When does the cultural break take place?

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

Is participation free?

Yes, participation is free of charge. Due to limited spaces, a free ticket is required.

Where is the event location?

At the Documentation Center National Socialism, Rotteckring 14, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau.

Is the location barrier-free?

Yes, the event location is barrier-free according to DIN 18040.

How long does the tour last?

The short tour lasts about 30 minutes.

Do I need to register?

Yes, for participation, a free ticket is required from the online shop or at the box office.

Cultural Break: New Names in the Memorial Room

Name: Cultural Break: New Names in the Memorial Room
Start: 2026-06-16T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-16T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Dokumentationszentrum Nationalsozialismus

Cultural Break at DZNS: Experience New Names in the Memorial Room Visibly

The Cultural Break: New Names in the Memorial Room takes place on June 16, 2026 at the Documentation Center National Socialism in Freiburg and connects memory culture with a focused short tour. The center of attention is the memorial room, where further biographical traces of Freiburg residents who were persecuted or murdered during the National Socialism are now visible.

A Place of Reflection and Historical Accuracy

The memorial room in the covered courtyard of DZNS is a quiet, intense place of contemplation in the extended sense: Not a single artwork, but the curated arrangement of names, biographies, and memories shapes the aesthetic experience here. The tour with Julia Wolrab, scientific director of the house, reveals the origin, concept, and significance of this memorial space with professional precision.

More than 170 New Names, More than an Addition

The expansion of the memorial room makes historical research immediately visible. The new names represent individual life paths, histories of violence, loss, and destruction. It is precisely in this concentration that the Documentation Center National Socialism unfolds its particular strength: It combines historical objects, digital media, and biographical research into a didactically convincing form of cultural education.

The Documentation Center as a Place of Learning and Remembrance

The DZNS shows on several levels the history of Freiburg between 1918 and today, with a particular focus on the time of National Socialism and its consequences up to the present day. The former air-raid shelter, the chronologically arranged exhibition areas, and the memorial room create an exhibition atmosphere that promotes calm, reflection, and historical consciousness. For visitors, a special kind of art experience emerges here: not spectacular, but deeply moving and intellectually stimulating.

Why Visiting is Worthwhile

This cultural break offers a concise introduction to memory culture, the history of National Socialism, and the current research practices of the house. Anyone interested in museum communication, historical exhibition concepts, and the visibility of names as a form of commemoration will find an exceptionally dense event here. Participation is free of charge, but places are limited.

Conclusion: This tour provides a concentrated, touching view of the memory of a city. Those who want to experience history not just intellectually but in space should definitely visit the cultural break at DZNS live.