Visit to the former Concentration Camp Sachsenhausen by train.
Description
The tour is a guided walk through the grounds of the memorial site of the former "model concentration camp of the Reich capital," Sachsenhausen, which was later also used as a "Soviet special camp." Built in 1936 during the Olympic Games in Berlin, Sachsenhausen also served as a training facility for the Camp SS. Additionally, it housed the central administrative office, the "Inspection of Concentration Camps." An experienced guide conveys the history of the camp and highlights the special role Sachsenhausen played within the concentration camp system. The tour addresses both the fates of the victims and the biographies of the perpetrators. It offers a respectful and educational experience that makes the significance of the memorial site and the lessons of history tangible. As a private tour, the itinerary can be individually tailored to your needs and interests.
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Itinerary
For the visit to the memorial site, we will travel together by public transport from Berlin to Oranienburg (approx. 50 minutes). From there, we will walk about 20 minutes to the memorial site. We will use the same route for the return journey. A day ticket costing €13.20 per person is required but is not included in the tour price. Possible stops at the site: - Tower A: Entrance tower, exhibition on victims and perpetrators of excessive violence - Roll Call Square: Site of the daily terror of camp life - Barrack 38: Part of the "small camp," where over 6,000 Jewish prisoners were crammed together after the "Kristallnacht" - Camp Prison: Cell block with a memorial exhibition on exemplary victims and crimes - Shoe Testing Track: Site where prisoners were exploited for material testing by German companies - Station Z: Crematorium ovens, gas chamber, and execution site - Infirmary Barracks: Exhibition "Medicine and Crime" on medical experiments and mistreatment
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will wear a visible name tag.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
We were very lucky to take Klaus on a private tour to Sachsenhausen. He picked us up directly at the hotel in Berlin and not only accompanied us safely, but also provided us with an incredible amount of knowledge throughout the tour – both in the concentration camp grounds and on the way there and back. Klaus succeeds in explaining complex historical contexts in a clear, respectful and understandable way without ever losing depth. His empathetic nature, combined with high competence, has made this tour a very special and valuable experience. We can recommend a personal tour with him without restriction – for anyone who really wants to understand history and values a humane, respectful and at the same time very professional accompaniment.
Vielen herzlichen Dank für Eure wunderbaren Worte. Es freut mich sehr, dass Ihr die Tour als so bereichernd erlebt habt. Sachsenhausen ist eine anspruchsvolle Tour – thematisch wie auch emotional. Umso schöner ist es für mich, wenn daraus ein echter Austausch entsteht, wie es bei Euch der Fall war. Vielleicht ja bald mal wieder in Berlin!
