Info Panel on the Border Crossing Invalidenstraße

There are two Berlin Wall History Mile info boards at the former Invalidenstrasse border crossing (west of the Sandkrugbrücke on the sidewalks to the north and south). One describes a failed escape attempt from 1963, while the other tells the story of Günter Litfin, who tried to escape from East to West Berlin through Humboldthafen, a nearby port, eleven days after construction on the Berlin Wall began.

Map of Memorial Sites

The Berlin Wall has disappeared from the cityscape. This map highlights places in today’s urban landscape that serve as reminders of the Berlin Wall. These include memorial sites, informational panels, exhibitions, and artworks. The map provides insight into historical events, personal stories, and the varying forms of expression within the culture of remembrance.