Helmstedt–Marienborn border crossing

The Helmstedt-Marienborn crossing contains preserved control buildings, tunnels, and inspection facilities spanning across a substantial area of the former border zone.

From 1945 to 1990, this checkpoint regulated the movement between East and West Germany, processing vehicles and individuals along the primary route to West Berlin.

The site features exhibitions in former control buildings that document border procedures, personal stories, and the experiences of travelers during German division.

The memorial site opens daily for visitors, with guided tours available in multiple languages that explain the checkpoint's operations and security measures.

The facility housed up to 1000 border personnel who operated an underground tunnel system designed for military transport and surveillance activities.

Location: Sommersdorf

Inception: July 1, 1945

Part of: Inner German border

GPS coordinates: 52.21551,11.08104

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:34