Sachsenhausen Concentration

Award-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.

Experience a profound and moving journey with this private, modern, air-conditioned bus tour to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial. Accompanied by a professional, English-speaking guide, you’ll receive insightful commentary during the journey, providing essential historical context about the early years of the Nazi camp system. Sachsenhausen, purpose-built in 1936, was the first concentration camp engineered to control and intimidate prisoners with chilling precision. Walk through the haunting remnants of this site and explore the old barracks, where the harrowing realities of daily life included forced labor, starvation, disease, torture, and death. Visit the execution pit, a grim reminder of the unspeakable brutality endured by prisoners, where many were gassed, shot, or hanged by the SS guards. Continue through the small prison, pathology center, and infirmary, where inhumane experiments and murders took place, bearing witness to a dark chapter of human history.

In an intimate group of maximum 15 people, explore the history of one of the most important forced labour camps in Nazi Germany. Our guides are carefully trained by Original Berlin Walks and officially licensed by the Memorial to keep up with the latest research. Using public transport like a local Berliner, head north of Berlin (ca. 1 hour by train) with your expert guide for a tour into the dark past of Germany. Unravel the complex history of the Holocaust while you explore the vast memorial and learn about the history of the camp and those imprisoned here. By booking this tour you support the upkeep, development and historical research undertaken by Germany’s most visited concentration camp memorial site. A percentage of every ticket sold for this tour is sent to the memorial site to make sure that this important place of memory and education can be used sustainably by individual visitors, schools, and tour groups.

Thanks to the guided tour of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, from the beginning we will begin to understand the dimension of the realities that were lived here. Going through each of its places, we will learn more about how to run a concentration camp, about how the jobs were distributed according to the crimes, what were the punishments that were inflicted.

Leave Berlin for a half-day tour to the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen with a professional guide. This tour is a stern reminder of one of history's most brutal periods. Walkthrough the former camp as your guide points out places of significance and discusses the camp's role in the Nazi concentration camp system. Hear stories about survivors and the living conditions of the camp. This tour stops at the former punishment cells, gas chambers, Guard Tower A, and the 'Pit.'

We will start an excursion full of comforts that will take us to discover the most exciting history of Berlin and what better way to do it than from two of its most emblematic places. A tour through the history of the city, which you cannot miss. Reserve now

This shore excursion combines our classic All-in-One Best of Berlin trip with a brief visit to the largest concentration camp near Berlin: Sachsenhausen.  We will pick you up directly at your cruise ship docking in Warnemünde or Rostock, and bring you to Berlin to see the city's essential sites. You will then be driven to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp for an overview of the memorial site. Please be aware, Sachsenhausen is roughly a one hour drive from Berlin. The tour is organized to minimize time spent on the bus. This is why we visit Sachsenhausen in the afternoon, as it lies on the way back to port. More time, however, is spent on the bus than on our regular Berlin shore excursion. All of our shore excursions are adjusted to each ship’s docking times and each starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before its departure. We have been organizing shore excursions for nearly a decade and have never missed a cruise ship’s departure.

Discover the history of Sachsenhausen with our exclusive private bus tour. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will tour the concentration camp and its moving memorial. Forget about public transport and crowds. Our private bus offers you a comfortable ride from a central location, while you immerse yourself in Memorial history, something you can’t do traveling by train. In addition, you will save 1 hour of travel (30 minutes each way) and avoid paying the €8.80 train ticket. A more comfortable, faster and more complete option! Don't miss this unique opportunity. Book now and enjoy Berlin to the fullest!

Berlin Sachsenhausen Tour: Join us for a one of kind tour event on an in-depth one of a kind visit to Sachsenhausen! This is the Birchy’s Berlin’s Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Concentration camps were a key instrument in the Nazis regime of terror, and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was unique. The camp was the first purpose-built concentration camp within the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin. It is also one of the most visited World War Two concentration camps in the world. This tour is a complete visit to the memorial camp. The tour starts in Berlin City Center, where you will meet your guide, Aaron. After that we take a short train ride out to the Sachsenhausen Camp Memorial. Aaron has held an Official Certified Sachsenhausen Tour Guide License for many years and has partaken in numerous courses as well as trained other Berlin Guides. His experience and one of a kind historical knowledge of Sachsenhausen makes this tour like no other!  Join Birchy or one of our expert guides on a public tour as we head to the north of Berlin and visit what was the closest concentration camp to the capital of the Third Reich, The Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. We will look at the way the concentration camps system developed from ad-hoc prisons into purpose-built facilities and look at the multitude of functions, crimes, experimentation, murder and mass murder that occurred within (and sometimes beyond) the confines of the camp from the summer of 1936 – until its liberation in late April 1945. We will look at the changing prisoner demographic in the lead up to and into the Second World,   

Journey from Berlin to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial on an intimate, private tour led by a licensed guide who will provide an in-depth and respectful exploration of this historically significant site. This tour takes you through the preserved camp grounds, including original barracks, guard towers, gas chamber, execution facilities, infirmaries and memorials, offering a powerful encounter with one of the central locations of Nazi oppression. Your guide, knowledgeable in WWII history, will explain the camp’s complex role within the Third Reich’s systematic oppression and address the specific tactics used to dehumanize and control prisoners. You'll hear stories that bring to life the harrowing experiences of those who lived and perished here, from political prisoners to minority groups targeted by the Nazi regime. This deeply moving experience goes beyond standard historical tours, inviting reflection and understanding of the tragic lessons of the past.

