Suche
Mein Konto
Lecture series about Freiburg: A look at history and places!
Experience the lecture series “On Year and Day” at the University of Freiburg on historical places in the city and visit the new DZNS.
Lecture series about Freiburg: A look at history and places!
There is something to be happy about in Freiburg: the city brings fresh impetus to the teaching of history. From December 1, 2025, the exciting lecture series **“For the year and day. Places in modern Freiburg”** will start, which will take place in the College Building I of the University of Freiburg. This series offers the opportunity to delve deep into the city's history and learn a lot about various topics. How uni-freiburg.de reported, well-known speakers will address various aspects of Freiburg's history.
The events are free and open to anyone interested: whether on site or online, you can easily take part. However, in order to enable online participation via Zoom, you should register in advance. Several interesting topics are planned, which will be covered by various speakers. Among other things, Dr. Heinrich Schwendemann will talk about the Liefmannhaus on December 1, 2025, which was confiscated and repurposed during the Nazi era.
National Socialism Documentation Center (DZNS)
Another important part of teaching history in Freiburg is the newly opened National Socialism Documentation Center (DZNS). This center, which opened its doors on March 21, 2025, is dedicated to the Nazi history of Freiburg. museen.freiburg.de tells us that the DZNS is located in the former transport office from 1936 and extends over three floors. There is not only a permanent exhibition here that shows various objects and biographies from the time of National Socialism, but also a memorial room in the inner courtyard dedicated to those persecuted and murdered in the region.
Visitors can view the permanent exhibition “Behind the Facades: Freiburg under National Socialism,” which is presented in three languages and takes you through history chronologically. Interactive elements and digital media make the experience particularly vivid. There is also free WiFi in the DZNS, which makes a visit even more pleasant.
A place for teaching history
Julia Wolrab, the scientific director of the DZNS, sees the center not just as a classic museum, but as a space for history education and remembrance. She emphasizes that many questions about the Nazi era are still unanswered and that the story is important not only for those interested in history, but also for young people and tourists. Loud freiburg.de It is important to present such topics in an appealing and understandable way. Topics such as violence and dictatorship are challenging, which is why the exhibition is recommended for ages 14/15 and up.
The DZNS also offers digital offerings via a free app that provides audio tours and further information. So everyone can immerse themselves in the story in their own way and get comprehensive information. With this comprehensive approach, the DZNS becomes a living part of the culture of remembrance in Freiburg.
Visitors are invited to gain deeper insights into Freiburg's exciting history - be it through the lecture series at the university or through the newly opened documentation center. Here, history is not just told, but made tangible.