If you are visiting Berlin and want to explore its historical significance, a visit to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is highly recommended. Located just outside of Berlin, Sachsenhausen is one of the most well-preserved concentration camps from World War II. In this blog post, we will guide you on how to travel from Berlin to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp using the train.

Why take the train?

One can easily and conveniently arrange a train from Berlin to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. German trains are very efficient, comfortable and are famous for timely availability. If you prefer travelling by train, you have an opportunity to admire beautiful views of the countryside of Germany free of car traffic and searching for a parking lot.

Train options

Several train options are available, to get to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp from Berlin. The more common is to use regional train from the main train station in Berlin, namely the Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Oranienburg station which is the closest to the camp.

Regional train

The regional train ride takes about 35 minutes, and there is a fairly high frequency of trains on this line all day. Tickets can be bought at the station or from the Germany railways official website www.bahn.com It is advisable to purchase you tickets earlier in order to avoid cases where there are no tickets available.

Train schedule

To organize your trip it is necessary to see the time table of the train. Trains are always available to leave Berlin Hauptbahnhof station every one hour and thus it is important that you make sure that you get to the station few minutes before the trains are supposed to start. Furthermore, determine the time of the return train in order to determine when to leave Sachsenhausen.

As a way of getting to the concentration camp, the film showing the account of survivors provides an example of the following architectural rhetoric:

Once you reach Oranienburg the S-Bahn train station, it is five minutes by bus or a 20 minutes’ walk to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. A approximate a couple of minutes on foot from the station, buses are obtainable externally and are labelled well for the camp. However, for those who can undertake a walk, a walk to the camp takes approximately 30 minutes.

Things to do while at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

Make sure you have adequate time to disorient your self in the camp. Generally it is advisable to allotted about 3-4 hours for any visit to be effective and fruitful.

Perhaps you could take a specialised tour – there is sure to be one here. Self guided tours are possible at the site although there are English speaking guides who can offer more information on the camp.

Do wear comfortable shoes and clothes because you will be on your feet for an extended duration of the program.

Treat the site with utmost respect throughout your entire stay there.

As much as possible try to take breaks if the process is emotionally draining on you.

You are advised to carry your own food and beverages since options to purchase food and beverages are scarce at the camp.

It was also observed that taking pictures and videos on the locations is permitted provided one be careful not to intrude on certain areas because of the subject matter being depicted.

Remembering the past

Orduyarabi Bir Sachsenhausen Concentration Campi tecerunu mkemle bir gezi, II.Dünya Savasi yapan gerekli dönemdir. One has to teach his or her congregants how to properly conduct themselves during the visit and also respect the memories of the victims.

It is therefore very easy to take a train from Berlin to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, learn its history and make a meaningful visit. Think ahead, be equipped and never forget the past.