Die Rampe

Die Rampe is a memorial in Kassel featuring a historical freight wagon and sculptures of falling figures whose garments remain visible. The installation allows visitors to directly grasp the scale of this historical catastrophe.

The memorial references the Henschelwerk factory, which deployed forced laborers during World War II to manufacture vehicles and weapons. The artistic interpretation focuses on the human experience of this inhumane exploitation.

The memorial was created by artist Eva Renée Nele Bode to process her childhood memories of forced laborers. The work communicates its meaning through visual language that speaks directly to visitors without didacticism.

The memorial is now located on the University of Kassel campus between a lecture hall and learning center. The site is accessible on foot and visitors can view the work at their own pace.

The original work suffered fire damage from vandalism and required seven years of restoration before returning to public display. This extended recovery became part of the memorial's own story.

Location: Kassel

Creator: Renee Nele

GPS coordinates: 51.32380,9.50631

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41