Sachsenhausen Memorial & Museum

The Sachsenhausen concentration camp, located in the town of Oranienburg, was built by the Nazis in 1936 to confine or massively liquidate political opponents, Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals, prisoners of war and Jehovah's Witnesses. Approximately 30,000 prisoners of all kinds were killed on this field. We found the place a bit disappointing in some ways because it was very different than what it originally was. On the other hand, though, we learned about some of the actions that were carried out in the death camp, as this also became one in the final stages of the Holocaust.

This is a visit that all people, if you ever have the opportunity, should do. Check "in situ" how, where and why one of the greatest human atrocities committed happened, it is an unforgettable lesson. The Germans are ensuring that the Nazi atrocities aren't forgotten, it is the best way to not repeat them. We did the tour with the kids in freetour and it was a pleasure. The concentration camp (not extermination) is located 35 km from Berlin. Can be reached by metro ticket (zones ABC) in half an hour. From Oranienburg station must walk for about 10 minutes to the park. Total time of the trip about