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10 to 12 May 2025 - Restrictions concerning your visit to the Buchenwald Memorial

Conservation measures in the former prisoner camp

Access to the exhibitions is only possible via the eastern entrance.

To contain an invasive plant species, a pesticide must be applied to the grounds of the former prisoners' camp. To protect our guests, the affected areas will be closed for 48 hours. It is not permitted to enter, drive on or otherwise stay on the site during this period.

Café Paul vom 18. bis 22. Februar 2025 geschlossen

Aus betrieblichen Gründen muss das in einem inklusiven Projekt von dem Lebenshilfe-Werk Weimar-Apolda betriebene Café bis einschließlich zum 22. Februar 2025 leider geschlossen bleiben.

Wir bitten um Ihr Verständnis.

Donations for victims of Nazi persecution in Ukraine

The current war in Ukraine has left many people in great need. Among those suffering are also the survivors of National Socialist persecution. They need our help now more than ever, so that vital basics such as warmth, food and medical care can be ensured, but also reconstruction work can be supported.

You can donate through our aid network for victims of Nazi persecution!



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