Step into one of WWII’s pivotal battles on this in-depth battlefield tour of Seelow Heights. Guided by experts, discover the stories and terrains that shaped the Eastern Front’s fierce fighting.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition to walk uneven terrain for extended periods.
Wildlife
History
The Battle of Seelow Heights in April 1945 marked one of the final major offensives before the fall of Berlin, leaving deep scars on both landscape and memory.
Conservation
Efforts focus on preserving battlefield integrity and avoiding damage to fragile wartime relics while promoting responsible tourism.
On the Front Tours
Step into one of WWII’s pivotal battles on this in-depth battlefield tour of Seelow Heights. Guided by experts, discover the stories and terrains that shaped the Eastern Front’s fierce fighting.
On the Front Tours is a Berlin-based tour provider specializing in historian-led WWII, Holocaust and Cold War experiences.
Operating in Berlin and Potsdam, the company offers a wide range of guided itineraries that include concentration camps, battlefield sites, political landmarks and lesser-known locations connected to Nazi Germany and the postwar era.
Tours are led by expert guides and WWII historians who provide documented context, archival perspective and critical discussion tailored to participant interest. Guides cover sites such as Plötzensee Prison, Hitler’s Bunker and Reichstag, the Wannsee Villa, Sachsenhausen, Ravensbrück, Seelow Heights, the Halbe Pocket and Potsdam’s Sanssouci and Glienicke Bridge.
On the Front Tours provides private and customizable tours as well as scheduled small-group experiences; select study tours have explicit group-size limits to preserve depth of engagement (for example, a Final Solution study tour is limited to seven participants).
The provider emphasizes responsible interpretation, immersive site visits, and reflective dialogue. Content focuses on factual history, survivor testimony as presented at memorial sites, and battlefield geography.
Travelers seeking in-depth historical context, specialist commentary, or private itineraries in Berlin and nearby battlefields can find guided options that prioritize careful, evidence-based storytelling and respectful engagement with profoundly significant sites.
Tours Offered
15
WWII, Holocaust, Cold War, battlefield tours
Based In
Berlin, Germany
Operates across Berlin and Potsdam
Small Groups
Private & small-group
Select tours limited to 7 participants
Historian-Led
Expert guides
WWII historians guide many tours
Secure a spot on a historian-led WWII, Holocaust, battlefield or Cold War tour — limited availability on select small-group and study tours.
Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear
Uneven terrain and remnants of trenches require boots or hiking shoes with good grip.
Bring water and snacks for the full day
The tour lasts about eight hours with limited facilities on-site; stay hydrated and energized.
Dress for weather and variable shade
Expect a mix of open areas and forested spots; layering helps with sun exposure and potential chill.
Photography gear recommended
Historic landscapes and battlefield relics provide unique photo opportunities—bring a camera or smartphone.
Sturdy hiking boots
Essential for navigating trenches, uneven ground, and forest paths safely.
Weather-appropriate layers
Layered clothing enables adaptation to changing weather and temperatures throughout the day.
Water bottle
Hydration is critical for an all-day walking tour in sometimes remote areas.
Camera or smartphone
Useful for capturing striking battlefield views and historical sites.