Join Berlin’s only World War II tour specialists, take a tour of the Sachsenhasuen Concentration Camp. Uncover the harrowing truth behind the Nazi regime and pay homage to the countless lives forever changed by these tragic events. This tour offers an unparalleled glimpse into the harrowing realities of the camp's inmates and the brutal machinery that powered the Holocaust. Key Tour Highlights: – Comprehensive Glimpse into a Dark Chapter of History – Venture beyond the camp: Explore seldom-seen locations – Retrace the Footsteps of Tyranny Your ticket also includes a meaningful contribution to the camp memorial, ensuring the preservation of this important historical site for future generations.

Head out of Berlin to explore the tragic side of the city's history at the Sachsenhausen Memorial, a former Nazi concentration camp. Learn about the lives of prisoners who were abused, see the training grounds of SS guards, and pay tribute to those lost during World War II.

Berlin Sachsenhausen Tour: Join us for an in-depth one of a kind visit to Sachsenhausen! This is the Birchy’s Berlin’s Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Concentration camps were a key instrument in the Nazis regime of terror, and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was unique. The camp was the first purpose-built concentration camp within the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin. It is also one of the most visited World War Two concentration camps in the world. This tour is a complete visit to the memorial camp. The tour starts in Berlin City Center, where you will meet your guide, Aaron. After that we take a short train ride out to the Sachsenhausen Camp Memorial. Aaron has held an Official Certified Sachsenhausen Tour Guide License for many years and has partaken in numerous courses as well as trained other Berlin Guides. His experience and one of a kind historical knowledge of Sachsenhausen makes this tour like no other! 

Start your tour at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German history and reunification. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will travel back in time as you discover key moments from Berlin’s past. The experience continues with a visit to the former Sachsenhausen concentration camp, a place of remembrance to understand the impact of the Nazi regime and the horrors of World War II. Finally, the tour concludes at the East Side Gallery, a stretch of the Berlin Wall turned into an important artistic space, where the murals convey a message of freedom, resistance and hope. A must-see tour for those who want to explore Berlin’s history in depth and meaningfully.

On this tour you travel to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp from Berlin with your licensed-guide. Once there there you spend around around 3 hours at the camp itself. Once there we will discuss how and when Sachsenhausen, and the concentration camp system itself came into being, how it developed, who was imprisoned there and for what and attempt to really contextualize what occurred at the site, with regard to the Nazi Dictatorship and the Second World War. Sites within the camp itself that we will visit/enter inc. Tower A, the infirmary building, Pathology building, Station Z (the execution facility), former camp kitchen and barrack blocks. After 3 hours or so your guide will accompany you back to Berlin.

Experience Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, just north of Berlin, on this private tour with your local private guide, including hotel pickup and drop-off in a minivan at your hotel in Berlin. Together with a dedicated guide, you'll traverse the concentration camp that imprisoned thousands and murdered many between 1936 and 1945. Visit some of the remaining buildings and grounds, learn about the history of the camp and the Nazi Party, and gain insight into this tragic period in history. * The entire tour including hotel pickup and drop-off lasts about 4 hours * The visit of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp itself lasts about 2 hours * The tour is with a licensed guide trained by memorial authority * For transportation a comfortable and air-conditioned minivan with driver is used * Admission to the camp is included in the tour price

As your tour guide, it is my solemn duty to lead you through this powerful and poignant site, where echoes of the past resonate and the lessons learned are etched into the very fabric of the surroundings. Our journey begins at the entrance gate, marked by the infamous slogan "Arbeit Macht Frei" – "Work Sets You Free." This chilling phrase sets the tone for what lies ahead, as we explore the various barracks, watchtowers, and historical exhibitions that reveal the stories of those who endured unimaginable suffering within these walls. Walking through the solemn rows of barracks, you'll gain insight into the daily lives of the prisoners, each structure holding untold tales of resilience and tragedy. So, let us embark on this journey together, honoring the memory of those who suffered and pledging to create a world where tolerance, compassion, and human dignity prevail.

The Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp north of Berlin existed from July 12, 1936 until the end of World War II and was used as a model for other camps. As licensed guides of the Concentration Camp Memorial of Sachsenhausen, we will guide you through the historical buildings and the informative exhibition, and answer all your questions about this terrible place. Highly educated, professional licensed guides lead you through Sachsenhausen former concentration camp providing important detailed information, the tragic history of courageous men and women, and stories of life within the interment site. Your excursion to the concentration camp near Berlin will take you through the Jewish Barracks, the Appelplatz roll call area, the prison, the pathology and hospital buildings as well as Station Z.

Visiting the site of the former Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is a very emotional day tour. The camp had a major significance for SS Terror during the Nazi rule and allows us to understand how the persecution of victims escalated from the Nazi seizure of power through the war and until the very end. Our guides are certified by the Memorial Authorities and are all academics. They will guide you through this complex site and will help you understand the SS system of Terror as it unfolded. Please note, this version of the tour is a walking tour. You will need a public transport pass for Zones ABC, which the guide can help you purchase.

During this private tour from Berlin, visit one of the first concentration camps established by Nazi Germany — Sachsenhausen. Learn about the events that led to the creation of this forced labour camp that imprisoned 200,000 people and murdered thousands. Today, the entire site serves as a memorial and a museum dedicated to the prisoners who lived and died there.