Guided Tour of the Cottbus Prison Memorial

We invite you to a guided tour of the Cottbus Prison Memorial on January 20, 2026 at 3.00 p.m. The former prison, in operation from 1860 to 2002, offers a unique perspective on two dark chapters of German history. The tour focuses on its use under two dictatorships: During the Nazi era, Cottbus served as a youth prison until 1936 and then as a women’s prison until 1945. During the GDR, the site became a political prison, where countless people were incarcerated for opposing the regime. The tour includes both the outdoor areas and a visit to the permanent exhibition. It will be held in English and is limited to 25 participants. Participation in the tour costs €5 per person plus admission (€8/reduced €5). Payment on site.

Registration until January 18, 2026
by phone: +49 (355) 29 01 33 - 0 or via email: anmeldung@menschenrechtszentrum-cottbus.de.

Guide: 
Menschenrechtszentrum Cottbus e. V.

Where:
Cottbus Prison Memorial
Bautzener Straße 140
03050 Cottbus
https://www.menschenrechtszentrum-cottbus.de/en/

When:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.