House of the Wannsee Conference
House of the Wannsee Conference was a beautiful lakeside villa built in 1914 by pharmaceutical magnate Ernst Marmlier. The imposing mansion later became involved in one of the darkest hours in history. Today the Villa serves as the Memorial and Educational Site House of the Wannsee Conference.
A few years after being built, the home was aquired by German industrialist Friedrich Minoux. In 1941 he was jailed and fined for business fraud against the Berlin Gasworks. From behined bars he sold the villa to a foundation that was aquiring properties to be used by members of the SS and their families for rest and recreation.
No one knows everything that was said during the meeting of high-ranking Nazi officials when they met in this mansion on January 20th 1942, but the subject of the meeting was the so-called "final solution to the Jewish question". The meeting lasted less than 2 hours. History tells us what the 'solution' turned out to be.
A permanent exhibit on the main floor carefully documents events leading up to and during the holocaust via texts and photographs.
In a reconstruction of the meeting room you'll see photographs of the participants along with the minutes of the meeting as recorded by Adolf Eichmann.
Admission to the exhibition is free.
House of the Wannsee Conference is only a 5 minute walk north from Liebermann-Villa am Wannsee so we suggest visiting both at the same time, especially since they are a good distance away from the city center.
House of the Wannsee Conference Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Am Großen Wannsee 56-58, 14109 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 030 217998600
Official Website: House of the Wannsee Conference
House of the Wannsee Conference Reviews
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For me it was spinechilling to walk around the mansion where the famous conference was held. The park and the mansion is very attractive inside there is an exhibit with a lot of documents, photos. Upstairs you can find a huge library with a lot of books on holocaust. I would definitely suggest visiting this place. Entrance is free.
Gabriella Seye - 2 months ago
A visit to the Wannsee Villa is highly recommended. This historic site, where the Final Solution of the Holocaust was planned, offers a deeply informative and compelling museum experience. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and a serene lake, the setting adds a peaceful contrast to the weight of its history. It’s an important place to learn, reflect, and remember.
Diana K - 2 months ago
It’s beautiful. It’s hard to imagine of how a place with dark history look beautiful. Anyway, dark things don’t only happen in dark places but also in bright places gardens flourish and flowers blossom.
Frank Matovu - 3 months ago
Well done experience using their guide (so heart wrenching though…which contrasts with the beautiful view from the back of the house
B Squared - 3 months ago
I like to come here by bike from Potsdam. It's a good place to read a book, take notes, or just daydream.
Kateryna Tkach - 3 months ago
Directions
How to get to House of the Wannsee Conference by S-Bahn
Nearest S-Bahn Line(s): S1, S7
Nearest S-Bahn Station(s): Wannsee
Take the S-Bahn to Berlin Wannsee Station. From there it is about a 5 minute bus ride on the #114 bus. Disembark at Am Großen Wannsee.
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