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Stalag 326 (VI K) Senne

Memorial Site in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock

The Memorial Site is closed.

Please contact the Memorial Site by email.

On 22 June 1941, the war against the Soviet Union („Operation Barbarossa“) began. During the war several million soldiers of the Red Army were taken prisoner by the Germans. In 1941, there were 80 major POW camps (Stalags) in the German Reich. As a result of the appalling living conditions in the camps and work commandos, in particular, 3 to 3.5 million Soviet POWs died (extinction by labour).

The permanent exhibition in the former detention building provides impressive information on the history of the POW camp Stalag 326 (VI K) Senne. In particular, the colour photographs taken by the former camp physician Dr Hugo Lill illustrate not only the painful history of the POWs but also document the construction of the camp. In addition, the exhibition shows several rare objects of handicraft made by POWs. The US documentary on the camp’s liberation concludes the tour.

Education partner Haus Neuland

Current News

Erinnerungslücken tilgen.

The German-language brochure “Filling Memory Gaps” recounts the little-known events of the years 1941-1944 in occupied Vinnitsa and is the result of German-Ukrainian cooperation. The history of the camp for Soviet prisoners of war, the guard system and the establishment of a so-called camp for interned German prisoners of war on the same site from 1944-1948 are described in detail.

The second part of the brochure describes the gradual extermination of patients in the Vinnitsa psychiatric hospital. It also briefly discusses similar actions in other clinics in occupied Ukraine and the trial of the medical staff of the clinic in Vinnitsa who were involved in the murder. The brochure also briefly describes similar actions in other clinics in occupied Ukraine and the trial of the medical staff of the clinic in Vinnytsia who were involved in the murder.

The booklet contains rare, previously unpublished photos and materials as well as biographies of individual participants and contributors to the events of those years.

Bank details for donations:

Förderverein Gedenkstätte Stalag 326 (VI K) Senne e.V.

Kreissparkasse Wiedenbrück
IBAN: DE82 4785 3520 0025 0228 80
BIC: WELADED1WDB

Thank you for your support!

How to become a member of the association:

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Events 2020
The Memorial Site

Services and Information

In 2019, the association Förderverein Gedenkstätte Stalag 326 (VI K) Senne e.V. celebrated its 25th anniversary. Since 1996, the memorial site has existed on the former grounds of the POW camp Stalag 326.

With the help of numerous volunteers and employees, we have been able to discover the history of the Stalag step by step in order to make it available to the public. Another major task of the association is to investigate the fates of POWs and to support their relatives when they come to visit the cemetery.

In addition, we have successfully extended our educational programmes.
Until today, more than 50,000 people have visited the memorial site and have attended our tours. It should be mentioned that an increasing number of schools take part in our educational programmes. This helps young people to expand their knowledge of the history of Stalag 326.

Opening Hours in general

Tuesday and Thursday
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Weekends and holidays closed!

Public Guided Tours

Guided tour of the Cemetery of Honour of Soviet War Victims.

  • Dates will be announced soon
  • Meeting Point: at the entrance of the Cemetery of Honour of Soviet War Victims.
  • Starts 3:00 p.m.
  • 2,- Euros entrance fee
Information
  • Please carry valid identitiy card with you to be presented at the gates of the Police Training Academy, if requested.
  • Taking photos is not permitted on the entire site.
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible toilets
  • Ground level entrance to exhibition building
Donation Account

Förderverein Gedenkstätte Stalag 326 (VI K) Senne e.V.

Kreissparkasse Wiedenbrück
IBAN: DE82 4785 3520 0025 0228 80
BIC: WELADED1WDB
Thank you for your support!

Booking of Guided Tours and Study Days

Our general educational program refers to all schools and can be attended by any adult or youth group. Our educational staff is able to customize the program according to your wishes on the basis of a previous meeting of consultation.

Please contact us in time for us to coordinate your visit appropriately:
phone: +49 5257 3033
Outside the opening hours, please leave a message on the answering machine. We call you back immediately!
or by email buchung@stalag326.de
Do not forget to leave your phone number!

Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is the best time to contact us.

Invitation for Teachers and Educational Staff of Youth Work

When visiting the Memorial Site, we would be pleased to give you an insight into the portfolio of our educational program at request and for free. On site you will get to know the historical buildings, visit the Cemetery of Honour of Soviet war prisoners as well as attend the extensive exhibition of the Memorial Site.

Search for Missing Relatives

We would be pleased to support you in searching for your missing relative.

For support please contact our team by email: search@stalag326.de

Archive and Collection

The Archive Collection of the Gedenkstätte Stalag 326 (VI K) Senne may be used by members of science and cultural institutions, public authorities and natural persons or legal entities.

This Collection is part of the Gedenkstätte Stalag 326 (VI K) Senne and can be accessed after previous scheduling of appointment.

For scheduling your visit please email: info@stalag326.de

Informationen in russischer Sprache

информа́ция

Уважаемые члены семей, родственники, друзья и люди, занимающиеся поиском захоронений военнопленных Второй мировой войны!

Сотрудники нашего архива проводят экскурсии по музею и кладбищу советских военнопленных.

Также наши сотрудники занимаются поиском захоронений военнопленных Второй мировой войны.

Мы будем рады Вам помочь!

Пожалуйста, пишите нам на следующий электронный адрес: search@stalag326.de

На запрос поиска захоронения военнопленного мы постараемся ответить в течении двух недель.

Guided Tours, Educational Programs or Search Inquiries

Contact Options

Guided tours and events
Availability always on Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

buchung@stalag326.de

Search queries
for missing loved ones

search@stalag326.de

Memorial site
for general inquiries

info@stalag326.de