In the Elbdorf Vockfey there is an open documentary, in memory of the forced relocations on the former inner German border. A small open house, information boards, pictures, remains of old buildings and utensils.
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Vockfey is one blots a lie Elwdörp, or liekers sast here mol Fofteihn maken. Rünner vun Elwdiek an de Straat fohrn un afsatteln. Kiek di eis dsse fiene documentation cities, where you can teach us history, vun de Minschen and Dörle to ´ne Elw.

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Rainer unterwegs

January 28, 2022

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A small very good exhibition!

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SteP

May 26, 2023

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A 5 km wide strip in front of the border was depopulated, people were forcibly resettled.

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