Straße der Erinnerung

The Street of Remembrance is a memorial path in Mitte featuring multiple bronze busts honoring German personalities from the first half of the 20th century. The path runs along a bend in the Spree River and includes information panels describing each commemorated person.

The memorial path was established in 2002 by the Ernst Freiberger Foundation near the former Interior Ministry building. This location was chosen to connect the tribute to these figures with broader moments in German political history.

The sculptures honor figures like Albert Einstein, Thomas Mann, and Käthe Kollwitz, showing how science, literature, and art shaped German culture. Visitors walking here see their stories told through bronze portraits and recognize their contributions to the nation's intellectual life.

The path is straightforward to walk and information panels help guide you along the Spree. You can visit at any time since the outdoor path is freely accessible.

One sculpture is titled 'We are the People' and commemorates those who contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall through peaceful resistance. This work highlights an often overlooked force of ordinary citizens in shaping a turning point of German history.