When does the tour take place?

The tour takes place on September 13, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

How much does admission cost?

Admission to the exhibition and the tour is free, donations are welcome.

Where is the venue located?

The exhibition is located at Godehardstraße 11 in 37081 Göttingen.

Is the exhibition suitable for groups?

Yes, school classes and other groups can also book appointments outside of opening hours.

What are the opening hours of the exhibition?

The exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM and additionally on Thursdays from 3 PM to 6 PM. Furthermore, it is open every 1st Sunday of the month from 2 PM to 5 PM.

What is the focus of the tour?

The tour addresses forced labor and concentration camp terror in Southern Lower Saxony and explains the background of the concentration camp satellite command in Duderstadt as well as other regional reference points.

Forced Labor and Concentration Camp Terror

Name: Forced Labor and Concentration Camp Terror in Southern Lower Saxony
Start: 2026-09-13T16:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Ausstellung „Auf der Spur europäischer Zwangsarbeit. Südniedersachsen 1939-1945“

An impactful tour through the history of forced labor and concentration camp terror

This exhibition tour on September 13, 2026 in Göttingen opens the view on one of the darkest chapters of regional history. Under the title Forced Labor and Concentration Camp Terror in Southern Lower Saxony, the program guides through the exhibition In Pursuit of European Forced Labor. Southern Lower Saxony 1939-1945 and connects historical education with an intensive examination of the work in the space.

A place of learning with a European perspective

The exhibition documents life stories of people who were recruited, conscripted, or forcibly deported and had to perform forced labor in Southern Lower Saxony during World War II. In 13 thematic stations, the extent, significance, and diversity of this crime unfolds. Particularly striking is the European perspective: Polish, Dutch, and Italian experiences are made visible from multiple perspectives and artfully conveyed didactically.

Spaces, objects, and images that resonate

The exhibition works with friendly colors, large-format location graphics, display cases, pull-out drawers, and multimedia stations. This mix creates an exhibition atmosphere that does not overwhelm but invites careful observation. Parts of a wooden barrack from Duderstadt are integrated into the presentation, bringing the historical distance suddenly close to the body. This creates an aesthetic experience that does not rely on effects but on concentrated, responsible culture of remembrance.

Educational work that allows questions

As a place of learning and education, the exhibition is aimed at young people and adults from about 15 years. The accompanying mediation concept focuses on independent engagement, historical research, and critical debates about forced labor, National Socialism, and foreign rule. Tours, city walks, excursions, and workshops enhance access and show how lively cultural education can be in a historical context.

Why a visit is worthwhile

This tour offers more than a classic exhibition visit. It connects regional remembrance with a European dimension, documentary accuracy with vivid mediation, and historical research with public responsibility. Those who want to understand how NS forced labor was anchored in the everyday life of cities and villages will find here an impressive place of understanding. A visit is absolutely worthwhile, as this exhibition not only informs but creates a deep, lasting artistic experience of historical education.