Flensburg
Country: Germany
Region: Europe
Period: 15th-19th c.CE
Location: 54.781944°N, 9.436667°E
Description
Flensburg is a port city in northern Germany, historically significant as the last capital of Nazi Germany in the final days of World War II. After Adolf Hitler's death in April 1945, Karl Dönitz, the leader of Nazi Germany's Lübeck government, established the government in Flensburg. The city briefly served as the administrative center of the Third Reich, before its collapse in May 1945, marking the end of Nazi control over Germany.
Modern Remains
Today, Flensburg is a peaceful city and a part of Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany. While there are no major memorials or structures directly related to its time as the capital of Nazi Germany, it holds some historical interest due to its role in the final phase of the war. The city is known for its medieval architecture, picturesque harbor, and cultural history. The Flensburg Naval Academy and various World War II-related sites in and around the city serve as reminders of the turbulent period.