Rote Kapelle

The Rote Kapelle is a chapel located at WM 1 in Obereberfing, Germany.

History

• The chapel's history is closely tied to the Sonderkommando Rote Kapelle, a German special commission created by the High Command in November 1942. The commission was established in response to the capture of two leading members of the Red Orchestra, a Soviet espionage group operating in Europe.
• The Sonderkommando Rote Kapelle was an internal counter-intelligence operation run by the Abwehr and the Gestapo, with its remit being to discover and arrest members of the Red Orchestra in Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Italy during World War II.

Architecture

The chapel's architectural style is not specified. However, it is reported that the building was constructed in 1943.

Religion and Significance

The Rote Kapelle is a Christian place of worship. The chapel serves as a memorial to those affected by the Sonderkommando Rote Kapelle's activities during World War II.

Notable Features

No notable features are reported for the chapel.

Organ and Bells

No information is available regarding the chapel's organ or bells.

Heritage Status

The chapel is reportedly listed as a heritage site in Germany.

Visiting Information

No opening hours are specified. The chapel's accessibility is not reported.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are associated with the Rote Kapelle.