About
The Berlin Wall Memorial, known in German as the Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer, preserves a section of the wall that divided the city for decades. It stands at Bernauer Straße 111 in Berlin, Germany, and it is one of the places where visitors can see the border fortifications in their original setting.
What you will see
The memorial keeps the last remaining stretch of the border fortifications in their historical context, so you can look at the wall as it was built, alongside the strips of ground that surrounded it. Here the wall is not only a backdrop but the main subject of the visit.
- A preserved section of the Berlin Wall
- The border fortifications shown in their historical context
- A memorial to the victims of the divided city
- A documentation center covering the history of the wall
Planning your visit
Allow time for both the outdoor site and the documentation center, since the exhibits give the wall its background and the stories of those affected by the division. The memorial is a reflective place, and many visitors find that the combination of the physical remains and the written and displayed material makes the history easier to grasp.
The memorial can be reached by telephone at +49 30 467986666 for up-to-date visiting information.
Around the memorial
The site lies in Berlin, a city where many traces of the wall's division can still be found, so a visit here fits well with a wider exploration of the city's history and neighborhoods. It is a serious and thoughtful stop, best approached with an open mind and a willingness to read and reflect.