Monument5724b417…b0a9Place of Remembrance

Gedenkstätte "Lager Schwarzer Weg"

Commemorating Captivity and Forced Labor

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The "Lager Schwarzer Weg" memorial in Wilhelmshaven commemorates the grim history of the Wehrmacht prisoner-of-war camp, which housed Soviet captives from August 1941 to October 1944. From late 1944 until May 1945, the camp served as a Gestapo penal camp for Dutch forced laborers. This memorial stands as a reminder of the suffering and injustices of that era.

Quick Facts

Founded: August 1941

Guided Story

Standing here, you're at a place that recalls the horrors and suffering of World War II. From August 1941 to October 1944, this site was a Wehrmacht prisoner-of-war camp holding Soviet captives. Later, from late 1944 to May 1945, it was used by the Gestapo as a penal camp for Dutch forced laborers. This memorial serves as a stark reminder of the atrocities and injustices of that era. As you look around, you can imagine the harsh conditions endured by the prisoners here. You might also notice the proximity of St. Peter's Church, located about 800 meters southwest. Such knowledge makes this place all the more poignant and essential for preserving the past.