Introduction
It helps to take, for example, a trip to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp in Germany, read the description of the site or watch a film about it. AAC, Sachsenhausen concentration camp is one of the best known Nazi concentration camps that are functioning as a memorial and museum and situated near Berlin. Before you plan to visit this great site it is good that you know how to get there and other useful information concerning the place. In this guide, you will find everything you would like to know to get you through your trip and discover Sachsenhausen.
1. Getting to Sachsenhausen
Sachsenhausen concentration camp is in Oranienburg town about 35 kilometers in the North of Germany ‘s Berlin. To get to the camp there are several possibilities which include – road transport, air and rail transport all depending on the mode of transport, preferences and cost.
1.1. By Train
Rail is the most convenient and cheap means of transport for most travelers as they visit the coastal city. From Berlin, one can take the S- Bahn train starting from Friederich str mandated , Alexander plats or Hauptbahnhof.
The journey normally lasts about 45 minutes and there are several trains for the journey throughout the day. Once you get into Oranienburg, there are buses you use to get to Sachsenhausen or you walk. The camp is about 2 kilometers from the train station and would take an individual about 25 minutes to walk to it.
1.2. By Bus or Tram
Another way is to take a bus or tram from Berlin, in Oranienburg. This can also be a solution if you do not like to use the train. Compared with trains, buses usually take longer time, especially in terms of certain periods, please make sure to take time to refer to the timetables.
When you get to Oranienburg, you may want to walk or take a bus to Sachsenhausen as I mentioned earlier.
2. Exploring Sachsenhausen
Whenever you get to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, you should be able to maximize your tour experience by grasping some history at the site. Some precautions you may want to take while are following while discovering the camp.
2.1. Guided Tours
It is therefore advisable to take an arranged tour of Sachsenhausen so as to get the grasp of its importance fully. Tour guides specializing in camp history and prisoner’s stories will educate their audiences regarding the camp and its history.
Initially, these tours are pre-arranged, but they can be booked on-the-spot as well. One should plan to get there early because a lot of the tours get booked and this is especially so during the high season.
2.2. Visitor Center and Museum
When you are planning your tour in the camp do not forget to go to the visitor center and the museum. Here, you will get specific displays that give basic information of the camp, lives of the prisoners, and an over view of holocaust.
The museum also has many audio guides providing in many languages including testimonies of survivors and impressions of the crimes of the Nazis.
2.3. Central Sites and Barracks
During your walk around Sachsenhausen you will find several middle centered points and barracks essential for the explanation of the camp. These include the Main Gate through which inmates were ferried in, Roll call square, Execution trench, and different prisoner baracks.
Spend some time considering the dark previous to each area visited, and bow to the people who experienced and died in these areas. When it comes to these places, one must be very careful or even awe.struck.
2.3. Memorial Events
Year round, Sachsenhausen has memorial activities and services to pay respect to the victims and remember history of the camp. Depending on your luck to visit the site at some time during the year, I would suggest you attend any of these events in other to experience a more personal feeling with the site and its importance.
Furthermore, the International Sachsenhausen Committee provides different educational programs, lectures and exhibitions which provide more information about the camp and its significance in the contemporary world.
3. Additional Tips
To enhance your experience and ensure a smooth visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, consider the following tips:
3.1. Dress Appropriately
It has to be taken in mind that it is prohibited to wear twos, short skirts, sports clothes and shoes on the site. Avoid colourful clothing and very tight shoes to show respects to the deceased.
3.2. Carry Water and Snacks
Consequently, during the visit, it is recommended to take water and snacks with you because there are not so many opportunities to have a snack at the place.
3.3. That said, they should learn to respect the Rules and Regulations.
Sachsenhausen is a sacred site, a focus of historically inspired memorial and commemoration. As you immerse yourself in observing the inscriptions and other contents of the site strictly adhere to the policy of the site for instance, no photography in some parts or speaking loud ,etc.
3.4. Reflect on Your Visit
Therefore, you can will very emotionally touch, visiting the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Spend some time in silence or think about what things you have perceived, understood and felt during your visit. It may be helpful to speak with other people who accompany you to the site or to write in a diary to discover how the visit affected you.
Conclusion
Coming to Sachsenhausen is a chance to remember victims of the Holocaust, learn more about this terrible period in human history. The purpose of this guide is intended to provide you the guidelines on how to get to the camp and detailed information about the camp once you are there to make the most of this learning tour. Always ensure that visitors to the site must respect it as well as listen to some survivor accounts and even take time to consider the acts that happened. For Sachsenhausen marks a place of remembrance, feelings for those suffered and the never-ending stand against the hate.
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