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:


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.

Esterwegen Memorial

Hinterm Busch 1
26897 Esterwegen
Tel. +49 5955 988950

info@gedenkstaette-esterwegen.de

Opening Hours Free Entry

April to October
November to March

Open on Easter Monday and Pentecost Monday. Closed from December 15th to January 15th.