√ Central Germany, Hadamar Memorial

In Hadamar, Germany there are two very impactful sites: one being a war-time extermination camp for mentally and physically disabled people; and the second is a chapel which displays the continued hope and faith people had throughout the war.

The “Gedenkstätte Hadamar” or Hadamar Memorial, is there to remember the roughly 15,000 people that were killed there. I was not able to enter the memorial because I was late, however it seems to do a good job explaining what happened. Also, you can walk at any time around the back and see the garage where the people arrived. This way, the community did not know much of what happened there.

Secondly, there is a small.chapel dedicated to Mary, Jesus’s mother next to a beautiful garden. In the outside walls of the chapel, people have placed their prayers, thankfulness and much more. It goes back beyond World War II, and it helps bring to life the impact the war had on people’s souls. Also, it shows the role spirituality plays in times of conflict.

Location: Mönchberg 8, D-65589 Hadamar. View the location on a map here.
Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Thursdays 9 a. m. – 4 p. m.
Fridays 9 a. m. – 1 p. m.
Every First and third Sunday in a month 2 p.m. – 5 p. m.
Cost:  Free
Transportation: It is recommended to arrive by car, I am not sure about public transit in the area.
Tours: Guided Tours are available, but must be requested by prior arrangement.

All information was gathered from the respective websites, from my 
visit to the areas, or from my personal research.