Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial

The memorial complex contains thirteen permanent exhibitions documenting life, death, and survival in the former Nazi concentration camp of Sachsenhausen.

Established in 1936 as a model facility, Sachsenhausen imprisoned more than 200,000 people, with thousands perishing from starvation, disease, and systematic executions.

The memorial site maintains an extensive library and archive containing documents, photographs, and personal accounts that detail the experiences of camp prisoners.

Access to the memorial is free, with audio guides available in eight languages and guided tours requiring advance registration at least four months beforehand.

The facility housed Operation Bernhard, where imprisoned artists were forced to produce counterfeit British currency in an attempt to destabilize the Allied economy.

Location: Oranienburg

Inception: 1993

Part of: Stiftung Brandenburgische Gedenkstätten

GPS coordinates: 52.76676,13.26349

Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:09