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Sachsenhausen: Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin + Live Guide

4.6
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Visit the infamous 'model' Concentration camp with a licenced expert guide

Overview

Visit the infamous 'model' Concentration camp with a licenced expert guide

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.

Highlights

  • Discover the interior of camp Sachsenhausen memorial – the barracks, punishment cells, prison, camp kitchen, execution chamber, pathology center, & infirmary
  • Hear the stories of the inmates, their daily lives at the camp, and the cruelty forced upon them by their oppressors
  • See old SS functionary villas, the Inspectorate of concentration camps for all of occupied Europe, and the former SS training grounds

Inclusions

  • Expert, licenced guide
  • Group tour in English

Exclusions

  • 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

How to use your tickets

  • You’ll find your guide outside the Friedrichstrasse Train Station, on the square between the ‘Tränenpalast’ (Palace of Tears) and the station.
  • They’ll be wearing a blue lanyard with a yellow name tag.
  • Purchase a train ticket for zones A, B and C.

Pre-purchase info

  • A moderate level of fitness is required for this tour
  • Public transport is used to get from central Berlin to Oranienburg/Sachsenhausen. The rest is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket

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4.6 / 5

4.6 out of 5 stars

Based on 35 reviews

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Traveler Reviews

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Anonymous
The tour at it's entirety was excellent. Our tour guide was very informative and made the experience very pleasant.
Muriel
The Tour was Excellent ! Nikolai , our tour guide was amazing , super well informed and super super nice person !

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