How do I get to Sachsenhausen concentration camp from Berlin?

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How do I get to Sachsenhausen concentration camp from Berlin?

DIRECTIONS TO SACHSENHAUSEN

  1. Take the S1 which travels from Berlin-Friedrichstraße station. Get off at Oranienburg station.
  2. Take the RE 5 traveling from Berlin-Hauptbahnhof. Get off at Oranienburg station.
  3. Take the RB 12 traveling from Berlin-Lichtenberg.
  4. Bus lines 804 and 821 also stop at Sachsenhausen Memorial.

Can you visit the concentration camps?

The grounds and most of the buildings at the sites of the Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau sites are open to visitors. Some buildings are not accessible to visitors (including the blocks reserved for the Museum administration and its departments).

How many people died in Sachsenhausen concentration camp?

Of the roughly 200,000 prisoners who passed through Sachsenhausen, some 100,000 died there, mainly from disease, executions, and overwork in local armaments factories; many of the remainder were transferred to other camps.

Where in Germany can you visit concentration camps?

This 14-day Holocaust tour in Germany and Poland is a rewarding experience that will shape your students’ approach to and understanding of world history.

  • Platzl Square. Munich, Germany.
  • Auschwitz.
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine.
  • Wawel Castle.
  • Museum Island on the Spree River.
  • Jewish quarter of Kazimierz.
  • Izaak Synagogue.
  • Olympic Stadium.

Can you take a train from Berlin to Auschwitz?

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum? No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Oswiecim via Katowice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How much does it cost to go to Auschwitz?

Admission to the Auschwitz Museum is free but every person has to reserve their entry cards on the institution’s website or pick them up personally at the Museum. The entry charge is paid only in two cases – one is when the individual visitors choose the services of the Museum guide.