Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Description
Join us on an unforgettable guided tour to Sachsenhausen, one of the most significant Holocaust memorial sites and a former Nazi concentration camp. This experience offers deep and respectful insight into the history and daily life within the camp, helping you understand the atrocities and resilience of those who suffered here. Our meeting point is Alexanderplatz, where you will be welcomed by an expert local guide. From there, we’ll embark on a scenic train ride to Sachsenhausen. Upon arrival, you will explore key sites of the camp, including the infamous Tower A, bearing the haunting “Arbeit macht frei” sign. We will walk through barracks 38 and 39, where Jewish prisoners were held, visit the punishment cells, the infirmary, and the morgue. You’ll also see the kitchen, now transformed into a museum, and the remains of Station Z. At the end of the tour, you have the option to return to Berlin with the group or stay longer to explore at your own pace.
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Itinerary
Begin your tour meeting your guide at Alexandreplatz, next to the World Clock. Ride to the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum in Oranienburg.
We will understand the complex history of this place through the different monuments that, for different ideologies and at different times, have been placed at the memorial. Our guides will approach the subject matter of the visit with the utmost respect for the victims.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is necessary to buy the ABC train ticket in advance)
Reviews(80)
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and presented us with the history in detail. The camp is very large and there is a lot to see. Once we got there after the travel there was not much time to see it. I think our tour guide was Paul (from Liverpoool but now a native of Berlin). He was great!!!
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for your kind words about Pete. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed his knowledge, enthusiasm, and the way he brought the history of the site to life. We completely agree that there is a great deal to see and reflect on at the memorial. For future visitors, it's worth mentioning that anyone who would like more time at the site is welcome to stay after the guided tour ends and continue exploring independently. Our guides are always happy to explain the easiest way to return to Berlin, allowing guests to spend as much extra time there as they wish. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to see you again on another tour in the future!
Peter was excellent! He was so well informed and had great descriptions and historical facts to go with the sights. The walk to the camp was very powerful.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Peter's knowledge, storytelling, and historical insights helped make the experience so meaningful. We're especially pleased that the walk to the camp resonated with you. Understanding the context and history of the site is such an important part of the experience, and it's great to know that Peter helped bring that to life in a thoughtful and engaging way. Thank you again for joining us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Jorg, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job of explaining the history of Sachsenhausen. He spent individual time with each of the guests, making it feel like a private tour
Thank you very much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that Jorg provided such insightful explanations about the history of Sachsenhausen and that his personal attention made the experience feel almost like a private tour. We truly appreciate your kind feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon.😊
A place where everyone should know to not make the same mistakes
Gracias por su comentario. Coincidimos en que conocer lugares como Sachsenhausen ayuda a comprender la historia y a recordar la importancia de defender la dignidad humana, el respeto y la paz para que hechos como estos no se repitan. Esperamos verle de nuevo en otra aventura
Fantastic experience with Walid, he is knowledgeable beyond normal guides. Great energy and side points and stories that were so interesting. Really ties in everything relevant that relates to the camp. Concise with out leaving important details out. He’s helpful with learning the train schedules. Highly recommend, great experience for my family.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you and your family had such a positive experience. Walid is truly passionate about history, and it’s great to know that his knowledge, energy, and storytelling helped bring the visit into context while keeping the information clear and engaging. I’m also glad his assistance with the train schedules made the day a little easier. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you and your family again in the future!😊😊
Highly recommended — 100%! If you visit Berlin, you must take this tour. The guide had extensive knowledge of the subject and treated the topic with great respect. Additionally, the organization and customer service provided by the company buendia was excellent too
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed the tour and that the guide’s knowledge and respect for the topic made the experience meaningful for you. We’re also very happy to hear that the organization and customer service provided by Buendía met your expectations. Our team works hard every day to offer memorable experiences, and feedback like yours is incredibly motivating. It was a pleasure to have you with us. We hope to see you again in another tour :)
Jörg Schöpfel, tour guide provided a well informed tour and was happy to respond to my questions. I would definately take another tour with Jörg. Frances Collins
Thank you very much for your kind review, Frances. We’re happy to read that you enjoyed the tour and that Jörg provided such an informative and engaging experience. It’s great to know he took the time to answer your questions and make the visit even more meaningful. We’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to him. Thank you again, and we would be very happy to welcome you on another tour in the future!
I found the visit great thanks, above all, to Amelia and her explanations. I'm sorry I didn't tell you personally. You can tell that she is a great knowledgeable subject and also an honest historian. My congratulations on your outreach work.
Muchas gracias por su comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de la visita, especialmente gracias a las explicaciones de Amelia. Le haremos llegar sus amables palabras. ¡Esperamos verle en futuras experiencias!
Our tour guide Richard was excellent - knowledgeable and explained things in just the right amount of detail. He tailored information and the travelling to the memorial for the group and made sure everyone was looked after. The trip needed you to buy the travel tickets but Richard made sure we were on the best route there and back. We had plenty time to see the key areas but you also have the option to stay longer if you want to take more time.I would highly recommend this tour guide.
Thank you very much for your kind review 😊 We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with our guide Richard. It is also great to know that he was able to adapt the experience to the group’s needs and ensure everyone felt well taken care of, including guidance with the travel arrangements. We hope to welcome you again on another buendia tour in the future ✈️
Was a great trip, horrible but the guide was absolutely superb, forgotten his name unfortunately, but he was from liverpool, he told me to answer questions, very helpful with train tickets, can warmly recommend that trip and hope you get the same guide as I had, thanks best guide
Tack så mycket för din fina recension! 😊 Vi är väldigt glada att höra att du hade en så bra upplevelse på resan och att din guide från Liverpool gjorde dagen så speciell med sin kunskap, hjälpsamhet och engagemang. Vi uppskattar verkligen din rekommendation och hoppas få välkomna dig igen snart på en annan tur med buendía! ☺️☺️
