Berlin: Sachsenhausen Memorial Day Small-Group Tour
Gesundbrunnen, Berlin
Travel to the former Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp and explore the vast memorial with a licensed guide. Benefit from small groups of max. 15 people on this tour.
This 5.5 to 6-hour guided tour explores the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial site north of Berlin, suitable for history-focused visitors.
Highlights
- 5.5-6 hours including travel time
- Detailed history of the Holocaust
- View Tower A with the 'Arbeit macht frei' gate slogan
- Walk through Station Z execution center memorial
- See Jewish Barracks, shoe testing track, prison kitchen, and infirmary barracks
Description
Explore Sachsenhausen, a main Nazi concentration camp built in 1936 by the SS, designed to detain political opposition. Meet your expert, licensed guide in Berlin city center and travel by public transport about 20 miles north to the site.
Learn why the camp was established and how the Nazi concentration camp system developed. Using survivor accounts and historical research, your guide explains daily life marked by forced labor and brutal conditions. Visit memorial statues, plaques, watchtower remains, barracks, and execution sites while contextualizing the history.
The tour includes stories of prisoner resistance, including the 1942 Jewish revolt and forgery workshop operations that helped prisoners survive by producing millions in counterfeit British pounds. Hear about various prisoner groups, escape attempts such as the tunnel dug by “Jimmy” James, and the 1945 Death March preceding liberation.
Return to Berlin by train, arriving at central stations like Hauptbahnhof, Friedrichstraße, or Gesundbrunnen.
This tour may be emotionally challenging and involves considerable walking. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring water and snacks, as no shops or cafés are available on site. A portion of ticket sales supports the memorial’s sustainable operation and educational programs.
Includes
- Licensed and trained guide
- Memorial entrance fee
- €3 donation to the camp memorial
Excludes
- Public transport tickets (ABC day passes recommended)
Important Information
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; the site may be muddy after rain
- A valid public transport ABC ticket is required
- No food or drinks are for sale on-site
- Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are advised
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
