Borderlandmuseum Eichsfeld

The museum occupies the former border crossing buildings between East and West Germany, featuring exhibits about the Cold War division.

Established in 1995, the museum preserves the original checkpoint structures where passport controls occurred until November 1989.

The museum displays document everyday experiences of Germans living on both sides of the border through photographs, artifacts, and personal accounts.

The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with tickets priced at 5 euros for adults and 4 euros for groups.

A six-kilometer circular trail guides visitors through preserved border installations, including watchtowers and sections of the original fortifications.

Location: Heilbad Heiligenstadt

Inception: 1995

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Part of: Grenzübergang Worbis-Duderstadt

Address: Duderstädter Str. 7, 37339 Teistungen

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Website: http://grenzlandmuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 51.48237,10.26194

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26