Sachsenhausen Memorial: History's Echoes

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Experience the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin and witness the stories of Nazi persecution. Learn about the horrors of the camp and the resilience of its inmates. Book now and support the restoration of this important historical site.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Friedrichstraße - Take a train from our meeting point near S+U Friedrichstraße to Oranienburg. Oranienburg is the city where the former concentration camp was established.
Oranienburg - Travel with our guide to Oranienburg S-Bahn. Explore the town and learn about the involvement of the local residents and see where the inmates used to work….

What's Included

Licensed guide trained by memorial authority
Entry into the memorial included
English-language guide
Insider Tour donates €3 to the Sachsenhausen memorial per guest

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
You will require a Transport ticket for zones ABC costing approxminately 9 euros per person
Gratuities
Food and drinks
ABC train ticket required for the round trip from the meeting point to the memorial.

Additional Information

Award-Winning Sachsenhausen Memorial Tour – A Profound Journey Through History
Sachsenhausen was the first concentration camp specifically constructed to serve as a hub of terror, persecution, and systematic murder. It initially detained individuals whom the Nazis considered racially, socially, or politically inferior.
Explore the town of Oranienburg…

Location

Reichstagufer 17

Reichstagufer

Meeting point: outside FRIEDRICHSTRASSE TRAIN STATION, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin. The guides will be wearing a blue lanyard and a yellow name tag holding yellow umbrellas.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jan 13, 2026

Extremely well organised, powerful experience – Jamie G was outstanding - This Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp tour was one of the most important and moving experiences of my Berlin trip, and it was also incredibly well organised from start to finish. Getting there / ABC ticket: Before the tour, clear instructions are provided about purchasing an ABC public transport ticket. This was very easy to do at the station using the ticket machines, with no stress at all. I had the Berlin Welcome Card so that covered me already but others in the group bought the day ticket and that covered all travel for the day, which is a big bonus. It’s 45 minutes in the train and about 5/10 minutes on the bus - but on a nice day’s you would usually walk - taking 25/30 minutes. Meeting point & travel: The group meets centrally in Berlin, where you are introduced to your guide. From there, you travel together by train to Oranienburg. The journey itself is used effectively, with helpful historical context explained along the way, so you arrive already understanding the significance of the site. Jamie was great at setting the scene and help prepare us in the train ride there. At Sachsenhausen – what to expect: The visit is thorough and thoughtfully paced. You can walk from the station or get the bus to the memorial, which helps set the tone. Once inside, the tour covers: • The main entrance and camp layout, explaining why Sachsenhausen was designed as a “model” camp • The roll-call area and daily life of prisoners • The barracks, with detailed explanations of living conditions • The punishment and execution areas, handled with sensitivity and respect • The memorials, including time to reflect and absorb what you’ve seen This is not rushed, but it is comprehensive. You are given space to think, ask questions, and process what you are learning. Guide – Jamie G: Our guide, Jamie G, was exceptional. His knowledge was deep, his delivery calm and respectful, and he explained complex and emotional history clearly without sensationalism. He encouraged questions and answered them thoughtfully, helping connect the history of Sachsenhausen to wider events and their relevance today. This is not an “enjoyable” tour in the traditional sense — but it is an essential one. Educational, sobering, and incredibly important. Everything from transport to guidance was handled professionally. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Berlin, especially if you have the opportunity to go with Jamie G.