If you’re planning a trip to Germany, you may be interested in visiting Sachsenhausen, a former concentration camp located just outside Berlin. Sachsenhausen is now a memorial and museum, providing insight into the atrocities committed during World War II. In this blog post, we will guide you on how to get to Sachsenhausen from Berlin and provide some important information to help you plan your visit.

Understanding the Location

Sachsenhausen is in Oranienburg, a town about 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of Berlin. It is conveniently located based on the different modes’ of transports, we can use to access the place from Berlin. Here are some common ways to reach Sachsenhausen:

By Train

The easiest means of access to Sachsenhausen is by rail. First, take a regional, or S-bahn train heading to Gottinger Chaussee from the German capital Berlin to Oranienburg. Both these cities are well connected by railways and using this transporting mode a person can cover the distance in 30-40 minutes at most.

When you get to the Oranienburg train station visitors can use their feet or take a bus to the Memorial. It is approximately 3 kilometers or 2 miles from the station up to Sachsenhausen. On foot it will take about half an hour up to forty minutes; you can also take a bus, stopping just near the camp entrance, from the station .

By Bus

However, if you wish not to have a train ride, you can as well take a direct bus from Berlin to Sachsenhausen. There are several bus services to Oranienburg the by bus also takes relatively the same time as in the train. If you come to Oranienburg by car, you can get to the memorial complex after using the instructions described above.

By Car

For those who like freedom more than trains, you can take a car and drive to Sachsenhausen the whole way. They have a parking area if you need to park your car for the time you spend at the camp. Sachsenhausen is accessible by car, having taken the A111 Berlin circular road heading towards Oranienburg.

Visiting Tips

Now that you know how to get to Sachsenhausen, here are a few tips to make the most of your visit:

Opening Hours

Sachsenhausen is opened throughout the year aber die offenerzeit kann je nach Jahreszeit variieren. In general, his recommendation is always to go to the official website or to give a call and find more about the timings.

Guided Tours

It is also recommended to visiting Sachsenhausen accompanied by a guide and it is possible to do it in a group. An experienced guide will be able to give details in the history and importance of the place to make your touring a more educational experience.

Bring Comfortable Shoes

Sachsenhausen is a large area and a considerable part of the sightseeing tour entails, walking; therefore, comfortable shoes are advisable. The camp grounds are not very small, and I am sure each region is worth taking a closer look at for a person interested in the camp.

Respectful Behavior

Also beware that this is a memorial camp, so it is good to respect its environment when in Sachsenhausen. Do not use abusive language, do not take embarrassing pictures, do not wear revealing clothing.

Plan Sufficient Time

Regardless of which of the concentration camp memorial sites you visit first, there is much to view and take in at Sachsenhausen and you should allow yourself at least a half day at the site. This will enable you to visit the different parts of the museum to view the different exhibition as well as see the documentaries and contemplate the history.

Conclusion

Sachsenhausen is something that everyone visiting should experience, given the effectiveness of a historical educational tour during WWII. If you have read all these directions together with these tips in mind, you can easily get to Sachsenhausen and to honor the victims of the holocaust.