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This is an easy trip from Berlin but involves a good deal of walking and some periods of boredom. Nonetheless, it is very interesting and worth taking. Bring food and water.
Reviewed by: Robert M, United States of America, September 2009
I had already been to Dachau, but Sachenhausen is worth seeing also. I would limit the concentration camps to no more than two - it is very hard on the heart and mind. This camp is different than the others in the way it was run and the design. It has a single watch tower with guards and guns and the barrcaks facing the tower. A lot of the original buildings have been demolised, but two of the barracks were rebuilt using the original timber. Definately go and see this -- it's a part of history that must never be repeated.
Reviewed by: Jennifer B, Australia, August 2009
The guide is a history PhD, how wonderful. His knowledge greatly contributed to the quality of the tour.
Reviewed by: Jennifer M, United Kingdom, June 2009
Great tour, the guide showed immense knowledge of the camp and its history.
Reviewed by: Carlos D, Australia, June 2009
Loved is not a good word! Appreciated is a better word!
Reviewed by: Thomas C, United States of America, May 2009
An experience of a lifetime.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, May 2009
While this tour makes for a very sad day, it is also very, very interesting not just from a German history perspective but from a Russian history perspective as well. Our guide was AMAZING and made the somewhat complicated trip outside the city very easy for us. If you are a WWI history buff, you will really enjoy this tour.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, May 2009
We did this on a very bitter cold and windy day. Made the experience so much more memorable. A life changing experience.
Reviewed by: Joseph W, United States of America, March 2009
Our guide was so nice. He was quite thorough and very knowledgeable. The day was very interesting and I recommend this trip rather than just going by yourself. A great trip!
Reviewed by: Gary C, United Kingdom, March 2009
Great!!! Our guide was fantastic, and it was wonderful value for money.
Reviewed by: Karen T, United Kingdom, February 2009
This tour was great. Sachsenhausen is such a harrowing place to visit, however, it is a memory I will treasure always. It was so insightful, with many different free museums inside, and excellent replicas if not originals of the old buildings. Getting here would have been a big obstacle if it were not for our guide, also, there is no way we would have learnt all we did if we had gone alone. With only 5 in our group, it was very personal. Our guide, was great! He knew so much about the Holocaust and Sachsenhausen and was always open for questions. We went in January, so cold! Double up on clothing all over if doing the tour then!
Reviewed by: Vivian L, Ireland, January 2009
Excellent tour guide, superb value for money.
Reviewed by: George S, Cyprus, January 2009
Tour guide was absolutely fantastic with his detailed knowledge and obvious emotional involvement. Chatted freely to people in the group all the way out and back in the train. A very moving experience.
Reviewed by: Ron W, Australia, November 2008
This trip was extremely good. There were only 3 people in our tour group, so we were very lucky! Without our guide we would have gotten totally lost making our way to the camp, and he was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the concentration camp system. The tour went at a steady pace but was not too fast, and although it was a drizzly day our guide made a good effort to keep us out of the rain. There was ample opportunity for questions, but because the guide was so comprehensive, we couldn't think of much! There is so little about the Nazi regime in Germany, if you are interested in that sort of thing I would highly recommend you take this trip. Make sure you buy a ABC day train pass to get to the camp, and it may be worth taking an umbrella as there is little shelter. Also, bring your own lunch. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, New Zealand, November 2008
Extremely good guide with very deep knowledge and professional approach to the horrors of Sachsenhausen. The trip from central Berlin to Sachsenhausen is relatively long, and changing from one train to another can get complicated. Our visit took place on the 14th of September, and it was a bit cold and windy. Majority of the time is spent outside, so if you are planning your trip around mid-September or later, reserve something warm to wear.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Finland, September 2008
