On 16 April 2025, 80 years ago, the Berlin Operation began with the Battle of the Seelow Heights, which is considered one of the most costly military conflicts on German soil during the Second World War.
Even before the actual commemoration took place at the Seelow Heights memorial, the day began at 9.30 a.m. with a festive event at the Seelow (Mark) historical railway station. As part of this kick-off, the museum's new vector, the Liberation Route Europe, was officially inaugurated - a significant step in the further development of the museum's educational work. The guests also received an introduction to the newly designed history trail, which was presented in an illustrative presentation. In future, this trail will provide an insight into the events surrounding the Red Army's route to Berlin in 1945 in the Oder-Warthe region and enable both locals and visitors from Germany and abroad to reflect on history.
This was followed by the official memorial ceremony at 11.00 a.m. at the memorial to those who died in the Battle of the Seelow Heights. Numerous visitors had gathered to commemorate the dead and to set an example of peace and reconciliation. Among those present were representatives from politics and society from various nations - a clear sign of the ongoing international interest in a shared culture of remembrance.
The day's events were characterised by pausing, dignified remembrance and the common endeavour not to allow the lessons of history to be forgotten
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