Info Panel about “Tunnel 29” on Schönholzer Straße

Photo of a house entrance and a sign with an inscription

This is the site of the so-called Tunnel 29, where, on September 14 and 15, 1962, a total of 29 people were able to flee to West Berlin with the help of a student escape-aid group. Between Schwedter and Strelitzer Straße, walkers along Bernauer Straße will find four panels from the Berlin Wall History Trail. They mark locations where escape attempts took place: some that ended in death, such as that of Ida Siekmann on August 22, 1961; some that were spectacular, such as that of GDR border guard Conrad Schumann; and some that were successful, such as the escape of 57 people who made it to West Berlin through a 140-meter-long tunnel.

Locations of additional panels along the Berlin Wall History Trail:

Bernauer Strasse, near house number 48
Bernauer Strasse, near house number 78
Ruppiner Strasse / corner of Bernauer Strasse
Strelitzer Strasse / corner of Bernauer Strasse

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.