Behind the Facades: Experience Freiburg's History Intensively
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Behind the Facades: Discover Freiburg's History at the Documentation Center
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the event Behind the Facades takes participants through the permanent exhibition of the Documentation Center National Socialism in Freiburg. This expert city tour highlights how the Nazi takeover of power in 1933 changed politics, daily life, and social coexistence in Freiburg.
Local History Through Authentic Testimonies
Selected historical testimonies illustrate how local actors acted, took responsibility, and were integrated into the structures of the dictatorship. The tour connects Freiburg's city history with overarching questions of power, adaptation, exclusion, resistance, and memory.
Insights into Politics, Daily Life, and Responsibility
The focus is on the experiences of individual people and the impact of the dictatorship on coexistence. The tour offers a nuanced view of historical contexts and shows how political decisions were reflected in the daily life of a city. The Documentation Center makes cultural heritage and local history directly accessible through biographies, documents, and spatial contexts.
A Focused Discovery Experience at DZNS
The 90-minute tour is conducted in German and begins in the foyer of the Documentation Center. The limited group size of a maximum of 15 people creates a personal environment for questions, historical context, and an intensive engagement with the exhibits. The visit is weather-independent and can take place indoors.
Conclusion: Understanding Freiburg's Past
This tour provides a compelling cultural enrichment for all who wish to deepen their understanding of Freiburg's history, historical responsibility, and culture of remembrance. Secure your ticket in advance and experience an expert city tour through the history of Freiburg during the National Socialism period.
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