What to do · Berlin
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- Adults and teenagers
What it is
A field of 2,711 concrete stelae of different heights, on ground that rises and falls, a step from the Brandenburg Gate. You enter from any side and, as you advance, the blocks hide the city from you. Below, the information centre tells the stories of specific families and people murdered in the Holocaust.
Opening times and price
The field of stelae is open 24 hours and is accessible. The information centre (Cora-Berliner-Straße 1) is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with last admission 45 minutes before, and is closed on Mondays and from 24 to 26 December. Entry is free; the audio guide costs €3.
Tips
- Go down to the information centre It is what gives the memorial its meaning; allow at least 45 minutes.
- Respect the place Do not jump or climb on the stelae.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The information centre's audio guide, €3.
Is it open on Mondays?
The field of stelae, always. The information centre is closed on Mondays.
With teenagers
