Kamp Westerbork, during the Second World War, earned the grim moniker 'the gateway to Hell' as it served as a transit camp leading to concentration camps like Auschwitz and Sobibor. However, the camp, originally constructed in 1939, initially functioned as a refuge for Jewish individuals fleeing Germany and Austria.
Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork (Camp Westerbork Memorial Centre) takes an active and dynamic approach to infuse meaning into the historical significance of Camp Westerbork. The focus lies in emphasizing how each individual life story contributes to the broader tapestry of the Holocaust. Camp Westerbork embodies the tragic narrative of 102,000 lives extinguished.
The mission is to preserve the memories of those who endured the confines of Camp Westerbork and connect their hardships with present-day challenges.
