While in Berlin Germany, the sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial site is an experience well worthy the time of any interested traveller. Sachsenhausen is located near Berlin and gives tourists information about the cruelties that took place during the Second World War.

Understanding the Distance

One thing that must cross your mind before you start your tour is the distance between Berlin and Sachsenhausen. This site stands approximately 35 Kilometres or 22 miles to the north of Berlin. The above distance might change depending on the point of departure in Berlin.

Traveling by Car

If you decide to use a car, the way through Berlin to Sachsenhausen takes 40-60 minutes, but it might take more time depending on traffic jam. It mainly runs along the Bundesstraße 273, a sign post indicating the direction to the memorial site will be present.

Please note that there are parking spaces near Sachsenhausen but expected to be cramped particularly during summer and end of the year festivities. It is also advisable to park before dropping off luggage and bags inside the car since early morning or late afternoon are the best times to snag a parking space.

Public Transportation Options

If you prefer public transportation, there are several options to reach Sachsenhausen from Berlin:

Train: The most comfortable is to get an S-Bahn train at one of the Berlin’s central station and head for Oranienburg station. From there, there are buses or even you may walk to Sachsenhausen, which is about 2km 1.2 miles away.

Bus: You can board a bus from Berlin main station or Alexanderplatz and alight directly at Sachsenhausen. There are several bus services and they can help you to get throughout the day However, it is better to plan to get the bus time table in advance.

The frequency of the trains or bus services that is taken by the people, on an average the travelling time in public transport may vary between 30- 60 minutes.

Planning Your Visit

When you get to Sachsenhausen you should spend as much time as possible going round the memorial site. The best way to enjoy a great experience is to ensure that enough time is innings has been set aside for the visit. This has several exhibitions, museums, and memorials that help give background to the former concentration camp.

The organized tours are useful for visitors who have more concerns with historical features at the site. Such tours are normally offered in one’s choice language and you can take the English language tour. There are also those who just like to wander around the park at their own leisure, for this audio guides are offered as well.

Day Trip or Half-Day Visit?

The day to night visit or rather the entire day excursion depends on the ability and interest of the visitors. I definitely recommend, even if you do not have more than a few hours – half a day is enough to get the biggest picture of the camp and understand something about its history.

But if you want to get a better feel of it, best to spend at least a day in Sachsenhausen. This way you will have enough time to tour all the exposition, visit the memorials and think over the tragedy that took place there.

Takeaway

Sachsenhausen is one of the concentration camps where making a visit from Berlin to learn about the holocaust and to also show the respect being emphasized on. If you decide to drive your car or take public transport, it is just as important to have enough time for walking through the site. Always ensure that you look at the schedules of the specific day and time and open or closing time. The explorations of Sachsenhausen imply that darkness of the past must be remembered, and people of the present pay their respect to the past mistake and never let them happen again.