Jacques2024-07-29
Paul was very knowledgable and fun. He even waited for me at train station when my legs did not want to walk anymore and i fell behind the group walking back to the train-station. Well organised. 5 star service. Thank you so much
Sachsenhausen: Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin + Live Guide
4.736 reviews
Oranienburg, GermanyAbout this experience
As the first purpose-built camp established under Himmler, Sachsenhausen was conceived as a ‘model’ structure. Join an expert guide and discover how Nazi architects designed the grounds and buildings with a view to subjugating prisoners to the absolute power of the SS.
Learn how Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp effectively became a training ground for the Holocaust once certain groups had been defined as racially or biologically inferior. Uncover the realities of life and death in the camp. Visit the barracks, punishment cells, execution grounds, crematorium, pathology laboratory, gas chamber and infirmary. Hear about the fate of notable prisoners, such as Stalin’s son, and how ‘death marches’ were the end for many.
Moat importantly you'll hear stories of valour amid the horror.
Duration
6h
Languages
English
French
Greek
Dutch
Japanese
Polish
Korean
Czech
Russian
Chinese
German
Catalan
Danish
Portuguese
Swedish
Spanish
Italian
Location
Oranienburg
What's included
Included
- Expert, licenced guide
- Group tour in English
Not Included
- Train ticket. All participants need an ABC zone day pass or similar
- Train tickets can be purchased at our meeting point
- Snacks, drinks – bring some along as there are no lunching facilities there
Meeting point
Reichstagufer 17
16515 Oranienburg, Germany
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Alessandra2023-05-28
Daniel was excellent..Endless information on the tour.Even after the tour was finished he gave us recommendations for restaurant/flea markets etc.If there was 6 stars we would of have him 6 ha.
Important information
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Note: Additional train tickets (Berlin BVG All-Day Ticket for Zones A, B and C) need to be purchased to take part in the tour. This can be done at the meeting point.
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A moderate level of fitness is required for this tour
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Public transport is used to get from central Berlin to Oranienburg/Sachsenhausen. The rest is on foot.
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable
This experience cannot be cancelled or refunded.