Take a tour to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, the nearest Nazi concentration camp to Berlin. With a Spanish-speaking guide, hear about the camp’s history under the Nazis and its subsequent evolution as a Soviet special camp.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the dark history of the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen
- Get to know the history of the concentration camp from your expert guide
- Explore the Holocaust site including Barrack 38 and Station Z
Full description
Meet your expert guide at the meeting point next to Berlin Central Station and depart on a 45-minute train ride to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. Once you get to the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen, explore the most significant places inside.
See the front gate with its inscription “Arbeit macht frei,” the watchtowers, Barrack 38, the nursing rooms, the punishments cells, Station Z, and the execution places. Then, come across the Liberation Memorial, in memory of the Sachsenhausen Holocaust victims, and the obelisk in memory of the liberation of the camp, raised by the Soviet Union in 1961.
Inside the Sachsenhausen Museum, on the basis of respect, dig deeper into this historic place of political and racist terror from the 20th century. At the end of the tour, you can take the train back to Berlin with your guide.
Includes
- Expert Spanish-speaking guide
- Donation of €2 to the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen
- Transport costs
- Food and drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
At Berlin Central Station, take the exit for Washingtonplatz. At the meeting point, look for your tour guide with bluish-green flag and the company logo "Paseando por Europa." Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
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Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
Know before you go
- You will require a valid public transport day ticket for zones ABC