Kaßberg Prison Learning and Memorial Site
Lern-und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis
Fee required
A memorial and learning site in Chemnitz, Germany, dedicated to commemorating victims of National Socialism, Soviet occupation, and GDR injustice, particularly those involved in the German-German prisoner ransom program.

📜 Historic prison in Chemnitz, now a learning and memorial site.
🔍 Remembers victims of political persecution and state terror.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a significant historical site of German division
📖 Learn about political prisoners' life stories through permanent exhibitions
🚶 Discover preserved outer wall segments and a guard tower
🗣️ Engage with educational workshops, discussions, and guided tours

Tips

🗣️ Permanent exhibition texts are bilingual (German/English), videos have English subtitles.
📧 Public tours require email registration or booking via VHS Chemnitz.

Cost

💰 Public tours: 8 Euro, reduced 5 Euro (includes admission).

Hours

🕒 Wednesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM.