Berlin Seelow Heights WWII Battlefield Tour

With Berlin’s only World War II tour specialists, embark on a gripping journey as you uncover the earth-shattering battle of the Seelow Heights.
You will be captivated by the sheer magnitude and ferocity of the Eastern Front's second bloodiest battle – one that often remains shrouded in obscurity.

This unassuming town bore witness to the unstoppable Soviet onslaught – a staggering 768,000 troops, more than 22,000 tanks, artillery, and aircraft – as they clashed with 150,000 resolute German defenders.

Delve deeper than any history book and connect with World War II in a way you've never done before.

Tour highlights:
- Seelow Heights Museum
- German Trench Positions
- Tank Obstacles
- Battlefield Landscape

Learning Outcomes:
- You will learn military strategy
- You will gain insights into the decisions made by Soviet and German commanders
- You will understand the human side of the war
- You will feel a deeper connection to history

Meeting Point

Alexanderplatz

10178 Berlin, Germany

The tour meets at the main vehicle entrance (opposite side of the Burger King) of the Park Inn Hotel at Alexanderplatz.
Hotel Pick up and Drop off is available for an additional charge. Please email us for details.

What's included:

• Small Bottle of Water
• Wifi
• Museum Entrance

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

Gedenkstaette Seelower Hoehen

Kuestriner Str. 28, Seelow, 15306, Brandenburg

Here your guide will provide a detailed overview of the Berlin-Seelow offensive operation and highlight key exhibitions, including a 3D model of the Soviet 1st Belorussian Front bunker and trench network which will be visited later in the tour. Guests will be able to explore the museum at their own leisure following the introduction.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Am Reitweiner Sporn

Wuhdener Weg 4, 15328 Reitwein, Germany

After the museum, it is a short drive to the next town of Reitwein. This small and unassuming town played a vital role in the Soviet advance and was the starting point for the 1st Belorussian Front assault on Seelow and the future advance on Berlin. The Soviet’s amassed a force of 768,000 Infantry (including 78,556 soldiers of the Polish 1st Army), 3,059 tanks, 16,934 artillery and mortars as well as 3,279 combat aircraft.

20 minutes

Am Reitweiner Sporn

Wuhdener Weg 4, 15328 Reitwein, Germany

A short walk from the town through the forest the tour will come to the bunker and trench network systems, the remnants of which can still be seen today, including Marshal Zhukov’s command bunker and observation point where he commanded the battle.

30 minutes

Kita Dolgeliner Zwerge

Bahnhofstraße 1 A, 15306 Lindendorf, Germany

Following a small excursion through the trench network the tour will continue to Dolgelin Railway station. It was here that Colonel Scheunemann, commander of the 303rd Infantry Division set up his command post in defence of the heights. Here the tour will take stock of the German defensive positions and highlight the immense difficulties the Russian and Polish troops faced in crossing the aptly named ‘shooting gallery’.

20 minutes

Komturei Lietzen

Lietzen N 37, 15306 Lietzen, Germany

From there the tour begins the journey back to Berlin following the original route of the Soviet advance. Passing through the town of Lietzen, the tour will briefly stop at the German field cemetery. It is of meaningful importance as this site has been significantly extended since Unification, as newly found remains are constantly added to the wartime graves. The town also hosts what is said to be Germany’s oldest barn and a manor house built by the Knights Templar dating back to 1252.

30 minutes

Schlosskirche Jahnsfelde

Jahnsfelde, 15374 Müncheberg, Germany

The final stop at the town of Jahnsfelde underpins the brutality and desperation of the fighting. Showcasing a sports field, the once site of a German field hospital mercilessly attacked by Soviet aircraft targeting the red cross markings and the last stand of the 3rd Battalion of the Artillery Regiment 18. Caught at the crossroads by advancing Soviet armor during the withdrawal, the Battalion hastily set up defensive positions destroying an estimated 100 tanks at the cost of 8 officers, 163 killed, over two-thirds of the battalion wounded, and all guns lost.

20 minutes

Alexanderplatz

Berlin, 10178

Once back in Berlin your guide will drop you back at your hotel or a central point of your choosing.

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