Touring reaches us a exclusive and unique tool of understanding history and honoring those who perished. The Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial in Oranienburg, Germany is one such place. This is a detailed overview, created to assist readers with no experience in the planning of a visit to this historical site. Whether you enjoy history or else are just plain curious, here is all the information you will need in order to go to Sachsenhausen.

1. The Knowledge and Learning of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial

Sachsenhausen is one of the torture centers that was run by the Nazi from 1936 to 1945. It detain political prisoners Jews and othe targeted groups during the Second World War also known as the Holocaust. Today it is a memorial to the events and actions executed during the Second World War.

1.1 Questions and Answers. 1 Why Should You Visit Sachsenhausen?

What makes the visit to Sachsenhausen possible is the possibility of fully and directly experiencing the Holocaust. Visiting the camp and thus seeing with own eyes the preserved structures, and listening to the word testimonies of survivors evoke the suffering which one can hardly imagine. It is a kind of sad, but highly informative lesson.

2. Getting to Sachsenhausen

2.1 By Train:

Travelling to Sachsenhausen by train should be done from Berlin. To get to Oranienburg one can take the S1 S-Bahn line in any station in Berlin and head for Oranienburg. It is a forty-minute drive. Upon reaching Oranienburg take local transport, that is Bus 804 or Bus 821, from the rail head to the memorial. The bus ride is not long but it takes about 10 minutes to get to the second coaching point.

2.2 By Car:

However, if you decided to drive, then Sachsenhausen are rather easy to reach from Berlin. The modern memorial site is located about 35 kilometers north of the city center. Road A111 in the direction of Pankow, further on the B96a. After arriving to the memorial area, one gets the directions that in the parking facilities exist.

3. Planning Your Visit

3.1 Opening Hours:

Sachsenhausen is open all year and thus operates daily, except on December 24th and 31st. The opening hours vary depending on the season:

Months

Opening Hours

March – October

8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

November – February

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

3.2 Guided Tours:

When in Sachsenhausen it is quite possible to move around independently, but it is always useful to hear the guides’ comments from the locals. The visitors can take both guided tours where the guide is telling more about the memorial site or take an individual self-guided tour with audio guides available in different languages. Advanced booking of a tour is advised especially when the tourist activity is high.

3.3 Visitor Facilities:

Sachsenhausen provides essential facilities to enhance your visit:

A Visitor Center: Exhibits and Information.

A barbecue stand where buyers can find books, documentaries or other items associated with the camp.

An establishment that allows people to have a cup of coffee and take sometime off while he or she contemplates a visit.

4. Visiting Tips

To make the most of your visit, keep these tips in mind:

Wear comfortable shoes because most of the area at the memorial is covered with scrap metal or gravel.

Men should wear formal wear and women, modest blouses. Please bear this in mind that you are in fact visiting a memorial site.

Visit State Parks at a reasonable time. Visitors are encouraged to spend 3-4 hours to roam around the camp and additional exhibitions.

Take breaks if needed. It must be said that, it may prove to be very traumatizing visiting Sachsenhausen.

You should be attentive to acoustics of guides’ commentates or any guide during the tour. Below is the information that will help you to get more detailed understanding of the camp’s history.

Conclusion

It is possible to visit Sachsenhausen now as a witness and learn about the consequences of hatred against people from Europe who were considered lower during the Holocaust. On this trip, one is able to promote the memory of the past in order to avoid any repeat of the happenings. It’s your turn to plan, to learn, and to remember.