Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour
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Berlin
Explore Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp with expert guides. Uncover its dark history, witness memorials, and reflect on the resilience of its prisoners.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.

  • Crematorium at Sachsenhausen - 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.

  • Memorial Soviet Sachsenhausen - The Special Prison, or Zellenbau, was used for the solitary confinement of political prisoners and other inmates deemed significant by the SS. It illustrates the harsh conditions of imprisonment and the personal stories of those who were isolated from the main camp population.

  • Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen - Commandant’s House
    The Commandant’s House, located just outside the camp’s perimeter, served as the residence for the camp’s commandant. It now functions as part of the memorial site, offering a disturbing glimpse into the juxtaposition of the commandants’ domestic lives with the atrocities they oversaw.

  • Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen - Barracks 38 and 39 (Jewish Barracks)
    Barracks 38 and 39 were specifically designated for Jewish prisoners, highlighting the targeted persecution of Jews within the camp system. These barracks now house exhibitions that provide insight into the daily lives, struggles, and resistance of Jewish inmates.

What's Included
  • Private Walking Tour
  • Certified Expert Guide
  • Round Trip Train Tickets
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • The Tour does NOT Include Hotel Pick-UP or Drop-OFF of Guests
Additional Information

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.

  • 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.
Location
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
Unter den Linden
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Manels233
Jun 17, 2024
Sachsenhausen concentration camp - Marc showed us the concentration camp of Sachsenhausen. He delivered a very a history class with on its grim past. Thetour is both a powerful reminder of the past and a tribute to the resilience of its victims, and we are very grateful to Marc for showing us
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594emilianof
Jun 17, 2024
Jenny was great - We had the remarkable opportunity to join a walking tour of Sachsenhausen. The three-hour tour seemed to pass quickly as Jenny skillfully guided us through the site, offering profound and insightful commentary. Her in-depth stories about the camp's history were both educational and deeply moving. I strongly recommend this tour as an essential experience when visiting Berlin.
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