If the reader is planning a tour to Berlin Germany and he has interest in history, then a tour to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is inevitable. Situated very close to Berlin this former concentration camp will leave a quite powerful and informative impression on you. Read this article to know the step by step process of how to get to Sachsenhausen from Berlin and how you could make your transport meaningful.
Option 1: Public Transportation
Admittedly, taking public transportation is one of the best ways that could be used to access Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp from Berlin. Here’s how:
Step 1: Travel to Oranienburg
Well starting from the city of Berlin one should take the S1 train S-Bahn to the Oranienburg direction. Oranienburg is the closest town and the travelling takes around 35-45 minutes depending with the area in Berlin you are coming from. Remember that there may be a train timetable which will list down the days when the train can be visited.
Step 2: Bus or Walk to the Site of the Memorial
Once you arrive in Oranienburg, you have two options to get to Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum:
Option A: Recommended means of transport is bus number 804
Which starts at the Oranienburg railway station and gets to the door of the concentration camp. It takes approximately 7 minutes to from one bus stop to the other and hence there is ease in transfer from one bus to another.
Option B: However, there is an added prospect for the visitors: you can walk from ORANIENBURG train station to the memorial site if you would like to have a little more exercise and take in the fresh air and the beautiful scenery. It measures about two kilometers (1,245 yards) and the walk through would take about 25-30 minutes.
Both of the options described above are quite navigable and marked well, so you will not have a problem in getting to Sachsenhausen.
Option 2: Guided Tours
Well, if you have more of an ability that you want to be led and give you more details, then I suppose it is better to join a tour. A number of tour operators available in Berlin offer to arrange guided tour through Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Here are a few advantages of taking a guided tour:
A guided visit usually means you will have a person well read and informed on the history of the place around to interpret the events for you when you make your visit.
Transport to and from Sachsenhausen will be arranged so unnecessary travel around the stations is avoided.
Promenade visits are always impressive, and, in addition to passing through the desired address, you will visit other related sites.
Compare several travel companies and acquaint yourself with the reviews that clients leave concerning their experiences. It is advisable to make a booking prior to its date, more so during the high season for holidays.
Important Tips:
When planning your visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, consider the following tips:
- Comfortable footwear must be worn because the ground at the memorial site is rough and sometimes you will need to walk.
- Some food stalls are available near the entrance, but once inside the camp there isn’t much choice in terms of what to eat or drink.
- This means you should allow enough time for your visit. The site and its museum could be explored for a few hours.
- Show respect to the environment and avoid frivolous activities, and avoid behaving like a joy rider while at the memorial.
- If you don’t want to be surrounded by too many people, try going on weekdays or early morning.
