Erinnerungs- und Gedenkstätte Wewelsburg 1933-1945
Erinnerungs- und Gedenkstätte Wewelsburg 1933-1945, Historical memorial and museum in Büren, Germany.
The memorial site occupies a former SS guard building at the entrance of Wewelsburg Castle, featuring exhibitions about Nazi persecution and resistance.
Between 1933 and 1945, the Wewelsburg Castle served as a training center for SS officers and contained the Niederhagen concentration camp nearby.
The permanent exhibition 'Ideology and Terror of the SS' displays artifacts, documents, and personal accounts that detail the impact of Nazi activities.
The memorial opens Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 and weekends from 10:00 to 18:00, with guided tours available through trained educators.
Two preserved underground chambers in the North Tower contain the original SS ceremonial hall and crypt, showing authentic Nazi architectural elements.
Location: Büren
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Operator: Kreismuseum Wewelsburg
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-17:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +49295576220
GPS coordinates: 51.60660,8.65254
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:27
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