A place of remembrance
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe remembers the Jewish men, women and children of Europe who were murdered in the Holocaust. It is often called the Holocaust Memorial. Its official name is the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
The architect is Peter Eisenman. The field of stelae consists of 2,711 concrete stelae. The memorial was opened in a ceremony on 10 May 2005 and handed over to the public on 12 May 2005. Beneath the field lies the information centre, an exhibition that is open to everyone free of charge.
This website is an independent visitor guide. It is not the website of the memorial or of the foundation that runs it. Binding information comes only from the memorial itself.
The field of stelae
The field can be entered all year round and needs no ticket. Visitors walk between the stelae. Please take your time, and walk slowly and quietly.
A few rules protect the place and the people who come to it. Climbing on the stelae is not allowed. Noise, smoking and alcohol are not allowed either. Please keep your voice low and give other visitors space.
The information centre
Details as of October 2026. Please check the current notices of the memorial before your visit.
The information centre is an exhibition below the field. Admission is free. It was refurbished and has been open again since 1 May 2026. Access runs through a security check, so you may have to wait at the entrance.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Field of stelae | Open all year, free |
| Information centre, opening days | Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Last admission | 45 minutes before closing, which is 5:15 p.m. on regular days |
| Monday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Check the current notice of the memorial |
| Admission | Free |
| Cloakroom | Free; bags and backpacks go there |
Visiting with respect
What the memorial asks of visitors.
Luggage and security
Do not bring large suitcases that exceed hand luggage size to the exhibition. Bags and backpacks go to the free cloakroom. The security check can cause a wait at busy times.
In the exhibition
Private photos without flash are allowed. Dogs are not permitted, except assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Loud conversation is not welcome, and guided tours through the exhibition are not wanted.
Children
The operator does not recommend the exhibition for children under 14 years. This is a recommendation, not a ban on entry. The information is demanding, and parents decide what suits their child.
Time
Leave enough time for the exhibition so that you do not have to rush. A short stop at the field and a longer visit to the exhibition are different experiences, and both are valid.
Getting there
The memorial is near the Brandenburg Gate. The station S+U Brandenburger Tor is served by the S1, S2, S25 and S26 and by the U5. A single ticket for Berlin AB costs €4.00 in 2026 and is valid for 120 minutes in one direction. Use a route planner for the walk from the station to the field.
Related places and pages
Other places of remembrance and history in the city.
The Berlin Wall
The Bernauer Straße memorial, the East Side Gallery and the number of people who died.
History of the Brandenburg Gate
Prussia, the divided city and the reopening of the gate in 1989.
The Reichstag dome
Registration, ID and opening hours for the free dome visit.
Checkpoint Charlie
The former crossing point, the outdoor exhibition and the Wall Museum.
Holocaust Memorial: frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee?
No. The field of stelae and the information centre are free of charge.
When is the information centre open?
Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission is 45 minutes before closing. It is closed on Monday. Since its refurbishment, it has been open again from 1 May 2026.
Can I visit the field of stelae at any time?
The field can be entered all year. The rules on climbing, noise, smoking and alcohol apply at all times.
May I take photos?
In the exhibition, private photos without flash are allowed. Please respect other visitors and the character of the place.
Can I bring a bag or a dog?
Bags and backpacks go to the free cloakroom. Large suitcases beyond hand luggage size should stay at home. Dogs are not permitted in the exhibition, except assistance dogs.
Is this the official website of the memorial?
No. This is an independent visitor guide. For binding information, please contact the memorial directly.