Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial
The main remand prison of East Germany's Stasi secret police, where political prisoners were interrogated from 1951 to 1989.
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Victims were snatched from streets and delivered to anonymous cells in a complex hidden behind a false residential facade. Interrogators used sleep deprivation, psychological pressure, and isolation in cells with padded doors that muffled screams.
Former prisoners now lead tours through the unchanged transport garage and exercise yard. They describe returning as difficult but necessary, and visitors often leave shaken by how ordinary the brick buildings look from outside.
Current site status
Open for guided tours daily; booking ahead is strongly recommended and tours are available in English on set schedules.