The memorial and museum Sachsenhausen are located in Oranienburg, Germany, and it is an organised centre, which gives a very important and engaging view of the history of the Nazis. The visitors get a better appreciation of the holocaust, the concentration camp system and some of the problems that the victims encountered during World War II from this memorial and museum.
Some information about Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was built in the year 1936 as Himmler’s one of the first twelve permanent camps. First of all it was intended for the purpose ofbeing an example of other concentration camps and also a test site for the SS.
In this particular camp the architecture, the layout of the camp and the use of the camp reflected the main principles of the entire camp system. Sachsenhausen was developed as transit center where prisoners were also put through forced labour and medical experimentation and exploitation.
Inhumane Living Conditions
Conditions for prisoners in the camp had become simply intolerable; They were previously subjected to inhuman treatment such as cramped living conditions cramped in tiny shelters with no access to food or water, and no properly functioning bathroom. While walking through the site, you can find the reconstructions of barracks as well as watch-towers and fences: all of this will help you get an idea of what the prisoners’ life was like.
The Path of Suffering: The Death March
Towards the end of the Second-World-War in April 1945, prisoners of SACHSENHAUSEN were forced to march through long distances in extremely terrible weather conditions as the Soviet forces advanced. During the death marches many could not survive, and you can get the information about those atrocity within the museum.
Expectations I. During the visit, II. During the examination
Guided Tours and Exhibitions
As soon as you get to the memorial you can participate in group tours that are led by people who work there. These include general tours given about existence in the concentration camp to several groups and types of prisoners.
Within the museum complex, you are welcome to observe a large number of museums with implements, photos and documents relating to Sumer history. These related and learning exhibits help to provide a general insight into the Nazi concentration camp apparatus and also pay a tribute to the victims that endured or perished in Sachsenhausen.
Visiting the Memorial Site
It is a very large area and so you should therefore take your time as you go round the memorial area. Spend time to absorb the somewhat somber tone in accordance to the overall theme of the museum; visit the different sites of honor and tribute; and look at the remains of structures within the camp.
It is important for you to remember that tensions can easily boil over when you’re visiting. It is worthy to go through the museum/ memorial with respect and sensitivity because the layout of the site is purposed to educate the visitors as well as to remember the victims.
Information and advice based on experience
Getting There
The Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen are located and are accessible 35 minutes by train from the city center of Berlin. Oranienburg is conveniently connected to the other regions by trains thus visitors can easily access the region. Adjacent to it is the museum, while the memorial is located about 10-15 minutes of bus/taxi drive from the center.
Visitor Facilities
It has properly functioning ErrorHandler and touches to the fitness of the facilities such as rest rooms, Café etc for the visitor. These amenities have been provided for your use as you go through the site.
Opening Hours and Admission
The memorial and museum are available all the year but the hours of opening may change. Their opening hours and any temporary closure will be best found on their official website in case the student needs specific and updated information.
The admittance to the memorial is free of charge, but the Mexicans will be encouraged to donate money towards the maintenance of the memorial and related activities.
Conclusion
The tour to the Oranienburg Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen can be very thought-provoking. That way, one is able to learn about the Holocaust from the actual exhibits, moulded and enhanced by the educative tour guides; and the nature of the memorial itself when visitors are able to fathom the heinous conditions that the prisoners were subjected to in the concentration camps.
Through remembering the memory and mourning the lost we can strive for a better tomorrow and make sure that there will be no such tragedies in the future.
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