the site, it is more impressive than how it looks from the outside. Once you are in the centre, you do feel more closed off from your surroundings.
Nina Baeten - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating It's difficult to review a memorial which only exists because of hatred in the past. It's an incredible monument and a lot, lot bigger than we expected. The only down side is, when you have a free entry monument somee people just don't seem to know how to act respectfully.
Andy Wakeman - a month ago

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5 Star Rating This memorial site build as a reminder for the murdered 6 millions Jewish victims in Europe duing the the world war II period. On the ground level, there are rows of concrete columns. In underground, its a free to public museum with informations and contributions relating to the fallen victims and their loved ones. There is a locker area to safekeep your belongings, and a small area for purchases related. The staffs and security are really friendly and polite as well.
Johnny Johnny - a week ago

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Directions

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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