Dark tourism : Turisters motiv att besöka platser med svåra kulturarv

Sammanfattning: This research delves into the realm of dark tourism, specifically examining four European sites with challenging cultural legacies: Auschwitz, Anne Frank's House, the Berlin Wall, and the Catacombs of Paris. Dark tourism includes visits to locations associated with themes of death, suffering, and catastrophe. The primary intention is to explore the motivations of tourists and navigate the ethical considerations. The study integrates survey data and qualitative analysis to uncover the diverse motivations of visitors, with 41 people participating in the survey. The results highlight a spectrum of reasons for exploration, including historical interest, curiosity and a willingness to understand. Ethical concerns emerge as influential factors while deciding either to engage with or avoid specific sites. The outcomes of this research contribute valuable insights to the understanding of dark tourism within the European landscape, unraveling the dynamics between memory, history and tourist experiences.