Memorial to the Sinti and Roma victims of National Socialism

The Memorial to the Sinti and Roma victims of National Socialism is a national monument in central Berlin dedicated to the persecution and murder of Sinti and Roma under Nazi rule. It was unveiled in 2012 and occupies a site in the Tiergarten near Germany’s parliamentary quarter.

The memorial comprises a deliberately simple ensemble designed to prompt reflection - a sculptural element and a reflecting water feature form its visible components and are set within a landscaped plaza. The site includes interpretive panels and an information centre that provide context and personal histories.

The memorial was commissioned by the German government and designed by artist Dani Karavan. It was developed after decades of discussion about a dedicated national memorial and was officially opened to the public in 2012.

Geographically the site stands in the Tiergarten district of Berlin, within walking distance of the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate, making it part of the central civic and memorial landscape of the city.

Location tip: Located in Berlin's Tiergarten, it sits within the central government quarter and is easily combined with visits to the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate.
Designer and date: Designed by Israeli sculptor Dani Karavan and unveiled in 2012, the memorial is a recent national monument dedicated to Sinti and Roma victims of National Socialism.

How to Get to Memorial to the Sinti and Roma victims of National Socialism #

The memorial is within walking distance of the Bundestag/Reichstag area and is served by central Berlin public transport (S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations within a short walk).

Tips for Visiting Memorial to the Sinti and Roma victims of National Socialism #

Visit at dusk or dawn when the low light and reflective surface suit quiet contemplation.
Read the explanatory panels in the underground information centre to understand the full history-many visitors miss the subterranean portion.
Combine a visit with the nearby Holocaust Memorial for a fuller sense of Berlin's commemorative landscape.

Best Time to Visit Memorial to the Sinti and Roma victims of National Socialism #

Spring through autumn for comfortable walking; memorial is accessible year-round.

Spring-autumn

Apr-Oct · 5-20°C

Mild weather for walking Berlin's central memorial sites.

Winter

Nov-Mar · -5-8°C

Quieter, but colder-useful for solitary reflection.

Weather & Climate near Memorial to the Sinti and Roma victims of National Socialism #

Climate

Memorial to the Sinti and Roma victims of National Socialism's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (570 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 49 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

-24°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-2° – 3°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 4°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 22°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

16.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

16.0h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 19°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

6° – 13°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

3° – 7°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

0° – 4°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.5h daylight

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