Between 1951 and 1990, the Berlin-Mitte remand prison (UHA II) was located on Keibelstrasse near Alexanderplatz in East Germany. It was under the authority of the Ministry of the Interior and within the East Berlin headquarters of the People's Police.
In this remand prison, individuals were held on various charges awaiting the outcome of investigations and court proceedings. "Keibelstrasse" is a symbol of state repression and arbitrariness, illustrating notions of political opposition and social deviance, as well as "ordinary" crime, under a dictatorship.
The guided tour of the former remand prison explores the history of the site, the fates of the detainees, and the conditions under which they were held. Another focus is the structural changes made to the building. From 1990 onward, film and music producers used the lower floors of the former prison as set pieces, transforming parts of the cellblocks to suit their needs.
The guided tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Afterward, you will have time to explore the site on your own.
The meeting point is at 11:55 a.m. in front of the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family at Bernhard-Weiß-Straße 6, 10178 Berlin. Please be punctual, as late entry is not possible. If you require barrier-free access, please inform us in advance.
Registration/Booking: Informal registration stating the number of people as well as first and last names to anmeldung@keibelstrasse.de
IN GERMAN
Additional information
Booking: Please register informally, stating the number of people and their first and last names, by Thursday, 12.11.26, 16:00 at the latest, to anmeldung@keibelstrasse.de
