Making Bonn's History Visible: Sites, Affected Individuals, and Perpetrators

The free Historical City Tour I focuses on the medical crimes during the National Socialist era in Bonn. Key topics include local sites, affected individuals, and the perpetrators involved in the Nazi crimes.

The tour makes historical connections in Bonn visible and questions how medicine and state violence were interconnected during the National Socialism. The tour not only focuses on institutions and responsible parties but also on the perspectives of those affected. The local history becomes tangible at specific locations in Bonn.

Historical Perspectives on Bonn

As a city tour, the event leads to sites in Bonn and engages with their significance for the culture of remembrance. Participants gain insights into the history of Nazi euthanasia and the associated medical crimes. The tour invites the exploration of familiar places in the city from a historical and critical perspective.

The tour is organized in cooperation with the Bundeskunsthalle. The meeting point and event location is Bonn. Participation is free and allows for a low-threshold engagement with an important yet burdensome chapter of the city's and contemporary history.

Important Information

• Date: November 5, 2026
• Location: Bonn, in cooperation with the Bundeskunsthalle
• Entry: free
• Content: local sites, affected individuals, and perpetrators of Nazi medical crimes

The tour is aimed at anyone interested in the history of Bonn, the processing of National Socialism, and the role of medicine during this time. As the date is designed as a city tour, interested parties should prepare for a pathway through Bonn. Information on start time, duration, registration, or special access requirements is not included in the provided information.