Never Again Berlin – Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

Overview

This guided tour explores the history of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Oranienburg, suitable for visitors interested in World War II and Nazi history.

Highlights

• Journey through the chilling history of concentration camps
• Learn about one of the worst atrocities of the Nazi regime
• Comprehensive historical tour of Sachsenhausen Memorial

Description

Begin at Oranienburg, tracing the origins of Hitler's rise and why Sachsenhausen was chosen as a camp location. The tour highlights how the camp survived wartime bombings while the surrounding city suffered damage.

Walk from the train station to the visitors' center, where detailed models explain the camp's design aimed at prisoner control and domination. Discover how the former SS training camp is now the Brandenburg police academy, reflecting the site's dark legacy.

Explore the SS troop camp and the camp commander's house, revealing the contrast between officers' family life and prisoner suffering. Learn about the forced sex work of female prisoners and the involvement of external observers such as reporters and humanitarian groups.

Visit Tower A to see the 'Perpetrators' Room' exhibition, which documents SS indoctrination and officers' portraits, exposing the extent of their power and daily atrocities like forced roll calls and prisoner labor on the shoe testing track.

Conduct an independent exploration of the prisoners' barracks and camp kitchen, sites recently targeted by attacks from Neo-Nazi groups. The tour connects historical events to contemporary issues, including the rise of the far-right AfD party in Germany.

At Station Z, learn about the mass murder of Soviet prisoners and the operation of gas chambers and crematoriums used for mass exterminations.

The infirmary section reveals the Nazi regime's use of racism, control of women's bodies, eugenics policies, and medical experiments on prisoners.

This tour encourages a critical understanding of the past and its ongoing impact.

Includes

• Entrance to Sachsenhausen Memorial and full guided tour covering Nazi activities at Sachsenhausen and other concentration camps across Europe

Note: Train tickets to Oranienburg are not included.

Excludes

• Train ticket for travel to Oranienburg from Berlin (Zone ABC ticket required). Purchase this ticket in advance, as it is not included in the price.

Important Information

• Food and Drinks: It is recommended to bring your own snacks and drinks. The camp’s limited dining options are not always available.
• Price includes entrance fees. Guides appreciate donations if you found the tour valuable.

Cancellation Policy

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

Booking Tip

Purchase your train ticket to Oranienburg before the tour and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking. Morning tours are recommended to avoid crowds and make the most of your visit.