At the historical site of the former Wolfenbüttel prison with an execution site established in 1937, the memorial in Wolfenbüttel Prison focuses on the history of justice and the penal system under National Socialism. Today, the memorial is located within the security area of Wolfenbüttel Prison. Here, questions of history arise to the present and vice versa.
For more information, please visit the website https://wolfenbuettel.stiftung-ng.de/en
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no parking space for people with disabilities. Public parking spaces are available nearby.
- There is a bus stop 150 meters away.
- All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via an elevator.
- All doors/passages accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- Exhibits and information can mostly be viewed while seated.
- The counter (information) is 85 cm high at its lowest point.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from both sides (at least 80 cm). The grab rails on the toilet can be folded up.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no inductive hearing system at the reception / counter.
- Information is provided in writing.
- There are films and listening stations.
- There is an alarm.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- There is a visual contrast between the exhibits and the surroundings.
- The exhibits are generally well lit.
- Exhibit signage is visually contrasting.
- Information is conveyed in writing.
- Audible information is provided.
- The entrance area is identifiable by a tactile change in flooring.
- The entrance area is visually contrasting to the surroundings.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the memorial is clearly visible from the outside.
- Information is conveyed in writing. Audible information is provided.
- The counter is directly visible from the entrance door.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing, but not in easy-to-read language.
- The destination of the path is within sight.
- Wayfinding signs are provided at a visible distance.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Image gallery
Gedenkstätte in der JVA Wolfenbüttel
(Guido Frank)
Gedenkstätte in der JVA Wolfenbüttel
(Benjamin Suthe)