Oranienburg Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour
Discover Sachsenhausen's History on a Guided Tour from Berlin Through Oranienburg's Past

Berlin
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Visit the Historic Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp in Oranienburg
- • Embark on a 5.5 Hour Guided Tour of Sachsenhausen
- • Explore Germany's Most Infamous Concentration Camp Site
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Embark on a profound journey through history with a guided tour of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial. Nestled just outside of Berlin, this experience offers a deep reflection on the harrowing past of the Nazi regime and its impact on countless lives. As one of the first purpose-built concentration camps, Sachsenhausen stands as a somber reminder of the atrocities committed during World War II, making this tour both educational and moving.
The tour begins as participants travel through the town of Oranienburg, where your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the local community's involvement with the camp. Upon arrival at the memorial, explore the various sections including the barracks, prison cells, and the chilling gas chamber. Engaging stories of resilience, solidarity, and bravery among the inmates will be recounted, providing a human context to the site’s grim history. This reflective experience lasts approximately five and a half hours, allowing ample time to absorb the rich educational content and pay respects at one of history's most significant locations.
This Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour not only serves as an impactful experience for personal growth and understanding but also makes a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts or anyone who values learning from the past. Offering a unique opportunity to reflect on difficult yet important themes, it's a meaningful way to honor the memory of those who suffered. Secure a place on this unforgettable journey today!
Points Of Interest and Landmarks
- Gedenkstatte und Museum Sachsenhausen
- Oranienburg
- Friedrichstraße
- 17 Reichstagufer
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Experience Overview:
Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour In EnglishAward-Winning Sachsenhausen Memorial Tour – A Profound Journey Through History
Sachsenhausen was the first purpose-built concentration camp, designed as a center of terror, persecution, and systematic murder. Initially, it imprisoned those the Nazis deemed racially, socially, or politically inferior.
Travel through the town of Oranienburg and uncover how the local population both supported and benefited from its existence. Your expert, licensed guide will lead you through key sites, including the punishment cells, infirmary, barracks, gas chamber, and crematoria. Hear powerful stories of resilience, courage, and solidarity among inmates in the face of unimaginable horror.
The tour also includes a visit to the Inspectorate of Camps—an unassuming yet critical building from which the Nazis controlled the entire concentration camp system across Europe.
A €3 per person donation supports the site's maintenance, and preservation and future restoration of the Sachsenhausen Memorial.
Meeting Point
Reichstagufer 17
Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Depending on the best route on the day, your guide may decide to leave the group off here. Make sure to talk to your guide about your onward journey after the tour and they will be sure to point you in the right direction!
What's included:
- Licensed guide trained by memorial authority
- Entry in to the memorial included
- English-language guide
- Insider Tour donates €3 to the Sachsenhausen memorial authority per guest
Not included:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- You will require a Transport ticket for zones ABC costing approxminately 9 euros per person
- Food and drinks
What to expect:
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Friedrichstraße
Friedrichstraße, 10 Berlin, Germany
Take train from our meeting point near S+U Friedrichstraße to Oranienburg. Oranienburg city is where the former concentration camp was constructed.
Pass by without stopping
Oranienburg
Oranienburg, Brandenburg
Ride with our guide to Oraninenburg S-bahn. Walk around the town and learn about how complicit the towns folk were and see where inmates used to work.
15 minutes
Gedenkstatte und Museum Sachsenhausen
Strasse Der Nationen 22, , Oranienburg, 16515, Brandenburg
Sachsenhausen former concentration camp. Arrive at the former Camp and walk around the interiors of the first camp specifically built to be a concentration camp, not using existing structures.
See the old barracks, Prison cells and torture cells, Camp kitchen, Station Z (where mass executions took place), the gas chamber and crematorium. You'll also see the infirmaries and pathology center, as well as Tower A - the main guard tower.
2 hours, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Good walking shoes are recommended
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time
Check the weather and dress accordingly
Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or walking impairments.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Berlin Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Berlin
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Visit the Historic Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp in Oranienburg
- • Embark on a 5.5 Hour Guided Tour of Sachsenhausen
- • Explore Germany's Most Infamous Concentration Camp Site
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