Guided Tour of the Cottbus Prison Memorial

We invite you to a two-hour guided tour of the Cottbus Prison Memorial on October 9th at 10:30 a.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. The entrance is free. 

Registration:
Please register by phone: +49 (355) 29 01 33 - 0
or via email: anmeldung@menschenrechtszentrum-cottbus.de

Where:
Cottbus Prison Memorial
Bautzener Straße 140
03050 Cottbus

When:
Friday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

An event as part of the theme week of the AG Politische Bildung Cottbus, in cooperation with the Volkshochschule Cottbus.