Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Arriving by train from Berlin you will discover the wretched history of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp on this impactful guided tour. Just outside Berlin, this site bears witness to the atrocities of the Third Reich. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through key areas of the camp, including the notorious gatehouse and the barracks, sharing insights into the camp's establishment in 1936, its role in the Nazi regime, and the diverse prisoner populations it held. You'll learn about the harrowing experiences of those imprisoned here, their resilience, and the camp's post-WWII history under Soviet control. The tour also focuses on the memorialization efforts at Sachsenhausen, offering a reflective look at how the site has been transformed into a place of remembrance. Visit various national memorials and exhibitions within the complex, each honoring the victims from different backgrounds. Join us for this deeply moving experience at one of history's most significant sites.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private Walking Tour
- Certified Expert Guide
- Round Trip Train Tickets
What's not
- Gratuities
- The Tour does NOT Include Hotel Pick-UP or Drop-OFF of Guests
Itinerary
The Sachsenhausen Memorial is a site of remembrance and education, situated on the grounds of the former Sachsenhausen concentration camp. It serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime, offering insights into the lives of the prisoners who suffered and died here.
Tower A, with its infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Sets You Free) inscription, served as the main entrance and exit for the camp. It symbolizes the deceitful promises made to prisoners and now stands as the iconic entry point to the memorial site, setting the tone for a visit rooted in reflection and remembrance.
Station Z was the codename for the execution area where thousands of prisoners were murdered through shooting, hanging, and gassing. Today, it's a chilling reminder of the systematic extermination carried out in the camp, with memorials and exhibitions detailing the brutal efficiency of the Nazi killing apparatus.
The Special Prison, or Zellenbau, was used for the solitary confinement of political prisoners and other inmates deemed significant by the SS. It illustrates the harsh conditions of imprisonment and the personal stories of those who were isolated from the main camp population.
Commandant's House The Commandant's House, located just outside the camp's perimeter, served as the residence for the camp's commandant. It now functions as part of the memorial site, offering a disturbing glimpse into the juxtaposition of the commandants' domestic lives with the atrocities they oversaw.
Barracks 38 and 39 (Jewish Barracks) Barracks 38 and 39 were specifically designated for Jewish prisoners, highlighting the targeted persecution of Jews within the camp system. These barracks now house exhibitions that provide insight into the daily lives, struggles, and resistance of Jewish inmates.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide with the Stellar Tours badge ( White badge with a BIG BLUE STAR) right in front of the main entrance of the Hotel Adlon Kempinski at Pariser Platz next to the Brandenburg Gate.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- StellarTours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We strongly recommend you bring water and something to eat. Eating is prohibited inside Sachsenhausen but you may eat something on the way to and from Sachsenhausen.
How it compares in Berlin
- Its from-price is 103% above the median of the 287 city tours we list in Berlin.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 189 of 287.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Berlin
Berlin is Germany's creative, open-minded capital, where landmarks of a turbulent history stand among art, green parks and legendary nightlife.
The Brandenburg Gate is the city's symbol, close to the glass-domed Reichstag and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Fragments of the Berlin Wall survive, most strikingly at the East Side Gallery, a long stretch covered in murals, and at the Bernauer Strasse memorial, while Checkpoint Charlie marks the most famous former crossing point.
Top-ranked sights in Berlin: Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (Holocaust Memorial), Checkpoint Charlie.
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