--- title: "Pirna-Sonnenstein Memorial" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/pirna-sonnenstein-memorial" description: "In 1940 and 1941, more than 13,700 people with mental illnesses and disabilities were murdered at Sonnenstein Castle. The killing center was part of the Nazi extermination program “Aktion T4.”Today’s exhibition documents the history of this site and showcases rooms that have been preserved in their original state. These include the former gas chamber and the crematorium area.A memorial path marked with colored crosses commemorates the victims along the way. Information panels explain the historical background from the train station to the memorial.Regular public guided tours complement the experience. Visitors should plan on spending about 2 hours for a tour." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1441695/20d31f7baa17c044e4ebdca149b8c66ccbc5dcfd8340128892281d12105647a1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Pirna-Sonnenstein Memorial ========================== - Museum/art collection - Monument - Palace - A room with white walls and a vaulted ceiling shows black and white portraits of people mounted on stands and arranged in two rows. Yellow building with red roof and modern glass elevator, surrounded by green areas and trees, under a cloudy sky. The permanent exhibition at Sonnenstein commemorates the victims of the Nazi “Aktion T4” and showcases historical artifacts at the actual site. In 1940 and 1941, more than 13,700 people with mental illnesses and disabilities were murdered at Sonnenstein Castle. The killing center was part of the Nazi extermination program “Aktion T4.” Today’s exhibition documents the history of this site and showcases rooms that have been preserved in their original state. These include the former gas chamber and the crematorium area. A memorial path marked with colored crosses commemorates the victims along the way. Information panels explain the historical background from the train station to the memorial. Regular public guided tours complement the experience. Visitors should plan on spending about 2 hours for a tour. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Public tours: every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Read more Price info Admission to the memorial is free of charge. Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Payment methods Entrance Free Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Accessibility Information / Differences from the Pictograms:** - Entrance door = Elevator door: 83 cm - Doorbell at the entrance - All other doors: 90 cm - 5-cm threshold to the memorial area in the basement - Special guided tours for people with learning disabilities and in simplified language are available by appointment Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 80 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Lift - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm Accessible toilet - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities Read more Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transportation. Bus routes: H/S 241, 245, 246 Stop: Pirna - Landratsamt Walking distance: approx. 7 min. Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de Read more Author Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.**Mandy Krebs** Organization Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V. License (master data) Mandy Krebs Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V. This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 13.77 km - Hiking 4.66 km - Winter hikes - Palace Nearby ------ View on map Contact Schloßpark 11 01796 Pirna