Stasi-Records-Archive

The regional office of the Stasi Records Archive in Erfurt is responsible for safekeeping, utilization and accessibility of around 4,500 metres of Stasi files, around 600 metres of index cards - approx. 1.7 million - as well as numerous photos, films and slides. Another part of the archive’s repository is material that has been pre-destroyed by Stasi-members during the last days of the secret service in order to cover illegal activities and protect identities. The archive’s files cover the period from 1945 to 1990. The Stasi Records Archive in Erfurt gives visitors the opportunity to explore a part of GDR history on-site through films, lectures as well as guided tours through the archive. Admission is free. Please contact us for appointments for individual tours through the archive. Tours are in German, please bring a translator if needed. A permanent exhibition (also in German) offers information on the Stasi for both visitors with little or no knowledge on the subject as well as for experts. Numerous reproductions of Stasi files are on display.

Address

Address

Address

Distance to Public Transport

400 Meters

Address

Parking Facilities near by

Car park Domplatz

Bechtheimer Straße 1
99084 Erfurt
info@stadtwerke-erfurt.de
+49 361 5640

General Information

Lock Boxes No Pets Allowed is Accessible for Free Public Access

Museum services

Zero Information Museum Service

Digital offers

Zero Digital Offer

Mobility offers

Bicycle Lockers

Sanitation

Disabled Toilets Toilets

Photography

TakingPicturesPermitted

Public tour

First Thursday of the month at 10 am
Third Thursday of the month at 4pm
(except holidays)

Group tours

on request