Natzwiller, Administrative commune in Bas-Rhin department, Grand Est region, France.
Description
Natzwiller is a French commune located in the Bas-Rhin department, featuring rolling hills and woodlands characteristic of the northeastern French countryside within the Grand Est region.
History
The village of Natzwiller holds historical significance due to its association with the Natzweiler-Struthof concentration camp, the only Nazi concentration camp established on French territory during World War II.
Culture
Local culture in Natzwiller reflects traditional Alsatian influences through half-timbered houses and stone architecture that demonstrate centuries-old regional building practices and craftsmanship traditions.
Practical
Visitors can access the memorial site via local roads from Molsheim, with marked trails leading to the former camp area suitable for respectful exploration and historical education.
Did you know?
Natzwiller houses the only Nazi concentration camp ever built on French soil, now serving as an educational memorial that attracts visitors seeking to understand wartime history.
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