Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial

The Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial is a former prison and museum in Berlin that documents the history of political persecution. The building displays cells, interrogation rooms, and special facilities where prisoners were held and questioned.

The prison was operated by the Soviet secret service in the 1950s and later used by East Germany. It served as a place of arrest and interrogation for political opponents over several decades.

Access is primarily through guided tours that provide deeper insight into operations. Most areas are accessible to visitors, with some rooms preserved in their original form.

Many tours are conducted by former prisoners who share their personal experiences. These firsthand accounts provide an authentic perspective that textbooks cannot convey.

Location: Berlin

Inception: 1994

Official opening: 1994

Address: Genslerstraße 66, 13055 Berlin

Phone: +493098608230

Email: info@stiftung-hsh.de

Website: http://stiftung-hsh.de

GPS coordinates: 52.54170,13.50110

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49