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Struthof
Attraction
4.6 (5947 reviews)
D130, 67130 Natzwiller, France
+33 3 88 47 44 67
Did You Know?
Sole Concentration Camp in France
Natzweiler-Struthof was the only Nazi concentration camp established on French soil, making it a unique and somber historical site within France.
Location in the Vosges
Nestled in the Vosges Mountains of the Grand Est region, its isolated and often harsh natural environment contributed to the suffering of its prisoners.
Medical Atrocities Site
Beyond forced labor, Natzweiler-Struthof was infamous for the horrific medical experiments conducted on prisoners, often resulting in death.
National Resistance Monument
Today, the site serves as the European Centre of Deported Resistance Members, a powerful memorial and museum dedicated to remembering the victims and the broader European resistance movement.
Highlights from Reviews
• Educational experience
The site effectively conveys the horror of the camp's history and educates visitors on its significance, fostering a deep understanding.
• Moving atmosphere
Many describe the visit as a somber, moving, and emotional experience that makes a lasting impact on visitors.
• Well-preserved site
The site is well-preserved with reconstructed elements and exhibits that provide a vivid impression of life during that period.
• Important historical reminder
It serves as a crucial reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty, emphasizing the importance of never forgetting such atrocities.
• Good audio guide
The audio guide is praised for its storytelling, effectively highlighting the cruelty and inhumanity experienced by prisoners, available in various languages.