Educational program
Guided tours for adult groups
In the first contact the group is informed about the visit options and a suitable program (content / time frame) is put together for the group. At least two hours should be planned for the visit to the memorial.
How to contact us:
- Phone: 05955/988950
- besucherdienst(at)gedenkstaette-esterwegen.de
Program suggestions
Program 1 (e.g. for senior citizens (short distances))
- Illustrated presentation on the history of the Emsland camps in a seminar room; duration approx. 60 min.
- Explanation of the topography of the Esterwegen camp on the aerial photograph in the entrance area; followed by a tour of the camp grounds with explanations; duration approx. 30 min.
- Introduction to the exhibitions; approx. 5 min. (on request) followed by a break; duration approx. 30 min.
- Individual tour of the exhibitions; duration approx. 30 min.
- Total duration approx. 2 hours (with break approx. 2.5 hours)
Program 2
- Illustrated presentation on the history of the Emsland camps in the seminar room; duration approx. 60 min.
- Explanation of the topography of the Esterwegen camp on the aerial photograph in the entrance area; followed by a tour of the camp grounds with explanations; duration approx. 60 min.
- Introduction to the exhibitions (5 min.), followed by a break; duration approx. 30 min.
- Individual tour of the exhibitions; duration approx. 45 min.
- Total duration approx. 3 hours (with break approx. 3.5 hours)
Program 3 (day trip to the Esterwegen Memorial)
- 10:30 a.m.
Welcome in the entrance area of the memorial
- 10:45 a.m.
Presentation (illustrated) on the history of the Emsland camps 1933 - 1945
- 12:00 p.m.
Break
- 1:00 p.m.
Guided tour of the site of the former Esterwegen camp
- 2:00 p.m.
Introduction to the exhibitions; individual tour
- 3:15 p.m.
Evaluation discussion
- 3:45 p.m.
Video with memories of contemporary witnesses or trip (approx. 7 km) in the group bus/car to the Esterwegen burial site (camp cemetery) with guided tour
- 4:30 p.m.
End of the program
If you are interested in two-day or multi-day seminars, e.g. with excursions to former camp sites and present-day cemeteries, we will be happy to develop a program for you.
Costs for adult groups:
- Guided tours up to 4 hours, incl. breaks: € 75.00 for groups of up to 15 people; each additional person € 5.00
- Guided tours from 4 hours, incl. breaks: € 105.00 for groups of up to 15 people; each additional person € 7.00
Short guided tours:
Every 1st Sunday of the month, at 11am and 3pm. Please contact us in advance for a tour in English.