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Monument · Weimar · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Buchenwald Memorial in Weimar

Buchenwald Memorial is a monument in Weimar, Thuringia. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 310 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

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The story

Audio tour · Buchenwald Memorial

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You're standing on the Ettersberg, a wooded hill just outside Weimar. From 1937 to 1945, this was the site of Buchenwald concentration camp. This is a place for quiet.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 310 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Buchenwald Memorial, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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