Monumente7f533f5…38c7Place of Remembrance

Kindertransport

A bronze sculpture of farewell and remembrance

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The bronze sculpture 'Kindertransport – The Final Parting', created by Frank Meisler and Arie Ovadia, is located at Dag-Hammarskjöld-Platz outside Hamburg Dammtor station's south exit. It commemorates the Kindertransports, which saved many Jewish children from the Holocaust during the Nazi era. The memorial was erected on May 6, 2015.

Quick Facts

Founded: May 6, 2015
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

Guided Story

In front of you stands the bronze sculpture titled 'Kindertransport – The Final Parting'. Created by sculptors Frank Meisler and Arie Ovadia, it was placed here on May 6, 2015, at Dag-Hammarskjöld-Platz. This memorial commemorates the Kindertransports during the Nazi era, which saved many Jewish children from the Holocaust. As you look around, notice the Hamburg Dammtor station just behind you. This sculpture serves as a poignant reminder of the children who had to leave their homes, carrying the weight of hope and fear. Reflect on the bravery of those who placed their children on these trains, trusting in the promise of a safer future.