{"id":1995,"date":"2016-01-19T22:12:37","date_gmt":"2016-01-19T20:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=1995"},"modified":"2025-03-04T20:58:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T18:58:15","slug":"grenzmuseum-schifflersgrund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/grenzmuseum-schifflersgrund\/","title":{"rendered":"Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund<\/strong> is a museum located near the former <strong>inner-German border<\/strong>, in <strong>Th\u00fcringen<\/strong> (Thuringia), Germany. It is dedicated to preserving the memory and history of the division of Germany, focusing on the border between East and West Germany during the Cold War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Platz der Wiedervereinigung 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">37318 Asbach-Sickenberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/27\/germany\/\">Germany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grenzmuseum.de\">www.grenzmuseum.de<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:info@grenzmuseum.de\">info@grenzmuseum.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+49 360 87 \u2013 97 99 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Daily 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/schifflersgrund\/?ref=embed_page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d319415.86500987224!2d9.71517065017442!3d51.28469187959916!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47a4c9ca13883707%3A0xba14cd4c58dfdca1!2sGrenzmuseum+Schifflergrund!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1453234300903\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure 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href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/grenzmuseum-schifflersgrund\/grenzmuseum-asbach-sickenberg-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1998\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Sud-Aviation-SA318C-Alouette-2-D-HBJA-Bundesgrenzschutz-728x486.jpg\" alt=\"Sud Aviation SA318C Alouette 2 D-HBJA Bundes Grenzschutz, Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund \" class=\"wp-image-1998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Sud-Aviation-SA318C-Alouette-2-D-HBJA-Bundesgrenzschutz-728x486.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Sud-Aviation-SA318C-Alouette-2-D-HBJA-Bundesgrenzschutz-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Sud-Aviation-SA318C-Alouette-2-D-HBJA-Bundesgrenzschutz-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Sud-Aviation-SA318C-Alouette-2-D-HBJA-Bundesgrenzschutz-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Sud-Aviation-SA318C-Alouette-2-D-HBJA-Bundesgrenzschutz.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sud Aviation SA318C Alouette 2 D-HBJA Bundes Grenzschutz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of the<strong> Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Situated at a preserved segment of the original inner-German border, the site includes parts of the former border installations such as fences, observation towers, and a patrol road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund<\/strong> is located in a forested area, emphasizing the stark contrast between the peaceful surroundings and the harsh reality of the border&#8217;s history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Artifacts from the Border Era<\/strong>: Original equipment used by East and West German border guards, such as vehicles, tools, and weapons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Stories<\/strong>: Documents and testimonies recount the experiences of individuals affected by the border, including escape attempts, successes, and tragedies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconstructed Border Checkpoints<\/strong>: The museum recreates the physical setup of border crossings, providing a sense of the intense surveillance and control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memorial<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund<\/strong> serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives trying to cross the border. This includes monuments and plaques commemorating the victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Programs<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guided tours and multimedia presentations delve into the political, social, and personal impacts of Germany&#8217;s division.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum also addresses the broader context of the Cold War and the eventual reunification of Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Displays of escape vehicles and equipment, showcasing the ingenuity and courage of those who attempted to flee East Germany.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A focus on the role of the border guards and the psychological and ethical dilemmas they faced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outdoor Museum<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A large portion of the <strong>Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund<\/strong> is outdoors, making it possible to walk along sections of the border, explore the physical remnants, and better understand the geography of the division.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund<\/strong> is a poignant reminder of the impact of political division and the enduring importance of freedom and unity. It is a must-visit for those interested in modern history and the human stories behind major political events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos Gerard Heijmen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund is a museum located near the former inner-German border, in Th\u00fcringen (Thuringia), Germany. 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