Remembering Means Taking ResponsibilityResistance and Persecution during the Nazi Era in Hall in Tirol

This website is dedicated to exploring and documenting the Nazi era in Hall in Tirol. It focuses on the fates of those who were persecuted, individuals who resisted the regime, and the local history between 1938 and 1945. Our aim is to keep the memory of this dark period alive and to make a lasting contribution to historical education.
Special recognition is given to those from Hall who had the courage to stand up against the Nazi regime – as well as to those who became victims of persecution, exclusion, and violence. Their courage, convictions, and suffering must not be forgotten.
Eighty years after the end of the Second World War, engaging with the past is more relevant than ever. On a local level in particular, we see how individuals – despite facing existential danger – stood up for humanity, justice, and compassion. Their stories are an essential part of our shared history and offer valuable impulses for how we think and act today.
This platform seeks to provide knowledge, encourage reflection, and promote a living culture of remembrance. Only those who understand what happened in the past can take responsibility for shaping the future.

What You Will Find on This Website

• Biographies of resistance fighters and victims from Hall in Tirol
• Historical documents, photographs, and eyewitness accounts
• Memorial sites in the city
• Bilingual educational materials for young people and educators
• Events and current research findings
• Inspiration for local remembrance culture – for schools, associations, and the interested public

These resources invite you to engage deeply with history – out of respect for the victims and as a contribution to an open and responsible society.

Call for Contributions: Memories of Local Resistance to Nazism in Hall in Tirol Wanted

As part of an ongoing research project on local resistance to National Socialism in Hall in Tirol, we are collecting testimonies and family memories. The project will gradually be extended to nearby communities and the wider region of Tyrol.
If you possess photographs, documents, or written accounts related to the resistance activities of relatives or friends, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Personal memories and stories are also of great value to this research.
Your contribution can make a vital difference in expanding our understanding of the Nazi era and preserving these important stories of courage for future generations.
Please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
Thank you for your support and trust.

Consul Volgger with David Eisenhower, grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 2021. Consul Volgger as a lifetime member of the Eisenhower Commission. Republic of Austria documents pertaining to Konsul Volgger. Newspaper reports about Konsul Volgger from the archive.  Held in:  the Konsul Volgger Archive.

Book Presentation November 6, 2025: An Overwhelming Evening – Heartfelt Thanks!

My sincere gratitude goes to everyone who accepted my invitation to the book presentation on November 6th. I am absolutely delighted that the evening was once again completely sold out and that we were able to come together in such an appreciative atmosphere.
A special thank you goes to Martin Sailer and City Councillor Christoph Sailer for the sensitive reading from the book, as well as to Dahlia and Gregor from the Musikschule Hall for the wonderful musical accompaniment.
I would also like to express my particular thanks to Dean Dr. Jakob Patsch for the invitation and the warm welcome.
I felt particularly honored by the presence of our distinguished guests:

• Consul ret. of the Republic of Austria in the USA, Günter G. Volgger MBA, with his wife
• University Professor Dr. Christian Kanzian from the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, with his wife

Your attendance was a great honor for me. Last but not least, I thank the numerous visitors whose lively participation made this evening such a vibrant and unforgettable event.

Photos from the right: Günter G. Volgger MBA, Former Consul of the Republic of Austria to the USA; City Councillor Christoph Sailer, Elisabeth Walder BA MA MA on November 6, 2025 - Book Presentation: "KZ-Dachau Prisoner Number 14354" (a memoir based on the Dachau concentration camp prisoner number 14354).

Michael Domanig. November 4, 2025. Online article, https://www.tt.com/artikel/30920807/die-schrecken-des-lageralltags-kz-aufzeichnungen-von-ernst-verdross-aus-hall-veroeffentlicht (Access: 11.11.2025)

Book Presentation Oktober 23, 2025

"Heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming response to my book presentation! The evening was completely sold out, and we unfortunately had to turn visitors away.
My special appreciation goes to our distinguished guests: Mayor Dr. Christian Margreiter, City Office Director Dr. Bernhard Knapp, City Councillor Barbara Schramm Skoficz (Greens), Dean Dr. Jakob Patsch, Professor Emeritus Dr. Ingo Schneider, and Architect Graduate Engineer Dr. Markus Illmer. Furthermore, I would like to thank Principal OSTR Karin Pammer, Franciscan Father Pascal Hollaus OFM, and Mrs. Mag. Silvia Zust with the matriculation class from the Franziskanergymnasium in Hall in Tirol.
A sincere thank you also to Martin Sailer for the captivating reading from the book, and to City Councillor Christoph Sailer for his support. My thanks also go to Dahlia and Gregor from the Musikschule Hall for the wonderful musical accompaniment.
​I am especially grateful to Dean Dr. Jakob Patsch for the kind invitation and the very warm welcome.
Thank you all for your support and for this unforgettable evening!"

Blog 152 Book Presentation "Concentration Camp Dachau - prisoner number 14354

To honour the legacy of Anton Walder’s courageous resistance against National Socialism in Hall in Tirol, we invite you to explore his story [here].

Gedenkort.at – A Memorial Website

Here you can access the freely available online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which provides information about Anton Walder, a resistance fighter from Hall in Tyrol:

Anton Walder

The website "Remembrance of Nazi Resistance and Victims of the Nazi Regime in Hall in Tirol" is also available at the following link.

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"Memorial Ceremony (2023)"