Struthof, Concentration camp memorial in Natzwiller, France.
Struthof is a concentration camp memorial in Natzwiller in the Vosges Mountains. The site preserves barracks, a crematorium, burial areas, and exhibition spaces that document prisoner experiences during wartime.
The camp was established by Nazi forces in 1941 and held resistance fighters forced to labor in granite quarries. It remained operational on French soil until liberation arrived in 1944.
The site honors those who resisted Nazi occupation and were deported here. Visitors encounter memorials and plaques throughout the grounds that recognize prisoners from many different countries.
The memorial has parking areas near the entrance for both cars and coaches. Wear sturdy shoes as the grounds are on a slope with pathways that include stairs and varied terrain.
The camp sat at 800 meters elevation in the mountains, making it the highest Nazi detention center in occupied Europe. This remote location made escape attempts more difficult and conditions even harsher for prisoners.
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