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12/15/2025 Commemorative ceremony

New Release: Documentation of the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Concentration Camps

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

05/07/2025 Commemorative ceremony

80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Prisoners from the Neuengamme Concentration Camp

A first reflection on eventful days with many international guests, meaningful discussions and diverse acts of remembrance. Read more

04/30/2025 Commemorative ceremony

4th May 2025: Day of Diverse Remembrance

On 4 May, the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial will commemorate the liberation of the prisoners 80 years ago and the end of the war with a varied programme. You are cordially invited to attend. Read more

04/06/2025 Commemorative ceremony

A New Country Memorial Plaque at the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial

The Foundation of Hamburg Memorials is set to lay a New Country Memorial Plaque during the commemoration events for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the prisoners at the Neuengamme concentration camp. A large circular memorial plate list 70 countries with their current names from which prisoners at the Neuengamme concentration camp originated. Read more

02/14/2025 Commemorative ceremony

Commemorative Events 80th Anniversary of the Liberation, Beginning of May 2025

The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the prisoners of the Neuengamme concentration camp and the end of World War II. Read more

12/13/2024 Commemorative ceremony

Save the Date: Commemorative Events 80th Anniversary of the Liberation, Beginning of May 2025

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the prisoners of the Neuengamme concentration camp and the end of World War II. The following program is planned (subject to changes): Read more

08/24/2024 Commemorative ceremony

Two commemorative visits from Belgium

We are grateful for the visit of two Belgian groups on their commemorative trips to the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial on Saturday 24 August 2024. Read more

07/01/2024 Commemorative ceremony

Now online: Dita Kraus in conversation with young people

As part of the international commemorative ceremony on 3 May 2024 at the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial, a panel discussion was held with contemporary witness Dita Kraus and three young people. Read more

05/06/2024 Commemorative ceremony

Review of the events to mark the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the prisoners of Neuengamme concentration camp

We are delighted that so many people took part in this year's commemorative events, which were held to mark the 79th anniversary of the end of the war and the liberation of the concentration camps. We were particularly pleased that four survivors of the concentration camp, Dita Kraus, Livia Fränkel, Barbara Piotrowska and Helga Melmed, were in Hamburg with their relatives. Read more

03/05/2024 Commemorative ceremony

Save the date: 79th Anniversary of the Liberation of Prisoners from the Neuengamme Concentration Camp 2024

Events organized by the Foundation of Hamburg Memorials and Learning Centres Commemorating the Victims of Nazi Crimes in cooperation with the Amicale Internationale KZ Neuengamme (AIN) at Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial. Sponsored by the Foundation Remembrance, Responsibility and Future. Read more