Sorge Border Museum, Border museum in Oberharz am Brocken, Germany
The Sorge Border Museum is a memorial site documenting German division, where visitors encounter original sections of barrier installations and control equipment from the border. The building itself functioned as a checkpoint and now houses documents, models, and photographs from that period.
The Sorge checkpoint was part of the system dividing Germany from 1949 until 1990, and the structure survived this period largely unchanged. Following the fall of the wall, it was converted into a museum to preserve the history of this division for future generations.
The museum reveals how daily life unfolded for people living on both sides of the barrier and how closely communities remained connected despite separation. Displays show stories of families unable to see each other and the reality of existence in a divided land.
The museum sits near Sorge train station and is easily reached by foot, offering guided tours and school programs throughout the year. The warmer months provide the best experience, as outdoor sections are more fully accessible during this time.
The site features an art installation called Ring der Erinnerung that marks locations where people died attempting to escape. This work connects past events with quiet reflection on what freedom and barriers mean.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
