Do you want to delve into the great number of topics associated with the Second World War and the Holocaust? Therefore, a Sachsenhausen tour is as a perfect way to get more information about this dark period in human history. Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is situated near Berlin and it was used during World War II; and now it represents a museum of sorts and an educational establishment. In the following blog post I will describe what attendees can expect to see and hear during a tour of Sachsenhausen.

An analysis of the history of Sachsenhausen Concentration camp

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was set up in 1936 by the Nazis, the camp was intended for political prisoner initially. Initially, mainly Poles were detained in the camp, but as the war continued it also contained Jews, Jehovah’s Witnesses and homosexuals.

Visiting the camp you will be able to see the area where the camp was initially built, and visit the remaining facilities, like the guard towers, barracks and the ‘Jourhaus’, which was the camp’s entry/exit gate. Guides specialized in history will give broad details and anecdotes regarding the prisoners and their living standards.

Learning From the Past

Sachsenhausen tour has many objectives, but one of the most important is to inform the tourists of the Holocaust. My visits reveal that the camp’s museum and panels make it easy to appreciate the effects of the Nazi regime on millions of people. This means that you will get to know some of the torture forms used to demean prisoners, slavery, torture in form of medical experiments and all that the prisoners were subjected to.

While walking through the area, the visitors will be able to feel and envision all of the pain that the prisoners had to endure. This history has to be recalled in order to make sure that similar acts are not committed in future.

Visiting the Memorial Site

Thus, Sachsenhausen is not only a memorial and also a site of memory. It is aimed at remembering the victims so your time spent on the site may be quite a time of sad feelings. Don’t rush through each place to honor the victims of the holocaust camps which include the Death March Memorial or the Soviet Special Camp Memorial among others.

It may sometimes be useful to speak with your tour guide about what’s happening and respect should never overshadow curiosity. They are informative and may also offer historical understanding of Sachsenhausen together with individual lived experiences.

Useful Information for Your Tour in Sachsenhausen

1. Wear comfortable shoes:

Because you will be on your feet and perhaps touring the camp sites, do not wear shoes that will make you uncomfortable as you tour.

2. Pack a water bottle and snacks:

Sachsenhausen can actually be a large place and it is advisable to take some water and some snacks with one to keep one fresh during the excursion.

3. Bring a notepad and pen:

You are overwhelmed with so much information that you come across during your visit to the sites. Writing is a very good way of getting ideas on paper and is useful to aid memory and to get rid of feelings.

4. Support the memorial:

Support to its establishment can also be afforded by donating towards the goods and services that are sold in its visitor center. Your donation will help to preserve this site so the people of the future can learn about Sachsenhausen.

In conclusion

Touring Sachsenhausen gives a deeper and constructive experience. It also has great history and coming to this place you will interact with past, get to realize the significance of remembrance and understanding. It is sure that listening to the stories and the experience of the participants of the tour, one will never forget the Lessons of Second World War and Holocaust. Too often, people forget the brave souls who perished in the holocaust and it is now possible to spare some time and keep this important facility from degrading.