Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English

This guided tour of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp departs from central Berlin and suits visitors interested in WWII history and Holocaust education.

Highlights

• Learn about Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp before, during, and after World War II
• Travel with a licensed guide from Berlin to the Memorial Site and back
• Explore the barracks where inmates faced brutal treatment
• Hear stories of notable prisoners of the camp
• Visit sites of mass murder, gas chamber, and gallows

Description

Visit Sachsenhausen Memorial with an expert guide to understand one of the most significant chapters of German history. This award-winning tour provides insight into Nazi terror and the experiences of camp prisoners.

Your tour starts in central Berlin, where the guide will meet you and assist before traveling by train to Oranienburg. The guide remains with you throughout the day, offering historical context and thoughtful storytelling in a fully guided experience.

Built in 1936 by the SS, Sachsenhausen functioned as a model and administrative camp for the Nazi concentration camp system. During your visit, explore key areas of the memorial while learning about daily camp life, persecution, resistance, and the site’s post-war Soviet history.

Your guide will share personal stories of survival, solidarity, and remembrance to deepen understanding of this difficult history.

The tour concludes with a return to Berlin accompanied by your guide.

Sites Visited

• Camp Administration Centre
• Roll Call Yard
• Station Z
• Jewish Barracks
• Punishment Cells
• Infirmary and Pathology Laboratory
• SS Training Camp
• Gallows
• Soviet Special Camp Memorial

Please note an ABC public transport ticket is required for travel between Berlin and Sachsenhausen. Tickets can be purchased on the day with assistance from the staff.

Includes

• Licensed English-speaking guide
• Guided tour of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
• €3 donation to the camp memorial

Excludes

• Public transport tickets
• Food and drink
• Tips
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important Information

• An ABC zone public transport ticket is required; purchase assistance is available at the meeting point on the day of the tour
• The tour involves moderate walking
• The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress accordingly
• The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for those with limited mobility or walking impairments

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot.