Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train
Moabit, Berlin, Berlin
The site commemorates the about 30.000 women killed here in only 6 years. It honuours their suffering, their resistance and their legendary solidarity. The less crowded memorial has a tremendous size.
Overview
This full-day guided tour from Berlin visits Ravensbrück Women’s Concentration Camp Memorial, ideal for those interested in World War II history and human rights.
Highlights
- History: 12 years of dictatorship and the expansion of concentration camps
- Contrast: idyllic spa town and lakeside adjacent to the terror camp
- Memorial: tribute to Olga Benario and reflection on the town’s history
- Resistance: stories of solidarity among international women prisoners
- Learning: examination of dictatorship dynamics and escalation
Description
Travel by regional train from Berlin to Fürstenberg/Havel, a spa town about one hour away, to explore Ravensbrück, a key site of remembrance for tens of thousands of imprisoned women, including approximately 30,000 who were killed.
The tour begins near the former commandant’s villa and continues through the former camp’s roll-call square, barracks sites, and essential structures like sanitary and disinfection facilities. You will witness remnants and views that illustrate the camp’s vast scale, which held up to 50,000 female prisoners at its peak.
The visit includes entry to the detention prison used for solitary confinement, the Wall of Nations, and the monument “The Bearing” honoring Olga Benario-Prestes. Key sites such as the shooting wall and original crematorium provide sobering evidence of mass murder. The tour also covers the lives of female camp guards and their fates after the war.
After the guided portion, you will have approximately 60 minutes for independent exploration at the former camp headquarters, now a museum and documentation center, before returning to Berlin Central Station by train.
Includes
- Guided tour throughout the entire trip
Excludes
- Train transport is not included due to various ticket options and prices
- Food and drinks—please bring your own as on-site options are limited
The Deutschland-Ticket covers all local and regional public transport but is mainly held by German residents. Alternatively, a mini group day ticket for up to 5 people costs about €50 total, roughly €10 each if shared. An individual day ticket costs about €30. Ticket decisions will be made at the meeting point, with time to purchase, provided all arrive on time. An email before the tour will help plan the best ticket option.
Important Information
- This is an 8-hour full-day trip with some walking involved.
- The site has limited visitor amenities—bring food and drinks.
- Be prepared to engage with difficult historical content.
- Train transport costs range between €10 and €30 and are not included in the tour price.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring snacks and water. Arrive on time to organize train tickets with the group. Morning departures are recommended for a full experience at the memorial.
