To mark the end of the war and the liberation of the concentration camps, many international guests travelled to Hamburg in early May 2026. Among them were former prisoners Helga Melmed (USA) and Barbara Piotrowska (Poland) with family members, as well as delegations from the member associations of the Amicale Internationale KZ Neuengamme as well as other relatives of former prisoners of the Neuengamme concentration camp from Belgium, Germany, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Spain, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and the USA. Read more

Heidburg Behling passed away on April 30 after a brief but serious illness. For decades, she dedicated herself with great energy and compassion to supporting survivors of the Neuengamme Concentration Camp, maintained close ties with Israel and Eastern Europe, and served as a reliable and loving mentor to countless generations of young volunteers at the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial in all circumstances. Read more

Between 22 August and 5 September 2026, young people will once again have the opportunity to take part in the Volunteer Camp. Read more

A new documentary takes a fresh look at one of the most disturbing stories from Hamburg during the Second World War. Read more

We look forward to welcoming you in May 2026 to the events surrounding the anniversary of liberation. Read more

On May 2, 2026, new posters will once again be presented at the Space to Remember at the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial on the anniversary of the liberation. Would you, as a relative, like to design a poster in memory of your loved one? Read more

January 13, 2026

Open letter

Consistent Action Against AI-generated Holocaust Distortions on Social Media Platforms

In recent months, social media…

End-of-year newsletter to the survivors of Neuengamme concentration camp, relatives of victims of Nazi persecution and friends of our memorial work Read more

The brochure on the events organized by the Foundation of Hamburg Memorials and Learning Centers to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the prisoners of the Neuengamme Concentration Camp can be downloaded free of charge as a PDF file. Read more

Today, Martine Letterie donated an object of great significance to her family's history to the archives of the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial: When Martinus Letterie was deported to the Neuengamme concentration camp, he had a suitcase with him. After his death, the suitcase was returned to the family. Read more