Private Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp tour with train
Journey from Berlin to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial on an intimate, private tour led by a licensed guide who will provide an in-depth and respectful exploration of this historically significant site. This tour takes you through the preserved camp grounds, including original barracks, guard towers, gas chamber, execution facilities, infirmaries and memorials, offering a powerful encounter with one of the central locations of Nazi oppression.
Your guide, knowledgeable in WWII history, will explain the camp’s complex role within the Third Reich’s systematic oppression and address the specific tactics used to dehumanize and control prisoners. You'll hear stories that bring to life the harrowing experiences of those who lived and perished here, from political prisoners to minority groups targeted by the Nazi regime.
This deeply moving experience goes beyond standard historical tours, inviting reflection and understanding of the tragic lessons of the past.
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Pickup included
What's included in Private Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp tour with train
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Oranienburg
Walk through the town of Oranienburg, which was deeply intertwined with the Nazi regime, both through its proximity to Sachsenhausen concentration camp and the direct involvement of local businesses in the exploitation of forced labor. Many local factories, including those producing war materials, relied on prisoners from Sachsenhausen for slave labor, contributing to the Nazi war effort. The town's residents were either aware of or complicit in the suffering occurring just outside their doorsteps. Some townspeople directly participated in the Nazi regime's operations, while others turned a blind eye, accepting the economic benefits and avoiding confrontation with the brutality taking place.
Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen
During the 1936 Olympics, hosted by Nazi Germany, slave laborers were forced to build a new concentration camp just north of Berlin, intended to hold the Nazis’ political enemies. This camp was Sachsenhausen, and during the next decade some 200,000 people were imprisoned within the camp before it was evacuated by the Soviets in 1945. For another five years, the Soviets used the camp to imprison 60,000 war criminals, including Nazis and Nazi collaborators.
Gedenkstatte und Museum Sachsenhausen
You will walk through the haunting grounds of the former Sachsenhausen concentration camp, guided by an expert who will share the stories of the unimaginable suffering and remarkable resilience of the prisoners. As you explore the camp, you'll learn about the brutality inflicted by the SS guards and the daily horrors that prisoners endured. Your guide will also highlight the efforts made to preserve the memory of those who suffered, ensuring that the atrocities of the past are never forgotten. This immersive experience offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the human cost of history and the importance of remembrance today.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Licensed guide trained by memorial authority
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
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Before the tour date, we will be in touch to let you know more about the guide and share their contact details with you. On the day of the tour, the guide will meet you in the foyer of your hotel and will be wearing a blue lanyard with a yellow name badge for easy recognition. If you cannot find or get through to the guide, please call us in the office on +49-30-6923149
