Welcome to Stichting Stolpersteine
Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Landsmeer, Utrecht, Watergang
Our mission is to keep the memory of the victims of National Socialism alive during and around the Second World War. The foundation does this by participating in the Stolpersteine project of the artist Gunter Demnig.
Stolpersteine temporarily removed due to fiber optic installation
In large parts of Amsterdam East, Stolpersteine are currently being temporarily removed due to the laying of glass fiber. Photos have been taken to record the correct locations of the stones. Removal will be done by the well-known pavers Wilfred and René who also placed the stones. If possible, applicants will be notified by the Stolpersteine Foundation when the stones are removed.
The Stolpersteine will be stored with the municipality and after completion of the work, if the work is approved by the municipality, the Stolpersteine will be put back in place. This may take a few months, especially as the glass fiber company can not always stick to its schedule.
In the Marcusstraat the Stolpersteine will not be replaced for the time being because that street will be completely reconstructed during the first half of 2025.
The reconstruction of Ruyschstraat has been postponed and will not start until after August. Therefore, the Stolpersteine in that street have been placed back.
Also at other locations, Stolpersteine are sometimes removed for shorter or longer periods by the municipality due to works. The stones will always come back, once the municipal inspectors have approved the work. Therefore, it often takes longer than you as a resident might think!
Information at josephine.de_man@stichting-stolpersteine.nl
What are Stolpersteine?
Stolpersteine, are made since 1992 by the artist Gunter Demnig. They are brass stones with which we commemorate the victims of National Socialism around and during the Second World War. The brass Stolpersteine is therefore placed in the pavement for the last (freely chosen) home of the victims.
Where are Stolpersteine?
Who can do a request?
Anyone can request a Stolperstein. For anyone who was murdered by the Nazi regime, but also for victims who committed suicide because of the occupiers, had to go into hiding or otherwise suffered. The Stichting Stolpersteine does not want to express an opinion on who can be considered as a victim and who cannot.
“Tracks: Stumbling Stones Amsterdam”
This heartfelt and beautifully shot documentary “Tracks: Stumbling Stones Amsterdam” from Maclovia Martel explores the laying of “Stolpersteine” memorial stones honoring Holocaust victims, installed in front of the homes along the Herengracht-canal in Amsterdam. The movie has been awarded “The Best Cinematography” Toronto Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival in January 2023 and will be officially published in Summer 2023. See more information about the award.
About the Stichting
The Stichting Stolpersteine has cooperated since the beginning with the STIFTUNG – SPUREN – GUNTER DEMNIG (Sporen Foundation) in Germany.
The STIFTUNG – SPUREN – GUNTER DEMNIG manages the data of all Stolpersteine that are laid worldwide and is responsible for the production of the Stolpersteine.
Support us
Stichting Stolpersteine is an officially recognised charitable not-for-profit organisation. This has been confirmed by the Dutch government with an ANBI status. This guarantees that all donations are used for the purpose of the foundation; the laying of Stolpersteine.
We currently work exclusively with volunteers and donations to cover the costs of laying the Stolpersteine.
If you want to support the work of the Stichting Stolpersteine, you can donate via:
Bank: IBAN: NL34TRIO2018081322 – Stichting Stolpersteine
