Museum · Büddenstedt

Marienborn Memorial to German Division

The Marienborn Memorial to German Division stands at what was once the largest and most important border crossing of the GDR, known to the Allies as Checkpoint Alpha. On the extensive original site, control barracks, barriers, watchtowers and the striking processing hall have been preserved. They make the mechanisms of the inner-German border and the fate of travellers vividly tangible. As a central place of remembrance of division and reunification, Marienborn is one of the most significant memorials of its kind in Germany.

Free entry Grounds daily, exhibition Tue–Sun 10am–5pm Borderland & HistoryMuseums
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Touren & Erlebnisse rund um die Gedenkstätte Marienborn

Erkunde die Gedenkstätte Deutsche Teilung Marienborn am früheren Checkpoint Alpha – geführte Touren zur deutsch-deutschen Grenzgeschichte und Ausflüge rund um Helmstedt.

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