Do you know that you are flying to Berlin soon and you have concerns about the history of the second World War? If so, a trip to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is a must. This is a memorial site in Germany near Berlin and it brings out the horrors of holocaust a very well light. Here, we will discover different means of getting around and how you can get from Berlin to Sachsenhausen.
1. By Train
By train, Sachsenhausen is relatively easy and accessible especially when you are coming from Berlin which is about an hours drive away by train. The tour generally lasts about 45 to 60 minutes depending on one’s location in the city at the beginning of the tour. Follow these steps:
Begin your trip at any starting S-Bahn station of Berlin.
Search for the travel towards Oranienburg or Wittenau.
Get into the train and make sure you have not hope ticket.
To get to the camp go to the Oranienburg or Wittenau station – both lead to Sachsenhausen.
Once your get there, there are clear signs to the place that leads to the memorial site, which is almost in walking distance from the station.
Note: Trains are normallygenerated every20 minutes’ interval; nevertheless, it is advisable to check the differences which exist between the general schedules of the Trains. Ticket costs may also depend on the zones where you were traveling, hence, for extended sightseeing in Berlin, it would be best if one would avail the day pass that was provided.
2. By Bus
For those who wish to use buses for getting to Sachsenhausen, there are such opportunities as well. While the journey may take slightly more time than the train it can at times be a very efficient means of transport. Follow these steps:
You can get to the starting points at any of the big Berlin bus stations including Alexanderplatz, or Bellevue Berlin Central Bus Station.
Search for buses going Oranienburg direction.
Join the bus company and ensure that you have ticket valid.
A visit to the Oranienburg Bahnhof or the train station of the town.
From there, a short walk is possible or a taxi ride to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
Note: The fares for buses are often different; therefore, it is recommended to look at the time table before boarding a bus. Compared with trains, fares are relatively low; depending on the routes, you may be able to use your Berlin Welcome Card or Berlin CityTourCard for free or reduced charge.
3. By Guided Tour
If the plan to visit it in a less chaotic and with a lot of information in advance, then it will be good to participate in a guided tour. Today there are numerous organized tours to Sachsenhausen which start from Berlin and you can actually join a group, having a bus to get you to Sachsenhausen, and a guide who will give you all the information you need before entering the concentrational camp and during the tour. They usually allow visitors to have a view of other historical sites in the region as well, in other tours.
It is possible to arrange guided tours on your own by using search on the internet or approaching any tourist information center in Berlin. It is advisable to make your appointment ahead of time so as to avoid being locked out during the busy times of the year.
Final Tips
Make sure that you devote enough time to travel around the Sachsenhausen. The location is vast and visitors can spend good hours reading and interpreting the events let alone honouring the fallen.
Ensure to carry comfortable shoes because the activities involve plenty of walking.
Some food and water should be taken with the visitors because many places to eat are scarce around the memorial area.
Remember to honour and respect the fact that you are visiting a concentration camp.
Visitors are advised to visit during bcak to avoid crowds especially during the weekend.
Read here once again that the tour around Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is definitely disturbing but it is quite informative and important to recognize and remember victims of the holocaust. I believe that by learning these stories for ourselves it prevents things like this from happening again.
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