German-German Museum Mödlareuth

Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. Terrific educational and historical gem of a divided town and smaller whose preservations are still on-going that houses different types of exhibitions (vehicles, historical accounts/photos, outside wall and watchtower, plus surrounding other facets, library). English is limited (outside placards excellent plus video). Well worth the drive out here (in this town cell signal may be lost so pay attention for when Google Maps won't load!). Ample parking and cheap €3 entrance price. This place is a hidden gem that whispers tales of a bygone era. This is no ordinary museum; it's a time capsule, a portal to the past, where the echoes of the Cold War still resonate through the air. As a young soldier stationed in Germany during those turbulent times, the and exhibits hold special significance to me. I witnessed firsthand the stark contrast between the two sides of the border, the palpable tension that hung in the air like a thick fog. I watched the hope in the eyes of those who yearned for freedom and the relief in their faces when the Berlin Wall finally came crashing down. I was there, a moment in history as I took part in chipping it away. I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to learn about the Cold War and the untold sacrifices of the people involved in the reunification of Germany. A historic site, rightly called "Little Berlin." Admission is €4 for adults. The small cinema depicts the moving history of the site, which clearly illustrates the impact of the division of Europe on life in a provincial village. The large vehicle hall, with military and police vehicles from the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR, is very interesting. I didn't see any food or kiosks. Small at the former border between the Bundesrepublik and DDR. Interesting to see the effects of the Cold War at such a local scale. When visiting the museum, don't skip the film which contains a lot video material from history. Very good to see it preserved this way! The grounds are vast and in outstanding shape. Everything is well maintained. The itself offers a movie granting a comprehensive historical / historiographical overview about the area and its meaning that is expanded on in the upper exhibitionin room. The new wasn't finished when I visited, so that's part of the next visit. My favorite part was the chance to climb a watchtower: the view makes clear that those towers were not used to control what the enemy was doing but to control the own population. This of course is clear to everyone but to experience it was an insightful experience. A must visit location for any student of history who is interested in the "Cold War" as experienced in Germany. While the Berlin wall gets a lot more attention the fascinating case of Mödlareuth is one that should get a lot more attention. Here was another town literally split in two once German was divided into East and West. On site museum, gift shop, and sample of vehicles really added to the experience. Highly recommend it. We are an English family, just to be clear. This is an absolute eye opener. One of the best displays of the East-West Germany divide outside of Berlin. This community was divided right through the middle by the wall. The village was known as "Little Berlin". The staff were amazing and did everything they could to help us as we don't speak good German! The display of the checkpoint and wall are extremely interesting. There are a lot of monuments as well. There is also a vehicle museum. It is in a separate building up the hill, though the ticket is required for entry to all sections. Don't forget to check if out! There are toilets and a gift shop. Everything is disability accessible, but this is not really a great for a rainy day! If you like your recent history, this is 100% worth visiting! I was an American soldier stationed with 2/2 Armored Cavalry Regiment and patrolled this sector of the border during the mid 80's. I won't bore everyone with tales of what we did to the East Germans (and what they did to us) - but by the time I visited the with my wife and niece in 2018, thankfully, tensions had cooled, and I had a wonderful discussion with the man giving the video presentation - who had been an East German Border Guard himself during the time I had been there! Funny.....I don't remember the Gaks being that big back in the day! Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.