Protestant Church of Plötzensee

The Protestant Church of Plötzensee is a church center in Charlottenburg-Nord, constructed between 1968 and 1970 as a concrete structure featuring a central altar surrounded by pews. The building combines a sanctuary, daycare facility, community spaces, youth club, residential apartments, and administrative offices under one roof.

The church was built after the nearby Plötzensee Memorial, where approximately 3000 people were executed during Nazi rule between 1933 and 1945. Its construction in the late 1960s represented a post-war response to remembering this tragic history.

The Plötzenseer Totentanz artwork by Alfred Hrdlicka consists of 16 panels on the walls, depicting medieval themes of violence and tyranny. This sculptural work shapes how visitors experience the interior and reflects on difficult chapters of human history.

Access is at Heckerdamm 226, where the main entrance leads to all facilities of the center. Most areas are open to visitors during normal hours without special requirements.

The windowless concrete dome creates lighting similar to a prison cell, connecting the interior symbolically to the adjacent Plötzensee prison memorial. This intentional design choice invites visitors to physically experience the historical weight of the location.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

GPS coordinates: 52.53960,13.30000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04