Hohes Gericht

Hohes Gericht is a memorial site in Brunswick where executions took place during different periods of German history. The location features stone markers and informational panels that explain what occurred there.

This location served as an execution site for centuries in Brunswick. From 1940 to 1945, numerous people were executed here as Nazi courts issued increasing death sentences.

The inscriptions here mark those who were executed and reflect how justice was practiced across centuries in this region. Visitors sense how attitudes toward punishment and the legal system shifted dramatically over time.

The site is accessible via a marked path from Brunswick city center and has informational panels throughout. Plan time to read the explanations carefully, as this is a place for respectful reflection.

The final execution in East Germany was connected to this location, marking a turning point in German legal history. This connection shows how late major European nations abolished capital punishment.

Location: Brunswick

GPS coordinates: 52.19140,10.52640

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42