Denkzeichen Georg Elser

The Denkzeichen Georg Elser is a 17-meter steel structure in Berlin-Mitte that is illuminated from both sides at night and displays a face silhouette. The structure combines the art form with information embedded directly in the pavement.

Georg Elser was a German craftsman who planned an attack on Hitler in 1939 by placing explosives in a beer hall in Munich. The action failed, but his courage made him a symbol of resistance against dictatorship.

The memorial honors a courageous resistance fighter through its simple design and ground texts that invite visitors to reflect. The words and bare silhouette create a space where people can think about personal courage and defiance.

The monument stands on Wilhelmstrasse next to An der Kolonnade and is accessible day and night. The LED lighting makes it especially impressive to view after dark.

The steel silhouette stands at a location once dominated by Nazi power and transforms this space into a sign of personal resistance. Visitors find there words from Elser himself that speak to his faith in conscience.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 2011

Creator: Rolf Hochhuth

Height: 17 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 52.51230,13.38270

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42