Tansania-Park, Public park in Jenfeld, Germany
Tansania-Park is a public park in Jenfeld with memorial stones, sculptures, and reliefs connected to German colonial history. The grounds display plaques and monuments that recall the former Lettow-Vorbeck military barracks that once stood here.
The park's central monument was dedicated in 1939 and consists of a tall pillar with a laurel wreath, an Iron Cross, and brick walls bearing memorial tablets. This structure reflects the era in which it was built.
The site hosts discussions about colonial history through exhibitions and guided tours that explore German-African relations. Visitors can engage with educational programs that examine this complex past in a thoughtful way.
The grounds are fenced and visitors should check opening times and book guided tours through local cultural organizations beforehand. Access is best arranged through organized visits to fully understand the collection.
Some monument structures originated in the Nazi era and were relocated to the park in 2003, sparking ongoing debates about appropriate ways to present colonial heritage. This relocation keeps the discussion about historical memory and how it is displayed actively contested.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
