wattenscheid

Alfred Hess

This Stolperstein honors Alfred Hess, a victim of the Nazi regime, marking his last known residence. The small brass plaque is a personal memorial in the public realm, forcing a confrontation with history. It is part of a network of over 10

Altes Höntroper Brauhaus

Altes Höntroper Brauhaus is a historic restaurant in Wattenscheid, known for its house-brewed beer and traditional German dishes. The interior features rustic charm with preserved brewing equipment and vintage decor. Visitors can enjoy hear

Anneliese Poppers, geb. Fryda

This Stolperstein honors Anneliese Poppers, née Fryda, a victim of the Holocaust whose name is etched into the memory of Gelsenkirchen. The small brass plaque is a decentralized memorial, bringing history directly to the doorstep of where s

Anton Kolodziej

This Stolperstein honors Anton Kolodziej, a victim of Nazi persecution whose memory is preserved in the urban fabric of Wattenscheid. The polished brass surface reflects the sky and the footsteps of daily life, creating a silent dialogue be

Bear Habitat

The Bear Habitat in Hausbruch provides a spacious and enriching environment for bears, allowing visitors to observe these powerful animals in a semi-natural setting. The enclosure is designed to stimulate the bears' natural behaviors, such

Bergbaulore - Löscheinheit Eppendorf Höntrop

This is a preserved mining locomotive ('Bergbaulore') that once served the local coal industry, now a static monument in the Eppendorf Höntrop area. It stands as a tangible relic of Bochum's heavy industrial heritage, a symbol of the labor

Bergbaumahnmal Zeche Centrum

The Bergbaumahnmal Zeche Centrum is a striking mining memorial in Wattenscheid, a stark reminder of the region's coal mining heritage and the lives lost underground. Its industrial aesthetic, featuring dark steel and geometric forms, evokes

Berta Remus, geb. Koschinski

Berta Remus, geb. Koschinski, is a memorial site in Wattenscheid honoring a woman whose life story is part of the Remus family legacy. This marker adds a crucial female perspective to the collection of family remembrances in the town. It st

Berta Wassermann, geb. Laster

A Stolperstein for Berta Wassermann, née Laster, lies in Gelsenkirchen, a small monument to a mother and wife. The brass plaque, engraved with her name and fate, is a tangible link to a family destroyed by the Holocaust. It stands as a quie

Betty Fryda, geb. Silbermann

This Stolperstein commemorates Betty Fryda, née Silbermann, a victim of the Holocaust whose memory is preserved in the streets of Gelsenkirchen. The small brass plaque is a personal memorial, placed at her former home to ensure she is not f

Cardinal Frings Monument

Standing proudly in the tranquil heart of Neustadt/Nord, this monument honors Cardinal Josef Frings, a pivotal figure in post-war German Catholicism. The site features dignified sculptures set against lush gardens, offering a serene atmosph

Dr. Alfred Cohn

This Stolperstein honors Dr. Alfred Cohn, a respected member of the community whose life was extinguished in the Holocaust. The small, brass memorial cube is a permanent fixture in the sidewalk, forcing a moment of pause in the urban flow.

Edmund Schnitzer

This Stolperstein is a memorial for Edmund Schnitzer, a victim of the Nazi regime, his story now part of the streets of Gelsenkirchen. The small, hand-engraved brass cube is a poignant reminder of the individual lives that were shattered by

Elise Spiero Memorial Stone

Embedded in the cobblestones of Alter Markt, this brass Stolperstein serves as a poignant reminder of Elise Spiero, who was born in 1874. It marks her tragic journey from Gelsenkirchen to Westerbork and ultimately to Sobibor, where she lost

Elise Spiero, geb. Spiero

This Stolperstein is dedicated to Elise Spiero, a Jewish woman from Wattenscheid who fell victim to the Holocaust. The small, brass plaque is set into the pavement, marking the last place she freely lived before her deportation. The simple

Ella Guttenberg, geb. Rosenberg

This Stolperstein in Wattenscheid commemorates Ella Guttenberg, born Rosenberg, a Jewish woman who perished in the Holocaust. The brass stone, set among the cobblestones, is a poignant marker of her former home. Its gleaming surface and sta

