EL-DE Haus
Museum Gallery
4.5 (3315 reviews)
Nazi-victim memorial center in a former Gestapo headquarters with exhibits & a basement jail.
Appellhofpl. 23-25, 50667 Köln, Germany
+49 221 22126332
Did You Know?
Headquarters
The EL-DE Haus served as the headquarters of the Gestapo (Secret State Police) for Cologne from 1935 to 1945.
In-House Jail
The building contained its own prison cells in the basement, where the Gestapo brutally interrogated, tortured, and murdered people.
Documentation Centre
Today, the EL-DE Haus is a memorial site and documentation center dedicated to preserving the memory of the victims of Nazi persecution.
Authentic Condition
Remarkably, many of the prison cells and inscriptions left by prisoners on the walls have been preserved, offering a chillingly authentic glimpse into the past.
Highlights from Reviews
• historical insight
Offers deep insight into Cologne's history during the Nazi era, providing valuable historical context.
• preserved prison cells
The preserved prison cells in the basement offer a powerful and emotional experience, showcasing prisoner inscriptions.
• informative exhibitions
Detailed and informative exhibitions cover the rise of Nazism in Cologne and Gestapo activities.
• powerful experience
A moving and sobering experience that encourages reflection on human capacity for both good and evil.
• well-preserved
The building and prison cells are well-preserved, offering a tangible connection to the past.
