Gestapo in Göttingen 1935-45: Experience City History by Bicycle

Discover Göttingen's History on Two Wheels

This special city tour takes place on November 6, 2026, and invites you to explore Göttingen with your own bicycle, highlighting how closely the history of the Gestapo is tied to the specific urban space. Dr. Rainer Driever, Dr. Thomas Küntzel, and Dr. Günther Siedbürger will accompany the three-hour ride to historical sites of Nazi persecution.

Historical Traces in the Urban Landscape

The route leads to former offices of the Gestapo, the former court prison where Gestapo detainees were held, the residence of a Gestapo officer, and the home of a victim family. Architecture, streets, and preserved buildings serve as testimonies to local history, making Göttingen's cultural heritage palpably experienced.

Perpetration, Persecution, and Violence

The focus is on the structures of the Göttingen Gestapo field office, its central themes, and its methods. The city tour inquires about the responsible parties, the victims, and the entrenchment of Nazi terror in everyday life. Historical contexts are explained directly at the respective sites, opening a nuanced discovery experience between memory culture and urban history.

Commemoration as Cultural Enrichment

The bicycle tour is part of the event series commemorating the victims of National Socialism in Göttingen. It is organized by the history workshop Duderstadt e.V. and the Society for Christian-Jewish Cooperation Göttingen. The expert guidance provided by three speakers combines local research, historical context, and illustrative city tours.

Practical Information

The meeting point is the city hall or the city library at Gotmarstraße 7/8. The event begins at 16:00 and is expected to end around 19:00. Participants will need their own roadworthy bicycle. The tour will take place outdoors; appropriate clothing for the weather and working lights are recommended.

Conclusion

This city tour offers a moving perspective on Göttingen and its local history. Those who wish to not only visit historical sites but also understand their connections will experience an expert bike tour tracing the paths of perpetration, persecution, and memory. Participation is free and offers a profound cultural enrichment for anyone wishing to engage deeply with the historical heritage of the city.

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Sources:

• Kulturis.online – Event details and meeting point
• Kulturis.online – Society for Christian-Jewish Cooperation Göttingen