Marienfelde refugee transit camp, Transit camp and museum in Marienfelde, Berlin, Germany.
Marienfelde Refugee Transit Camp was a reception center where people arriving from East Berlin were processed and registered. It now houses an exhibition with documents, photographs, and everyday objects that document the procedures and experiences of that time.
The site was founded in 1953 to receive people fleeing from the east and seeking passage to the west. For over a decade it remained a crucial point for those leaving their former home behind.
The site's name reflects the escape routes that thousands of Berliners used during division. Visitors see personal belongings and rooms that show how people lived and expressed their hopes for freedom.
The museum is located on Marienfelde and is easily reached by public transport. Plan to spend about two hours viewing the exhibition, and note that guided tours are offered on certain days.
A special feature is the reconstructed living quarters that show how cramped and basic the conditions were for people waiting. This space gives an immediate sense of what daily life was like for thousands of people.
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