Erinnerungsstätte für die Freiheitsbewegungen in der deutschen Geschichte

The Memorial for Freedom Movements in German History is a museum in Rastatt Castle that documents struggles for democracy and freedom across different periods. The collection displays letters, photographs, posters, and personal objects from various epochs of German history.

The institution was founded in 1974 to document German efforts toward freedom and democracy from the 18th century to reunification. It emerged from a desire to preserve these important chapters of the past for future generations.

The space honors freedom movements by showing how people across generations fought for rights and a voice in government. Visitors can see how these struggles shaped society and what traces they left behind today.

The location sits within the castle and is easy to navigate, with adequate space for exploring the exhibition rooms. Visitors should plan time for reading labels and examining objects closely, as many details contribute to understanding the displays.

The museum is part of the Democracy Way, a route connecting multiple sites of freedom history stretching from Frankfurt to the Swiss border. This connection lets visitors follow the different chapters of this story and gain a broader perspective on how democracy developed across the region.

Location: Rastatt

Inception: 1974

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-17:00; Friday 09:30-14:00; Saturday off

Website: http://bundesarchiv.de/erinnerungsstaette

GPS coordinates: 48.85917,8.20519

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10