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Highlights
- Enjoy round trip transfers from Berlin to Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum with an expert historian guiding you.
- Explore poignant sites such as Appellplatz, guard towers, infirmary, punishment cells, gas chambers, gallows, and memorial monuments. Your English-speaking guide will provide respectful, detailed insights at each key location.
- Discover stories of bravery by prisoners alongside the atrocities that occurred in the camp through narratives shared during your visit.
- Gain understanding of Germany's operations during the Third Reich with informative guidance from your expert historian.
Your Experience
Discover a significant historical site from the Nazi era with an insightful guided tour at the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum. This experience delves into one of history's most poignant chapters through expert narration.
Getting started
Gather in central Berlin to meet your English-speaking historian guide, then start a brief train journey to Oranienburg. From there, it’s a 20-minute walk to the camp entrance—a key element of understanding what prisoners endured upon arrival.
What you'll learn
The Sachsenhausen concentration camp was established in 1936 as an archetype for future camps and held over 200,000 individuals, including political dissidents, Jews, LGBTQ+ people, and others persecuted by the Nazis. It served as a grim prototype influencing subsequent facilities.
Key highlights
- The entrance gate & roll-call area: Start your tour at the infamous “Arbeit macht frei” gate and main square where prisoners endured long hours in harsh conditions.
- Punishment and death zones: Explore Tower A, the camp prison, gallows, and execution trenches while hearing stories of daily atrocities faced by inmates.
- Gas chamber & crematorium ruins: See the remnants of extermination facilities used during the final years of operation at Sachsenhausen.
- Stories of resistance and liberation: Discover tales from 1945 death marches, alongside narratives from survivors who lived to tell their stories.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Sachsenhausen Memorial entry ticket
- Museum entry ticket
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Small group tour from Hackescher Markt (optional)
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Bring food and drinks for your visit as there are no provisions available on-site.
- The tour is accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller; however, be prepared for a 20-minute walk from Oranienburg Station to the Sachsenhausen Memorial entrance.
- An ABC Day pass is required and can be purchased at your meeting point in Berlin before boarding the train to Oranienburg.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
- Please check your final voucher for meeting point details and specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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