About Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is one of the concentration camp memorials situated near Berlin in Germany. It was one of the oldest Nazi camps built in 1936 as a prison for political prisoners. Today it is a symbol of the terrible events of the Holocaust, and museum guests can become acquainted with this period in history.

Understanding the Location

The Sachsenhausen, for this case, is located in the town of Oranienburg, about 22 miles ( 35 Kilometers) north Berlin. However sometimes it still can be far away and the process of getting to Sachsenhausen from Berlin is rather simple due to the convenient transport connections in the country.

Public Transportation Options

There are several convenient ways to get to Sachsenhausen from Berlin using public transportation:

1. Regional Train (RB or RE)

Another convenient but less expensive way is to take a regional train RB or RE from Berlin Hauptbahnhof – main train station of Berlin. Another way of getting to Sachsenhausen is by taking a train to Oranienburg where the concentration camp is situated and this you can easily do frequently throughout the day. The trip normally lasts for around 30minutes hence making it a relativity fast option. Sachsenhausen is a stone’s throw away as soon as you are done visiting Oranienburg station you will just take a bus to get there.

2. S-Bahn and Bus Combination

If you rather use mix of S-Bahn (suburban rail) and bus, you have to take S1 line, starting from Berlin city center to Oranienburg. Some of the stations from which the S1 departs are Friedrichstraße station, Brandenburger Tor station and the Potsdamer Platz station. However, you can take a local bus, number 804/821 from S-Oranienburg station, which you can directly reach the Sachsenhausen.

Sachsenhausen Quick Trip advices

Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your visit to Sachsenhausen:

1. Plan Sufficient Time

Ensure you spend enough time at the memorial site so that you get an opportunity to dissect all the sights around you. However, let me say it is an awesomely big place and there is much to see or learn there. Regarding the estimated visit time in the Museum, and specific exhibits, it is advisable that one spend at least 2-3 hours in the museum so as to cover the museum, the exhibitions and take a conducted tour by members of the museum staff.

2. Take a Guided Tour

One may take a guided trip which covers both the history of the region and the concentration camp with special focus on Sachsenhausen. Experienced tour guides are also helpful in supplying all the relevant information you may need.

3. Respect the Atmosphere

Please do not forget that Sachsenhausen stands for memory and mourning . This is going to ensure that the bloggers exhibit respect for the victims by doing something as simple as ensuring there is no loud talking during the visit.

Conclusion

It becomes fruitful and service educational to visit concentration camps such as Sachsenhausen from Berlin. Regardless, whether you select regional train or a combination of S-Bahn and a bus, getting to Sachsenhausen is easy. With regards to a visit, try and make a prior arrangement especially if you are part of a group, make sure you allocate enough time at the site and last but not least respect the sanctity of the area. For this way, with the necessary attentiveness, you will get more comprehensive knowledge of the Holocaust and the people who paid with their lives.