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Gedenkstätte Feldscheune Isenschnibbe Gardelegen: A Memorial to the Victims of Nazi Terror

A poignant memorial and documentation center honoring the victims of the Gardelegen Massacre during the final days of World War II.

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The Gedenkstätte Feldscheune Isenschnibbe Gardelegen is a memorial site commemorating the massacre of over 1,000 concentration camp prisoners in April 1945. Located on the outskirts of Gardelegen, Germany, the site includes a cemetery and a documentation center detailing the events and their aftermath.

A brief summary to Gedenkstätte Feldscheune Isenschnibbe Gardelegen / Isenschnibbe Barn Memorial

  • Tuesday 9 am-3:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-3:30 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-3:30 pm
  • Friday 9 am-1 pm

Local tips

  • Allow ample time to explore both the outdoor memorial and the documentation center.
  • Consider booking a guided tour in advance for a more in-depth understanding of the site's history.
  • The site is outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Be aware that the content and subject matter can be emotionally challenging.
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Getting There

  • Car

    The Gedenkstätte Feldscheune Isenschnibbe Gardelegen is located outside of Gardelegen. From the town center, follow the signs directing you to the memorial site. The B71 and B188 highways lead to Gardelegen, from which the memorial site is signposted. Parking is available at the site. There are no tolls on the direct route to the memorial.

  • Public Transport

    Gardelegen is accessible by train and bus. From the Gardelegen train station, take a local bus or taxi to the Gedenkstätte Feldscheune Isenschnibbe. Bus fares within Gardelegen are typically around €2-3. A taxi ride from the train station to the memorial will cost approximately €10-15.

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The Gedenkstätte Feldscheune Isenschnibbe Gardelegen stands as a somber reminder of the atrocities committed during the final days of World War II. In April 1945, over 1,000 concentration camp prisoners from various European countries were brutally murdered in a barn near Gardelegen. These prisoners, who had been evacuated from camps further east, were victims of a Nazi death march. The memorial site includes the remains of the barn where the massacre took place, a cemetery where the victims are buried, and a documentation center. The center features exhibits about the massacre, the victims, and the historical context of the event. Visitors can learn about the individual stories of those who perished and reflect on the consequences of intolerance and hatred. The open grounds are accessible during the day, and guided tours can be arranged. The memorial serves as a place of remembrance, education, and warning. It encourages visitors to confront the past and to work towards a future free from violence and discrimination.

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