Ten new stumbling blocks in Tempelhof-Schöneberg: Remember and commemorate!

Ten new stumbling blocks in Tempelhof-Schöneberg: Remember and commemorate!

In the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district, ten stumbling blocks will be laid by mid-November 2025 to commemorate the victims of National Socialism. These relocations are part of a larger project that shapes the culture of remembrance in Germany. All citizens are invited to actively participate in these events. The last relocation for this year will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Münchener Straße 18a in Berlin. After the autumn dates, the laying of new stumbling blocks will continue in March 2026 due to the weather.

The relocations in September and October 2025, which will take place in the presence of the inventor of the Stolpersteine, Gunter Demnig, are particularly worth mentioning. On September 23rd and 24th, as well as on October 9th, 10th, 13th and 16th, those interested can attend the ceremonies, which will be held at various locations in the district.

Stumbling blocks as an act of remembrance

The stumbling blocks are 10x10 cm memorial plaques with a brass surface that bear the name, date of birth and date of death of the victims. Gunter Demnig, who has been laying stumbling blocks since 1996, has now placed over 70,000 of these stones in more than 1,200 cities, from Berlin to Augsburg and Kempten. With this project he has created the largest decentralized memorial in Europe, which symbolizes the return of memories of the persecuted neighbors during National Socialism.

However, there are also voices of criticism. Some Jewish and Sinti and Roma communities express concerns about the placement of the stones on roads and the conceptual context of the inscriptions. This criticism has led to different opinions regarding the stumbling blocks, including in cities such as Munich, where the installation has been stopped.

A controversial culture of remembrance

The stumbling blocks also raise fundamental questions that often remain unanswered, such as the role of perpetrators and profiteers. Historians complain that stumbling blocks do not convey sufficient educational ideas and push the responsibility of their own compatriots into the background. Despite these critical perspectives, the Stolpersteine ​​have remained an important element in the German culture of remembrance. Initiatives in schools have helped ensure that victims' stories are researched and individually honored.

Overall, it should be noted that the memorial stones are not only historically valuable, but also actively contribute to the discussion about the memory of the Nazi era in Germany. For further information about the Stolpersteine ​​project in the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district, the official pages are helpful, as they provide detailed information about the laying and other events.

Further details about the stumbling blocks and their meaning can be found at Berlin.de, Augsburger Allgemeine and Deutschlandfunk.