Stasi-Gefängnis Gedenkstätte

The Stasi Prison Memorial is a prison and museum in Rostock that shows detention conditions from the East German era. The building contains multiple wings with original cells, interrogation rooms, and administrative spaces that document the daily lives of both prisoners and guards.

The prison facility was built in the 1950s and served the Ministry for State Security as a jail for detainees from the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the building was converted into a memorial and opened to the public.

The site is named after the state security apparatus that once controlled East Germany, and it reflects how people experienced oppression under the regime. Visitors can see how prisoners were kept in cramped cells and learn about the surveillance methods that were used daily.

The memorial offers both guided and self-guided tours, allowing visitors to explore the spaces at their own pace. The site is centrally located in Rostock and is easily accessible by public transport; check ahead for current opening hours and admission requirements.

The building was not just a prison but also a center for psychological manipulation by the secret police, causing many detainees to suffer lasting trauma. These practices are now documented through preserved records and survivor testimonies, making the site an important witness to abuse of power.