Located in Oranienburg, Germany, the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was one of the largest Nazi concentration camps
during World War II. Opened in 1936, it served as a model for other camps and was primarily used for political
prisoners. If you plan to visit Sachsenhausen, it’s important to know its exact address and how to get there.
Address
The official address of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is:
Straße der Nationen 22
16515 Oranienburg
Germany
The camp is situated some 35 kilometers north of Berlin and this makes it easy for anyone interested in the camp to visit it.
concerning the history and as honoring them for the victims which they encountered.
Getting there
By Train
Oddly enough, the best way to get to Sachsenhausen can be considered taking a train. From Berlin, you can take a regional train number RE2
or RB12) starting from Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) up to Oranienburg station. The journey is approximately.
30-40 minutes.
If you are arriving at Oranienburg by train there is a walking trail from the station to the concentration camp. From the it is approximately a 20 minutes’ walk.
station to the camp. It is just across the station and simply follow the indicator testing the general public that guides you when you exit the station to the one at the cross road.
Sachsenhausen.
By Car
Those who have their own car can get to the park by car along the A111 autobahn from Berlin towards Oranienburg. After approximately 15 miles,
continue on autobahn A24 and exit at Oranienburg / ARGOWA exit number 7 follow then the signs to concentration camp. There is also available of parking that is close to
the entrance.
Tour to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
The complex as a museum and a memorial allows offering the visitors an insight into the genocide committed
To commemorate the victims of the Holocaust it is important to identify them during the events. Another important fact when visiting is to remember the sacredness and
respect the site warrants.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Wear appropriate clothing. In terms with sight seeings, there are certain do’s and don’ts adapted to this kind of place including respect in choosing clothes remembering that cleavage is prohibited.
or inappropriate clothing.
Shoes suitable for walking are advised because the ground occupied by the site is vast, and there are many buildings and monuments on it.
One may use a guided tour or opt for an audio guide in order to get a better grasp of the camp’s.
history. These are offered for hire at site.
There is need to reason with the information presented and think about the past sufferings of the victims in the camp.
Taking pictures is permitted but please use your cameras without causing inconvenience to others.
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is an area used to house a number of concentration camp prisoners and hence should be treated as a memorial.
It is a common belief that nothing can deach the experiences of the past Therefore, at least after visiting this historic site, people will be ensured that it is still terrifying.past are never forgotten.
