Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Mitte, Berlin, Berlin
Learn about a dark time in world history on a walking tour of Sachsenhausen, the closest concentration camp to Berlin. See what life was like for Jewish prisoners during the Nazi era on a guided tour.
Visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial from Berlin with a Licensed Guide
This guided tour from Berlin to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial suits those interested in World War II history and the Nazi regime’s concentration camps.
Highlights
- Learn about Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp and its history
- Be accompanied by a licensed guide from Berlin to the memorial site
- Discover stories of notable prisoners held at the camp
- Explore the camp’s key monuments and historical buildings
Description
Meet your expert guide at Alexanderplatz in Berlin and travel by train to Sachsenhausen, with historical context provided throughout the journey. Sachsenhausen served as a model concentration camp under the Nazi regime, and your guide will explain its origins and purpose.
The tour covers significant sites including Tower A, the main entrance with the “Arbeit macht Frei” sign, and Barracks 38 and 39, where Jewish prisoners endured overcrowded conditions. Barracks 38 now functions as a museum illustrating daily life inside the camp. You will also visit the original punishment cells used for minor offenses.
Additional stops include the infirmary and morgue, highlighting cruel medical experiments, the former prisoner kitchen that now serves as a museum, and the remains of Station Z, a site of executions. The tour finishes at the Soviet memorial built in 1961, reflecting the camp’s post-war history.
At tour’s end, you may return to Berlin on the train with the guide or remain longer to explore the memorial independently.
Includes
- Professional guide accompanying the group from Berlin
- Entrance fee to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial (3€ included)
- Guided tour with detailed historical explanations
Excludes
- Train tickets (ABC zone ticket required and must be purchased in advance)
Important Information
- Participants must purchase an ABC zone train ticket before the tour
- Tickets can be bought at station ticket machines or online via the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe website
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and allow at least three hours for the tour. Morning departures help avoid crowds.
