Bergen-Belsen

Bergen-Belsen was the site of a POW camp, a concentration camp and a displaced persons camp. It has been a place of commemoration since 1945 and over time has developped into a memorial of international significance. This brochure gives a concise overview of the history of Bergen-Belsen, describes the historical sites in the grounds of the former
camp and the surrounding area, and presents the Memorial's work today.