Pirna-Sonnenstein Memorial
More than 13,700 mentally ill and disabled people were murdered at Sonnenstein Castle in 1940 and 1941. The killing centre was part of the National Socialist extermination program "Aktion T4".
The current exhibition documents the history of this place and shows rooms that have been preserved in their original state. These include the former gas chamber and the area where bodies were cremated.
A memorial trail with colored crosses along the path commemorates the victims. Information boards explain the historical background from the train station to the memorial.
Regular public guided tours complete the offer. You should plan around 2 hours for a tour.
Good to know
Openings
Saturday, Sunday, public holidays 11:00 - 17:00
Public guided tours: every Saturday 14:00
Price info
General information
Parking Available
Bus stop available
Payment methods
Accessibility
- Entrance door = elevator door: 83 cm
- Bell at the entrance
- All other doors 90 cm
- 5 cm threshold to the memorial area in the basement
- Special guided tours for the learning disabled and in easy language by prior arrangement
Door width min. 80 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Door width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm
Door width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
Aids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities
Directions & Parking facilities
Bus routes: H/S 241, 245, 246
Bus stop: Pirna - Landratsamt
Footpath. approx. 7 min.
Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de
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