Memorial at the Frankfurt Grossmarkthalle

The memorial at Grossmarkthalle is a ramp structure with inscribed names and quotations leading down toward the basement of the former market hall building. The pathway physically connects the street level with the underground space where the deportations took place.

Between 1941 and 1945, Nazi authorities used the basement of Grossmarkthalle as a holding point before deporting more than 10,000 Frankfurt residents to concentration camps. The site represents a crucial moment in the city's history during this period.

The memorial displays names and testimonies from those deported from this location, connecting their personal stories to the physical space where they spent their final hours in the city. Visitors encounter quotes and messages on the walls that bring the human dimension of these events into focus.

The memorial is accessible from the street side without special arrangements needed. However, tours that go beyond the public viewpoint and include entry to additional areas require advance booking.

The inscriptions carved into the ramp include not only names but also personal messages from survivors and relatives, blending historical documentation with individual voices. This approach transforms the memorial into a space where facts and human experiences intersect directly.

Location: Frankfurt

Inception: November 22, 2015

Official opening: November 22, 2015

GPS coordinates: 50.10971,8.70550

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07