Point Alpha Memorial - Hessen/Thüringen, Germany
N 50° 43.158 E 009° 55.674
32U E 565501 N 5619021
The Point Alpha Memorial encompasses preserved and partially reconstructed border installations of the GDR era. It is a unique testament to the power struggle between two political systems
Waymark Code: WMP5Q1
Location: Thüringen, Germany
Date Posted: 07/06/2015
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The Point Alpha Memorial encompasses preserved and partially reconstructed border installations of the GDR era. It also contains a museum dedicated to the suffering of East German people in the restricted zone under the GDR border regime.
Together with the Path of Hope (“Weg der Hoffnung”) sculptures, the display commemorates the events of the Peaceful Revolution and the liberation movement across the whole of Europe.
The entire complex is a unique testament to the power struggle between two political systems and at the same time offers the chance to absorb history in an authentic setting.
Opening Hours
April to October, daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November and March, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December to February, Tues-Sun 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Source / more information: Point Alpha Website (
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