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Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial, Märkisches Viertel
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Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial

  • 4.611k reviews
  • Closed now

Former Stasi remand prison with guided visits to preserved cells and interrogation rooms, plus free exhibitions.

Quick answers

Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial in short

When is Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial open?

Every day, 9 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial indoors or outdoors?

Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.

Is Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial good for kids?

No, it's for adults.

How much does Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial cost?

Tickets €9 adult guided tour.

Do you need to book Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial?

Booking ahead is a good idea.

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How long do you need at Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial?

About 2 hours.

Where is Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial?

Genslerstraße 66, 13055 Bezirk Lichtenberg.

Is Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.

Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

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Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 9 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning

Worth knowing

  • Book ahead

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Best time to go

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Hours

Closed now
monday
9 AM–6 PM
tuesdayToday
9 AM–6 PM
wednesday
9 AM–6 PM
thursday
9 AM–6 PM
friday
9 AM–6 PM
saturday
9 AM–6 PM
sunday
9 AM–6 PM

Hours checked 2 Nov

Where and how

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Genslerstraße 66, 13055 Bezirk Lichtenberg(opens the map)DirectionsTo Märkisches ViertelCall+493098608230Websitestiftung-hsh.de

Good to know

  • Adults only
  • Tickets €9 adult guided tour
  • Book ahead
  • Allow about 2 h
  • A walk
  • Step-free entrance
  • Accessible washroom

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 11k reviews

Known for

  • Stasi prison
  • Former prisoner guides
  • Interrogation rooms
  • GDR history

What people say

People like:
Informative guided tours, especially those led by former prisoners.
Worth knowing:
The atmosphere can feel oppressive.

Around Märkisches Viertel

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a warm coat. Leave with a hat and gloves.

Your full outfit
  • Warm coatThe whole time
  • Hat and glovesThe whole time