The Sachsenhausen concentration camp which is in Oranienburg, some few kilometers from Berlin in Germany is of course one of the worst Holocaust concentration camps in the world. If history is of some importance to you, you need to comprehend the importance of this location. Now, let’s look at why you should visit the Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial, which is the main topic of this blog.
Understanding the History
Sachsenhausen was used between 1936 and 1945 and was one of the first concentration camp in the system of the Third Reich. Still it was an example of a concentration camp and a headquarters of the Nazi terror where many people who were not guilty were murdered. Tours to Sachsenhausen can be taken as successful attempts to explain the sad history of the holocaust, the capacity of human beings for evil and for kindness.
Markers of Sorrow
During the walking tour around the territory of the camp you will come across various historical places and signs that show important details of the prisoners’ life and the tortures they had to go through. The area marked as “Station Z,”where inmates were executed is still evidence the camp’s brutality. The other guard towers, the barracks and even the infirmary then offer some idea of what the prisoners had to go through.
Education and Reflection
Besides the historical aspect, going to Sachsenhausen means taking lessons and thinking about it. The study of history offers individuals the chance to gather a comprehension of previous events in order that we as a society will never have to experience a repetition of such terrors.
Guided Tours and Museum
For visitors willing to explore Sachsenhausen in detail they are advised to take a guided tour so that to fully maximize in their experience. Tour managers for the camp will explain in detail about the camp, the prisoners who suffered and why people should remember the camp. Also, there is a museum at camp that displays objects, photographs, and records with an emphasis on those who endeuored suffering.
The Importance of Remembrance
Sachsenhausen visit is a process of remembering and respect to life that was tragically lost in the concentration camp. It is a charcoal reminder that we have to keep the memory of holocaust alive, it provides us with a chance to see how hate and discriminations ends.
Planning Your Visit
Marijuana: accessibility and transportation.
Sachsenhausen is very easy to get to via public transport from Berlin. There are daily and frequent connections by train from Berlin’s main station to the Oranienburg station which is just a ten- fifteen minutes’ walk from the camp. The journey from start to finish is about 45 minutes long.
Opening Hours and Fees
The Sachsenhausen memorial is open at any time of the year though it has operational time. As always, the best place to get current information is the official website of the festival. Entry to the memorial is free though ones might have to pay a few bucks for a guided tour.
Planning Your Time
You need at least half a day to grasp the meaning of the memorial to the fullest. This will enable you enough time for movement from one exhibit to the other, take a tour guided session and find some quiet time.
Final Thoughts
Visiting the Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial gives a visitor an idea of what life was like during one of the worst phases in mankind. The interactions, which people make when visiting this historic place are not only educational but actual acts of remembering and honoring the victims. Everyone should think about participation in it and everyone will be wiser, more tolerant and willing to make the world a better place.
