3 October - Day of German Unity
Rigged elections, an unprecedented wave of emigration and mass demonstrations led within a few months to the collapse of the power structures of the German Democratic Republic in 1989. Take a look at the most important stages.
Chronology of events
3 October marks the anniversary of German Unification. On this national holiday, Germany commemorates the process of reunification that was formally concluded with the accession of the GDR to the Federal Republic on 3 October 1990.
Short history
The Berlin Wall and its fall created stark images that are imprinted in the memories of people around the world. Browse through a small selection of memorable photographs in our gallery.
October 1, 1989 a moment of joy
Bruderkuss - Honecker und Gorbatschow
60 Jahre Bundesrepublik - Mauerfall
10.11.1989: Drei junge Ost-Berliner
September 24, 1990 a historic document
