Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour
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.
Options
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour
What's included in Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen
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.
Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen
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.
Inclusions
- Private Walking Tour
- Certified Expert Guide
- Round Trip Train Tickets
- Gratuities
- The Tour does NOT Include Hotel Pick-UP or Drop-OFF of Guests
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
