Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour

When: Every day at 10am
Where: The meeting point is in front of Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Straße 65, 10178 Berlin
Price: €19,00 Per Person

Why Should You Consider a Concentration Camp Berlin Tour?

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Sachsenhausen

Whether you are considering a trip to Berlin or are just curious about how to get the experience out of your trip, you this may be the article for you. Although Berlin is a city with a huge number of cultural, historical, and architectural attractions, a concentration camp tour is a strong and unforgettable experience that will give a deep insight into the actions which took place during the Second World War. Here, we get to analyze some of the most important arguments for why a concentration camp tour in Berlin is an excellent idea; what is the preparation for such a trip, and some general tips on how to spend your time in the best possible manner.

The Importance of Remembering

Another reason why people take a tour to concentration camps is deemed to be remembrance and paying homage to the victims. They are historical sites of tremendous importance because, in one way or another, they serve to remind people of the awful crimes of the Holocaust. When you tour a concentration camp, you are actively helping to keep the memory of the intended victims alive and make sure that the next generations would not forget.

Getting Some Historical Perplexity

Through a concentration camp tour, a better understanding of history especially during the Second World War can be had. Specialists will give explanations as to possible ways to arrange and survive in the camps as well as in the rest of Germany controlling the audience’s attention and offering the main pieces of information about the life in the camps, the regime, the process of persecution of millions of innocent people. It is important to know more on this period in history in order to be able to ensure that others are not carried out again in the future.

How to Select the Best Concentration Camps to Visit

Today there are several concentration camp sites that you can visit in Berlin and its surroundings. The two most well-known camps are Sachsenhausen and Ravensbrück.

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp : As part of memorial all documents, movies, and pieces of literature involving Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp have to be reviewed and some even edited.

Sachsenhausen which is in Oranienburg, northeast of Berlin was one of the first concentration camps officially opened in Germany. It was an example for other similar locations and held several categories of individuals; political prisoners, Jews, homosexual men and women. Currently the camp is a memorial and museum which tourists get acquainted with the existence and world of the camp and genocides committed there.

Ravensbrückerin focus camp

It said, Ravensbrück, a women’s concentration camp, is located about 90 kilometers north of Berlin. It was the biggest women’s camp on the German territory and it confined over a hundred and twenty- five thousand five hundred and sixty female detainees. Ravensbrück tells an inspiring story of courage and strength of women who suffered greatly during the times of holocaust and the Second World War.

Preparing Your Concentration Camp Vacation

When planning your concentration camp tour, here are some tips to ensure a meaningful and respectful visit:

Go to the camp with at least a rough idea of what happened there, and why it might be historically important.

Hire a tour guide for it will have an added advantage of having a guide who will be able to explain historical points of interest, and address any questions as they are being provided.

Make sure you spend more than enough time for the visit and digest the knowledge you get.

Do not be loud and ungardened to the sanctity of the place. Be sure you abide by any rules or directions that have been given at the memorial.

People may want to go with friends or family or even join a group to encourage conversation throughout the visit.

Conclusion

Tours available in a concentration camp in Berlin are an excellent way to visit an important place in history and remember those who suffered through the holocaust. When you visit these places, you help spread the word and make it harder for the actions of World War II to be forgotten. So always plan your visit, and do not trespass into these zones with lack of respect and reverence for these places. This way you can overcome a lot and gain a very emotional experience as well as become an example to future generations.

Thank you for your interest. To truly understand the depth and impact of Berlin's history, we invite you to join our Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour. This visit provides a solemn reminder of the past and pays respect to the memories of those who suffered. We hope to see you soon as we embark on this important journey together.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Bravery amidst horror
  • Details of camp condition
  • 6 hour tour
  • Informative guides
  • Uncover the truths

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour

When: Every day at 10am
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: 19,00 Per Person