Berlin Sachsenhausen: Spanish Tour & Nazi Camp Stories

Summary

Walk through Sachsenhausen’s gates, listen to real voices, feel Berlin’s history in Spanish

You’ll travel from Berlin to Sachsenhausen with a Spanish-speaking guide who shares survivor stories and answers every question along the way. Walk through barracks, kitchens, and memorials—sometimes in silence—and feel history settle around you before returning to Berlin together.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the train ride from Berlin to Sachsenhausen to feel so quiet. Even though our group chatted in Spanish at first, by the time we stepped off and followed our guide—Andrés, from Madrid but living here for years—everyone had gone a bit silent. Maybe it was the cold air or just seeing that iron gate up close. Andrés pointed out the words “Arbeit macht frei” and I remember someone behind me whispering “escalofriante.” He nodded—said he still gets chills every time he brings people here.

We started outside, near the old armory and casino (which I’d never have guessed was once a casino), then walked past the barracks. The ground crunched underfoot—it had rained earlier, so everything smelled damp and metallic. Andrés told us about daily life here, mixing facts with little stories about people who survived or resisted. At one point he paused by Tower A and just let us stand there for a minute. No one spoke. I kept thinking about how many feet must have passed over these stones.

Inside the kitchen block, there was this faint smell—maybe old wood? Or something else I couldn’t place. Someone in our group asked if any of the original pots were still there; Andrés laughed and said probably not, but you could almost imagine it. He answered every question patiently—even when I mixed up dates (math isn’t my thing). The shooting range area hit me harder than I expected. It’s not easy stuff to see, but somehow walking with others made it bearable.

I’m glad we had a local guide who spoke our language—there’s so much you miss otherwise. On the way back to Berlin, we all sat quietly again, looking out at the grey fields. Sometimes history feels far away until you’re standing right where it happened, you know? I still think about that view through Tower A.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Guided tour of Sachsenhausen camp

• Travel from Berlin to Sachsenhausen
• Visit camp entrance and armory
• Explore casino and command center
• See Tower A and execution area
• Walk through barracks and kitchen
• Return to Berlin

Top questions

How long does the Sachsenhausen tour from Berlin take?

The tour lasts approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes including round-trip travel from Berlin.

Is this guided tour in Spanish?

Yes, the entire visit is led by a Spanish-speaking guide.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

What places are visited inside Sachsenhausen?

You’ll see areas like the armory, entrance gate, casino, command post, Tower A, shooting range, barracks, kitchen and more.

Does this tour operate in bad weather?

Yes—the tour runs rain or shine; dress appropriately for conditions.

Can I bring my service animal?

Service animals are allowed on this tour.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes—the meeting point is accessible via public transport from Berlin.

Is lunch included on this day trip?

No meals are included; bring snacks if needed.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip travel from Berlin to Sachsenhausen with a professional Spanish-speaking guide leading you through both outdoor and indoor camp sites like barracks and kitchens. You can bring strollers or service animals along and use nearby public transport options for easy access before and after your visit.