80,000 euros for the renovation of the Ordensburg Vogelsang - a step to remember!

80,000 euros for the renovation of the Ordensburg Vogelsang - a step to remember!

This week an important step for the former Ordensburg Vogelsang in the Eifel National Park was taken. On June 30, 2025, Dr. Roswitha Steinbrink, local curator Euskirchen of the German Foundation for Monument Protection (DSD), the funding contract for the renovation of the retaining wall in the area of ​​the forum and the appeal site of the former Nazi Ordinary. This symbolic contract for 80,000 euros was handed over to Thomas Kreyes, Managing Director of Vogelsang IP gGmbH, and represents significant support for the listed area.

The funding comes from the donations and yields of the lottery of the lucky spiral and is part of a comprehensive renovation project that coordinates the DSD in North Rhine-Westphalia. This Initiative is of central importance not only for the preservation of the monument, but also for the historical processing of the place, which went through an eventful story between 1934 and 2005.

a place of history

The monument, which was built by Robert Ley, a leadership squad of the National Socialists, originally served to train political young people in the NSDAP. From 1945 it was reserved for military purposes after the Second World War before it was opened to visitors in 2006. Today the area is used as a “international square in the Eifel National Park” and includes a modern visitor center and exhibitions.

Under the motto "Tolerance and Diversity", Vogelsang should not only point out the dark past, but also act as a place of remembering and education. The area is part of a larger concept that serves the preservation of listed building fabric and the creation of a contemporary learning space. The redesign costs amount to a total of 45 million euros, and the operators expect around 300,000 visitors every year.

remember and process

The DSD is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and is dedicated to projects like this with great commitment. Ministeries, the region, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the BUND and the European Union are involved in the development of Vogelsang and show how important the combination of history and education is.

Numerous events such as the opening ceremony of the facility with the participation of prominent guests illustrated the cultural and memory -political importance of the place. The new permanent exhibition "Determination: Herrenmensch" also takes a look at the story and researches the fascination and crimes of the Nazi Order Burges.

This exhibition is not only exciting for those interested in history, but is also recommended for school classes. The committed team has set themselves the task of keeping the teachings from the past alive and making them accessible to future generations. A particularly important aspect is the examination of the local history and the reflexive preoccupation with one's own history.

It is taken care that Vogelsang, as a place of learning and memory, will continue to be prepared against any form of extremism in the future. The state security observes the region to ensure that the historical place is not misused by right -wing extremists.

The upcoming press dates and events around the former Ordensburg Vogelsang promise to draw attention to this important institution and to further exploit their potential as an educational institution. There is a lot on the program for the coming time, and the obligation to raise awareness and enlightenment remains a central concern of all actors.

You can get more about the funding and historical context of Vogelsang in the reports on [Denkmalschutz.de] (https://www.denkmalschutz.de/Pressemalige-ordsburg-im-vogelsang-i-be-scheiden-er-foerder contract.html), nationalpark-eifel.de and Deutschlandfunk.de read.