Guidance
by appointment
ca. 2h
In our approximately two-hour guided tour of the memorial site, we tell the eventful history of the Schifflersgrund.
Remembering the experience of dictatorship, promoting historical awareness and strengthening democracy.
The Schifflersgrund Border Museum is a historical place of learning for democracy education. Our educational programs focus on the history of German dictatorship and division after 1945 as well as German unity and the transformation since 1989/90. Our educational program is aimed at all age groups and learning levels. Depending on the size of the group, the time available and the desired focus of the content, we offer various educational formats.
Our formats:
- Guided tours
- Hikes
- Interviews with contemporary witnesses
- Workshops
- Project weeks
- Further training
You can find offers for preparation and follow-up here:
Interview with contemporary witnesses
by appointment
ca. 60min
Our contemporary witnesses talk about their very personal experiences on the inner-German border.
Workshop
by appointment
ca. 2h
This workshop includes an interview with a contemporary witness. The pupils work out a guideline for the interview in advance using a short biography and some sources.
Workshop
by appointment
ca. 2h
Together with a certified nature and landscape guide, we explore the Green Belt at Schifflersgrund.
Workshop
from 2026
ca. 2h
In this workshop, the pupils work with the online portal "Zeitzeugenmemorial" from the Hessian State Center for Political Education.
Workshop
by appointment
ca. 2h
In this hybrid workshop, pupils work with the 360° learning landscape "Border Stories". There they encounter selected border stories and various topics relating to the division of Germany.
Discovery tour
by appointment
ca. 3h
Our discovery tour is the ideal program for young history beginners.
Hike
by appointment
ca. 3h
Depending on the age group, the following topics are covered: End of the war and division, system conflict, founding of the state, border closure and much more.
Hike
by appointment
ca. 4h
The "Middle Border Hike" leads along the TOP border hiking trail Schifflersgrund from the border museum to the two former border villages of Sickenberg and Asbach.
Hike
by appointment
ca. 6h
On the "Great Border Hike", we hike along the entire TOP border hiking trail Schifflersgrund. The trail is a total of 10.8 kilometers long and leads through the former Hessian-Thuringian border region.
Project week
by appointment
ca. 6h, individual
We look forward to receiving your individual request and will be happy to develop a suitable program with you.
Further training
by appointment
ca. 4h
In this workshop, we will introduce you to the Schifflersgrund Border Museum as a living place of remembrance and learning, take a close look at the new permanent exhibition, present our educational programs and provide information on the possibilities for sponsoring trips.
Further training
by appointment
ca. 4h
In this training course, the Schifflersgrund Border Museum presents the new 360° learning landscape "Border Stories", shows examples of its use and invites participants to discuss contemporary digital and hybrid teaching and learning methods.
Further training (online)
by appointment
ca. 2h
In this online training course, the Schifflersgrund Border Museum presents the new 360° learning landscape "Border Stories", shows examples of its use and invites you to discuss contemporary digital and hybrid teaching and learning methods.