People get peace during tours if the sites visited give them an opportunity to remember and give respect to the people who suffered in the past. One of the greatest and most terrible places of WWII is Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp near Berlin. If you are thinking of a visit, this guide will be useful in that it will inform you of the various ways of getting to Sachsenhausen from Berlin.

1. By Train

Germany boasts of well-developed train services, thus using train services to get Sachsenhausen is a great opportunity. Here’s how:

Step 1:

Mark your starting point whichever train station you are in Berlin. If you have plans to travel within the city centre, it’s easy to find stations such as Main Railway Station, Friedrichstrasse, or Alexanderplatz.

Step 2:

For either of the Nazi sites, take S-bahn S1, S2, S25 to Oranienburg station. These are many and the traveling duration is approximately 35 minutes.

Step 3:

There are several ways to get from the Oranienburg station to Sachsenhausen as will be illustrated below. You can:

• Walk: The camp is about a 20-25 minutes’ walk from the station. Go by the directions, and you will not have a rough time hunting for them.
• Take Bus 804: It begins near Oranienburg station since it is a very orderly bus picking up and dropping you off close to the Sachsenhausen entrance. The journey takes about 10 minutes.
• Grab a Taxi: The availability of taxis is easy to find at the station and when to Sachsenhausen will take about 10 minutes.

2. By Guided Tour

If you prefer a more structured visit with additional historical insights, joining a guided tour might be the best option for you:

Step 1:

Find and book a guided tour in Berlin, going to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. There is however a lot of information on the internet that provides brief details on tourist attractions including transport and a guide.

Step 2:

Know the meeting and departing time of your tour. Many of the tours begin at relatively popular locations in Berlin; for instance, Alexanderplatz or Brandenburg gate.

Step 3:

The tour guide who you have to meet should be reached on time and be in possession of the booking confirmation.

3. By Car

If you prefer the flexibility and convenience of traveling by car, you can reach Sachsenhausen easily from Berlin:

Step 1:

Begin in the middle of Berlin and go on to the A111 motorway that goes to Hamburg and Oranienburg.

Step 2:

Drive to A111 then later drive for about 20 km to get to the Oranienburg ramp.

Step 3:

There will be signs to indicate the direction to go to get to Sachsenhausen and they will take you right to the gates.

In relation to this, it s important to know that parking is very scarce inside Sachsenhausen especially in the evening rush hours. It is recommended to arrive early so as to be sure to find a parking space.

Some General Information for the Trip to Sachsenhausen

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

• It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and clothes that are fitting the weather forecast as you are likely to walk a lot.
• It is advisable also to plan a considerable amount of time to traverse a particular camp so as to capture the history of the several regions.
• It worth to bring water and snacks as there is very limited offer of food and drink available inside the camp area.
• Do not run around, argue loudly or make other noises that would disrupt the sanctity of this site.