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Vogelsang IP

Vogelsang IP

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Schleiden

Museum/Exhibition, Forest

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Vogelsang IP: A Memorial Site and Cultural Landscape in the Eifel National Park

Vogelsang IP is located in the Eifel National Park and is one of the most striking sites in German contemporary history. The former Ordensburg, built in the 1930s, has been fully preserved and serves as a reminder of the time when young men were trained here to become future leaders of the Nazi regime. After the war, the site remained a restricted military zone for many years. Today, it is an international destination that combines history, culture, and nature. Open spaces, sweeping views across the Eifel hills, and the clean lines of the architecture create an atmosphere that invites both reflection and observation. Exhibitions and learning spaces offer insights into the past and present, allowing visitors to sense how change and responsibility are deeply rooted in this landscape.

You can find more information about exhibitions and guided tours here.

General information

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday:
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

for groups
for school classes
Pets allowed
Suitable for seniors
for children (all ages)
Suitable for baby carriages

Children under 13 get in free.

Reduced price for:K-12 students, college students, apprentices, and people with a disability ID

Price adult: 12,00 €
Reduced price: €8.00
Family ticket: €26.00
Dog: €2.00
Parking spaces available
Baby changing room

Arrival & Contact

Vogelsang 70, 53937 Schleiden

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