Tour Behind the Facades: See Freiburg's history with new eyes

Event: Tour: Behind the Facades in Dokumentationszentrum Nationalsozialismus, Rotteckring 14, 79098 Freiburg on 7. June 2026

Date and Time

7. June 2026 10:30

Location

Dokumentationszentrum Nationalsozialismus
Rotteckring 14, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Price

4,00

About this Event

Tours & Sightseeing

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

A look behind Freiburg's facades that makes history tangible

The tour Behind the Facades at the Documentation Center for National Socialism opens a view of Freiburg's local history between remembrance culture and the present. Based on selected testimonies, the tour leads through the permanent exhibition and makes visible how politics and everyday life changed during the Nazi era. The tour lasts from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, costs 4 euros, and the number of participants is limited. The venue is accessible and independent of weather conditions. ([visit.freiburg.de](https://visit.freiburg.de/fuehrung-hinter-den-fassaden-15?utm_source=openai))

History to touch at the Documentation Center

This city tour is an impressive discovery experience for all who want to not only see but understand cultural heritage. The Documentation Center for National Socialism illuminates Freiburg's history on three levels and shows how closely personal biographies, urban developments, and the memory of the Nazi era are intertwined. Interactive elements, historical objects, and the former air raid shelter give the tour a special depth. ([museen.freiburg.de](https://museen.freiburg.de/museen2024/museen/dzns/dauerausstellung-dzns?utm_source=openai))

Local history that gets under your skin

The focus of the tour is on local actors as well as everyday life in Freiburg during the Nazi era. It is precisely this connection of concrete places, biographies, and historical contexts that makes the visit so compelling. Anyone interested in history, museum tours, and political education will experience a carefully curated tour with a strong didactic claim. ([visit.freiburg.de](https://visit.freiburg.de/fuehrung-hinter-den-fassaden-15?utm_source=openai))

Practical information for the visit

The meeting point is the Documentation Center for National Socialism at Rotteckring 14 in 79098 Freiburg. Arrival is possible by public transport or car, and the exhibition is accessible. For the visit, punctuality is recommended, as the group size is limited and tickets are available in the online shop. ([veranstaltungen.freiburg.de](https://veranstaltungen.freiburg.de/freiburg/events/detail/fuehrung-hinter-den-fassaden-11?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

This tour combines city history, remembrance culture, and historical context into a concentrated cultural experience in Freiburg. Those seeking an informed look behind the scenes of the city's history should secure this tour and experience the Documentation Center for National Socialism as a place of learning with depth. ([visit.freiburg.de](https://visit.freiburg.de/fuehrung-hinter-den-fassaden-15?utm_source=openai))

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