Places of remembrance and historical responsibility
Places of remembrance are more than just historical sights. They encourage people to come to terms with difficult chapters in German history - especially the period of National Socialism and the division of Germany.
In this category you will find my articles on memorials and historical sites that commemorate persecution, dictatorship and political upheaval. I present these places objectively, respectfully and historically - with background information and tips for your visit.
For me, visiting such places is part of a responsible approach to history. They help us to understand connections and classify historical developments.
History is not only shown at places of remembrance.
In the category Cities you will find historical contexts in the urban space.
Under Regions the focus is on larger cultural landscapes.
The category UNESCO World Heritage Site brings together internationally acclaimed cultural sites.
Castles, palaces & buildings is about architectural history from antiquity to modern times.
This way you can deepen your journey both culturally and architecturally.
On the road with Tatort Geschichte podcaster Hannes Liebrandt On the trail of National Socialism in the Alps I'm not really a fan of group tours. I love organizing my day myself, stopping off somewhere spontaneously or spending hours exploring the...
Today I went on a day trip to the area around Gomadingen to visit the Grafeneck memorial. During the Nazi era, Grafeneck was one of the first killing centers of the so-called T4 program, in which people with mental and psychological...
The Berghof - of which almost nothing can be seen today - on the Obersalzberg was Hitler's second residence and seat of government, while the Eagle's Nest was built above the Berghof on the Kehlstein as a tea house for the Nazi leadership and their guests. Instead of the...
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