Among the commonly visits sites when in Berlin Germany, I found that the concentration camp is mandatory for anybody visiting the site. Such camps were important especially during the Second World War and it is always important to move around and learn what happened and make sure to honor the victims. In this blog post, you are going to learn about what one should anticipate on a Concentration Camp Berlin Tour.

The Antecedent and Consequences of the Concentration Camps

Systematic genocide was carried out by the German during the Second World War by constructing various concentration camps. These were campettes that were put in place to incarcerate as well as eliminate millions of individuals; these comprised of Jews, political activists, gay people, and so on.

Visit Historical Sites

The first element of the Concentration Camp Berlin Tour involves a touring through history through visits. This might included a visit to Sachsenhausen or Ravensbrück, two of the largest concentration camps outside of Berlin. Visiting the camps guided by the experts will offer detailed understanding into facts such as the history, camp layout and living condition of the prisoners.

Learn from Expert Guides

The tour is incomplete without experienced guides who give information about the concentration camps to the tourists. They will, therefore, tell you about it, explain history, and address all your concerns if any. It is mandatory for people to listen and interact with the guide since they explain the occurrences in detail concerning these camps.

Emotional Impact

A Concentration Camp Berlin Tour will probably leave a visitor with some uneasy feeling. What is seen at these locations may feel horrific, distressing and heart breaking. But one should also respect the tour and be rather sensitive, to pay tribute to the victims, to recall the tragedy.

Paying Respects

One of the sightseeing may depict area set for reflection and or memoriam. Spare a few minutes to remove human life and have a look at the victims. This might take a form of placing flowers or lighting a candle. It is time to respect those who died and to prevent such actions in the future.

Education and Awareness

A common purpose for persons visiting concentration camp sites is to learn about the holocaust and effects of hatred and/ or discrimination. Such knowledge maybe spread to others so that other similar incidences are not repeated in the future.

Practical Tips for the Tour

Here are some practical tips to help you make the most of your Concentration Camp Berlin Tour:

• It is recommended that one wear comfortable shoes and functional clothing because one may be involved in walking for several hours.
• It’s also advisable to bring some water and something to munch on mainly because you may be emotionally exhausted.
• Obey the laws governing behavior in the memorial sites and prohibitions as regardas photography.
• To gain more historical background, one can try attending a guided tour or, even better, to take a private guide.
• Be patient when walking around the sites and give your mind a moment to ponder and realize the importance of the area.

Conclusion

A Concentration Camp Berlin Tour is one of the most informative and thought provoking tours that can be taken when in Berlin, allowing for an understanding of what happened during some of the worst years of world history. Here you have the chance to remember the victims, learn more about the Holocaust, and make sure that everyone who wants can know about it too.

Know and understand the past with a purpose of changing the present and improving people’s perceived intolerance.