When does the Cultural Break Perpetrators take place?

The short tour takes place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Documentation Center of National Socialism at Rotteckring 14 in 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation is free. A free event ticket is required.

Where can I get the event ticket?

The free event ticket is available in the online shop and at the museum box office.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes. The Documentation Center is accessible and has an elevator and a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

Understanding Perpetrators: Freiburg's Cultural Break opens new perspectives on history

Name: Cultural Break: Perpetrators
Start: 2026-10-06T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-06T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Dokumentationszentrum Nationalsozialismus

Cultural Break: Perpetrators – a focused short tour in the Documentation Center of National Socialism

In the midst of everyday life in Freiburg, the Cultural Break on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, opens a space for historical context and critical reflection. The 30-minute short tour through the permanent exhibition of the Documentation Center of National Socialism focuses on the theme of perpetration.

History in an intense half hour

Julia Wolrab, head of the Documentation Center of National Socialism, guides through selected content of the permanent exhibition and provides insights into the scope of action, responsibilities, and social contexts during the time of National Socialism. The event directs attention to local history and makes visible how historical developments were shaped by the actions of individuals and groups.

A place for questions and perspectives

The Documentation Center addresses Freiburg's city history from 1918 to the present on three levels. Historical objects, digital media, interactive stations, biographies, and a former air raid shelter combine expert mediation with an immediate atmosphere. The Cultural Break offers a compact excerpt from this and creates space to view familiar questions from a new perspective.

Experience culture at lunchtime

This format is suitable for anyone who wants to combine their lunch break with an informative event experience. The short duration facilitates participation, while the expert guidance provides clear orientation in the field of Freiburg's National Socialist history. A limited number of participants ensures a focused setting and a personal audience atmosphere.

Important notes for participation

Participation requires a free event ticket. This is available in the online shop and at the museum box office. The Documentation Center is accessible; an elevator and a wheelchair-accessible restroom are available.

Conclusion: Encounter history consciously in the present

The Cultural Break: Perpetrators connects solid historical mediation with an accessible short format. Those who wish to experience Freiburg's National Socialist history from a responsible and differentiated perspective will find an intensive half hour at the Documentation Center of National Socialism.