Flossenbürg

Flossenbürg is a municipality in northeastern Bavaria set in hilly terrain near the border with the Czech Republic. The area is marked by a memorial site complex that preserves the record of the concentration camp that once operated there.

Flossenbürg first appeared in historical records in 948 when it served as a stronghold for the Hohenstaufen family. The granite quarries that developed here became economically important over the centuries, shaping the region until the concentration camp became the defining chapter of its story.

The memorial site tells the story of thousands who suffered imprisonment and forced labor here during World War II. Visitors encounter reminders of this difficult chapter that still shapes how people understand the place today.

The municipality is reachable by bus from nearby towns like Weiden and Neustadt an der Waldnaab. The memorial site can be explored on foot, so plan enough time to walk through both the indoor exhibits and outdoor areas.

The granite blocks quarried here over centuries were used as building material for major projects across Germany. Today the abandoned stone pits themselves tell the story of this industrial past, which became inseparably linked to what happened later.

Location: Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Elevation above the sea: 644 m

Shares border with: Lesná, Floß, Waldthurn

Website: http://flossenbuerg.de

GPS coordinates: 49.73583,12.34861

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:23