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Throughout the tour, you will visit Friedrichstrasse and Oranienburg.
The tour provides a vital educational experience, delving into the history of over 200,000 people imprisoned by the Nazis. It highlights the severe conditions and acts of cruelty faced by prisoners, including starvation and forced labor. The tour also honors the victims of the "death marches" and commemorates their liberation by Soviet and Polish soldiers in 1945. This visit is crucial for understanding these human rights violations and the importance of remembering history to prevent its repetition.
During the tour, you'll explore various parts of the camp, including the punishment cells, gallows, gas chambers, burial pits, and old barracks. You’ll also visit the prison, torture cells, and Station Z (the site of mass executions). The tour also features the infirmaries, pathology center, and Tower A, the main guard tower. During your visit, listen to stories of prisoner bravery alongside accounts of the horrific events that took place at the camp.
Make your visit to Berlin extraordinary by booking this Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin. Choose your travel dates and secure your spot today before it's fully booked!
Step into history with a guided visit to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial, located just outside Berlin, Germany. This powerful tour invites you to explore one of the first purpose-built concentration camps, offering a sobering look at the realities of the Nazi regime.
Your journey begins at Friedrichstraße Train Station in central Berlin, where you’ll meet your English-speaking guide. From there, travel by train to Oranienburg, learning about the town’s role during the camp’s operation and how its residents were connected to the camp’s history.
At Sachsenhausen, your guide will lead you through significant sites including the barracks, punishment cells, infirmary, and the infamous Station Z, where executions took place. You’ll also visit the Inspectorate of Camps, the administrative center for the entire camp system across Europe.
The tour fee includes entry to the memorial and a €3 donation per guest to support the ongoing preservation of the site. Please note that a public transport ticket for Berlin’s ABC zones is required and not included in the tour price. Food, drinks, and gratuities are also not included.
This experience lasts approximately 5.5 hours and involves moderate walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Join this unforgettable journey to honor the memory of those who suffered and to gain a deeper understanding of history. Secure your spot now—spaces fill quickly for this essential Berlin experience.
