Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp
Wheelchair accessible
A Nazi concentration camp and Anne Frank's place of death, where tens of thousands died from disease and starvation.

๐Ÿ“œ Former German concentration camp during WWII, now a memorial site in Lohheide, Germany.
๐Ÿ” Site of immense suffering and death, including Anne Frank.

Why Go

โœจ Commemorate victims of National Socialism
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Learn about the horrors of Nazi crimes and the Holocaust
๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Pay respects at a significant memorial site
๐Ÿšถ Explore historic camp grounds, memorials, and exhibition areas
๐Ÿ“š Learn from permanent exhibitions and educational programs
๐ŸŒ Understand a significant site of Holocaust history
๐Ÿง  Reflect on the human cost of war and persecution

Why Avoid

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Exhibition uses complex language
๐Ÿšง Some outdoor paths are unpaved
โ™ฟ M.B. 89 learning centre building is only accessible via stairs
๐Ÿ˜” Can be an emotionally challenging and somber experience

Tips

๐Ÿค An accompanying person is recommended for visually impaired or limited mobility. ํœ  Wheelchairs and stools can be borrowed for use on site.
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Follow road signs for directions, as GPS may be unreliable (also from A7/E45 and A352).

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free entry.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Daily, 10 am - 6 pm (April-Sept), 10 am - 5 pm (Oct-Mar). Documentation Centre closed during Christmas holidays.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking Free parking available on site.

๐Ÿšป Toilets Barrier-free toilets available.

Additional Info

๐Ÿ“ Located in southern Lรผneburg Heath, 25 km from Celle.
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Attracts about 300,000 visitors annually.

Last updated 28 days ago

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