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Das Kriegsende auf dem Timeloberg im Spiegel der Weltpresse

Das Kriegsende auf dem Timeloberg im Spiegel der Weltpresse



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Sunday story with Hans-Joachim Boldt through the special exhibition "Surrender 45 – Lüneburg in the focus of the world public":

On July 13, Hans-Joachim Boldt will explore the eventful history of Villa Möllering in Häcklingen. Original remains of the villa can be seen in the special exhibition "Surrender 45" at the Lüneburg Museum.

Special exhibition "Surrender 45 – Lüneburg in the spotlight of the world":

Eighty years ago, history was made not far from Lüneburg. On May 3 and 4, 1945, a German delegation met with British commanders at Villa Häcklingen and on the Timeloberg. The Germans signed the unconditional surrender of the Wehrmacht for northwest Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

For a brief moment, Lüneburg came into the global spotlight. This partial surrender marked the first official acknowledgement of Nazi Germany's military defeat. A few days later, the full surrenders of Reims and Berlin-Karlshorst followed—and thus the end of World War II in Europe.

The end of the war on the Timeloberg in the mirror of the world press

In this tour, Hans-Joachim Boldt explores how the partial surrender at Timeloberg was reflected in the international press. From the Egyptian Mail to the New York Times: Lüneburg was in the global spotlight for just a few days.

Every Sunday at 3 p.m., the Lüneburg Museum offers special tours on changing topics:

  • Sunday, July 27: Guided tour of the special exhibition: Insect biographies from Lüneburg
    Themed tour with nature photographer Christine Horn
  • Sunday, August 3: The end of the war on the Timeloberg in the mirror of the world press
    Themed tour with local historian Hans-Joachim Boldt
  • Sunday, August 10: – cancelled due to illness –
  • Sunday, August 17: Biology to smile and marvel at – Entertaining facts from the insect world from 20 years of RadioZusa Biotop
    Themed tour with Regina Allmer and Frank Allmer
  • Sunday, August 24: The end of the war on the Timeloberg in the mirror of the world press
    Themed tour with local historian Hans-Joachim Boldt
  • Sunday, August 31: Centennial Objects – The History of Lüneburg in 10 Exhibits
    Themed tour with curator Dr. Ulfert Tschirner

The meeting point for the approximately one-hour tour is always at 3:00 p.m. in the foyer of the museum at Willy-Brandt-Straße 1. Participation is included in museum admission.

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