Gedenkstätte Ahrensbök

The Gedenkstätte Ahrensbök is a memorial site in Schleswig-Holstein located in a preserved building that holds documents and objects. The site presents information about persecution, forced labor, and daily life under Nazi rule in the region.

The building served as one of the earliest concentration camps in Schleswig-Holstein in 1933 and remains the only surviving structure of its kind in the state. The memorial documents the years from 1933 to 1945 and shows how conditions changed over this period.

The site takes its name from the small town where it is located, keeping alive a local history that was long forgotten by many. Visitors encounter personal stories of people from the region who lived and suffered during this era.

The site can be visited with or without a guide depending on whether you come alone or as part of a group. It is helpful to check beforehand what options are available for your visit.

The grounds preserve handwritten notes and personal items belonging to people whose names might otherwise have been forgotten. These objects allow visitors to connect with the individual experiences and fates of these people.