Topography of Terror

Museum Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What to expect

The Topography of Terror is a museum and memorial site located in Berlin, Germany. It is situated on the site of the former SS Reich Security Main Office, the headquarters of the Sicherheitspolizei, SD, Einsatzgruppen, and Gestapo. The museum showcases the history of National Socialist policies in Berlin and their consequences for the city and its population. The site includes a permanent exhibition, as well as educational and event programs, making it a significant place of remembrance and learning. The museum's outdoor and indoor exhibits provide a glimpse into the terror regime and its impact on the city, with a focus on the period between 1933 and 1945

Plan your family visit to the Topography of Terror with these blog insights 👇

BERLIN with family, Berlin with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited. We were shocked by the atrocities of this period and we had to talk about what we had seen. It was difficult for the children

Highlights: My daughter didn't like it much, but my son found it "very interesting but also very hard and sad" ✨