Walkabout Tours UG offers an immersive, private visit to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp north of Berlin. This six-hour journey covers barracks, crematoriums, and more, delivering an unvarnished look at history you won’t forget.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness needed to walk several kilometers on uneven ground.
Wildlife
History
Sachsenhausen served as a Nazi concentration and labor camp between 1936 and 1945 and is now a memorial site that educates visitors about the atrocities committed.
Conservation
The memorial focuses on preserving the original camp structures while maintaining the surrounding natural environment for educational and commemorative purposes.
Walkabout Tours UG
Walkabout Tours UG offers an immersive, private visit to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp north of Berlin. This six-hour journey covers barracks, crematoriums, and more, delivering an unvarnished look at history you won’t forget.
Walkabout Tours UG is a Berlin-based walking tour company specializing in small-group and private guided experiences that explore the city’s history, architecture, and family-friendly adventures. Founded and operated in Berlin, the company offers a range of curated walks including Highlights of Berlin, Architecture Tours, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour, Treasure Hunt Tour of Berlin, family-friendly and customizable private tours. Each experience is led by local, expert guides with backgrounds in history, architecture, or education, ensuring fact-based commentary and contextual insight.
Tours by Walkabout Tours UG emphasize accessibility, flexible pacing, and small-group sizes to maximize engagement and personal attention. The company provides pay-what-you-feel options as well as booked private and small-group formats to suit first-time visitors, families, school groups, and travellers seeking specialized themes such as WWII history, modernist architecture, or urban development. The Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour is offered as a private, educational visit focusing on respectful interpretation of site history and survivor testimony.
Walkabout Tours UG maintains transparent booking information, clear meeting points in central Berlin locations, and customizable itineraries for guests who prefer tailored experiences. The firm collaborates with trained guides and follows best practices for historical tours, especially when covering sensitive subjects. Customer reviews emphasize knowledgeable guides, engaging storytelling, and well-paced tours. Walkabout Tours UG operates in Berlin and is positioned as a reliable provider for visitors seeking informed, well-organized walking tours that balance education and exploration. Booking information and accessibility details are provided on third-party platforms and direct reservation pages to ensure clear expectations before arrival daily.
Tours Offered
10
History, architecture, and family tours
Group Sizes
Small groups
Personalized attention on every walk
Typical Duration
2 hours
Short, focused guided experiences
Local Experts
Local guides
Guides trained in history and architecture
Reserve a small-group, private, or family-friendly tour with flexible start times and expert local guides.
Bring a valid public transport ticket
You'll need an ABC zone ticket for the train to Oranienburg; it’s not included in the tour price.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Expect uneven surfaces and extensive walking through outdoor sites.
Be prepared for sensitive content
The tour covers graphic and emotional historical topics; suitable for visitors 12 and over.
Respect photography guidelines
Photos are allowed but avoid sensitive areas and always act respectfully.
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy footwear is critical for navigating uneven and outdoor surfaces.
Weather-appropriate layers
Bring rain protection and layers to adapt to spring’s changeable weather.
spring
Public transportation ticket (ABC zones)
Required for train travel from Berlin to Oranienburg.
Water bottle
Carry water to stay hydrated on longer summer days.
summer