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Mahnmal Gleis 17

Commemorating the Deportation of Berlin's Jewish Citizens

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The Gleis 17 Memorial commemorates the deportation of Berlin's Jewish citizens from Grunewald Station to Nazi death camps. Designed by Nikolaus Hirsch, it was inaugurated on January 27, 1998. The inscription honors the tens of thousands deported and murdered between October 1941 and February 1945.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1998

Guided Story

Here at Gleis 17, you stand at a powerful reminder of Berlin's history. This memorial, designed by Nikolaus Hirsch, solemnly marks the deportations that occurred between October 1941 and February 1945. From this platform, Jewish citizens were sent to Nazi death camps. Look down, and you'll see the steel plates inscribed with the names of those deported and the dates of their departures. The memorial was inaugurated on January 27, 1998, serving as a poignant reminder of this tragic past. Reflect on the weight of history as you stand here.