Ella Mende, née Kraus

This Stolperstein, or 'stumbling stone,' is a poignant memorial to Ella Mende, a victim of the Holocaust. Located in Gelsenkirchen, it serves as a powerful reminder of the atrocities committed during World War II. The brass stone bears an i

Ella Mendel, née Kraus

This memorial stone commemorates Ella Mendel, born Kraus, a local resident whose life was tragically cut short during the Holocaust. The small brass 'Stolperstein' (stumbling stone) is embedded in the pavement, a poignant reminder of the in

Emil Fryda

This Stolperstein is a memorial for Emil Fryda, a victim of the Holocaust whose life is remembered in the streets of Gelsenkirchen. The small brass cube is a permanent fixture in the sidewalk, a silent witness to the past. It is part of a g

Emma Salomon, geb. Cohn

Emma Salomon, born Cohn, is remembered by a Stolperstein in Wattenscheid, a brass stone that marks the place where she once lived. The stone's simple, hand-engraved lettering tells a story of a life cut short, a personal tragedy within a la

Ernst Röttgen

This Stolperstein in Wattenscheid is dedicated to Ernst Röttgen, a victim whose fate is forever intertwined with this spot. The brass cube, set into the pavement, is a stark reminder of the human cost of intolerance. It invites quiet contem

Eugen Sondheimer

Eugen Sondheimer is a memorial in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, that commemorates an individual whose life was part of the city's complex history. Marked by a Stolperstein or a dedicated plaque, it serves as a quiet reminder of the personal stori

Franz Brand

Franz Brand is remembered by a Stolperstein in Gelsenkirchen, a simple but profound memorial to a life interrupted. The stone is part of a decentralized memorial that turns the entire city into a museum of remembrance. Its location on a pub

Frederik Cohn

This Stolperstein marks the life of Frederik Cohn, a young soul whose future was stolen by the Holocaust. The small, hand-engraved brass block is placed directly into the pavement outside his former home, a stark contrast to the everyday li

Frieda Regina Wassermann

Fritz Schmelz

Förderturm der ehemaligen Zeche Holland

Gedenkstätte Saure Wiese (former forced labor camp)

Gerd Kaufmann

Grete Liebreich, geb. Spiero

Guenter Remus

Hannchen Sondheimer, geb. Kadden

Hans Fryda

Hasen Estate

Heinz Schmelz

Herbert Remus

Hermann Remus

Hofanlage Köllman

Hugo Steinwasser

Ida Mayer

Ilse Cohn, born Hirschberg

Ilse Cohn, geb. Hirschberg

Irma Kaufmann, geb.Pollack

Isaak Salomon

Jewish Life in Wattenscheid

Johanna Schmelz

Julie Oppenheim

Jüdisches Leben in Wattenscheid

Karl Frebel

Kirche St. Antonius

Kolonie Hannover

Kray Town Hall

LWL Industrial Museum Zeche Hannover

Leopold Schmelz

Lina Habermann, née Löwenstein

Marcus Rosenthal

Martha Gross, geb. Spiero

Martha Winko

Martin Basch

Martin Paul Remus

Moritz Schnitzer

Oskar Jecheskiel Meiseles

Otto Auerbach

Parkband West

Priwa Meiseles, geb. Jekel

Residential House built shortly after 1900

Rheinische Bahn

Robert Samuelsdorff

Rosa 'Röse' Oppenheim

Rosa Basch, geb. Ring

Rosa Ruth Wassermann

Rosa Schnitzer née Kassner

Rudi Liebreich

Salomon Meiseles

Samuel Wassermann

Sarah Röttgen, geb. Appel

Saure Wiese Memorial (former forced labor camp)

Schützeneiche

Siegfried Auerbach

Siegfried Löwy

Stolperstein for Johanna Schmelz

Stumbling Stone for Berta Remus

Sylvia Juliette Basch

Theodora Mayer

Thorpe-Heimatmuseum Eppendorf

Wilhelm Mendel

Zeche Holland

Zeche Holland I/II

ehem. Gelände Zeche Holland Schachtanlage 3/4/6

Benno Schnitzer

Hermann Schnitzer

Hugo Gross

Johanna Spiero, geb. Rosenberg

Ruth Salomon Memorial

Center of the Ruhr Region

Friedrich Wessel

Fritz Samuelsdorff

Heimatmuseum Helfs Hof

Inge Gross

Sally Habermann