A place of memory

Immerse yourself in Germany's dark history and learn more about Wolfenbüttel Prison during the Nazi era. The permanent exhibition "Law. Crime. Consequences. The Wolfenbüttel Penal Prison under National Socialism" offers a deep insight into the lives of prisoners and the cruel conditions under which they had to live. The exhibition is located next to the Wolfenbüttel Penitentiary. The historic execution site is now located in the middle of the correctional facility and can only be visited by appointment. The current exhibition is an important place of remembrance and reappraisal of the past. Visit the exhibition and make your own picture of the history of Germany.