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Excursion

Day Trip to Potsdam & Sachsenhausen

On this day trip to Potsdam and Sachsenhausen, we'll visit these two historic must-see places in Germany in one day, unmissable if you're in Berlin!. Day Trip to Potsdam and Sachsenhausen.

  • 5 - 7 hours
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On this day trip to Potsdam and Sachsenhausen, we'll visit these two historic must-see places in Germany in one day, unmissable if you're in Berlin!

Day Trip to Potsdam and Sachsenhausen

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the Brunnen der Völkerfreundschaft fountain in Alexanderplatz. There, we'll board a bus for our excursion from Berlin.

First, we'll have a panoramic tour of the most important monuments of the German capital. Then we'll proceed to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp.

Once there, we'll take a guided tour to learn about the history of German concentration camps during Nazi rule, visiting the courtyards, barracks, and cells, and understanding the distribution of work and punishments imposed on prisoners.

After Sachsenhausen, we will head to Potsdam, a World Heritage Site. We'll take a guided tour of the city and admire the exterior of Sanssouci Palace and its park. Following this, you will have an hour of free time in the town for lunch.

Finally, we will return to Berlin, arriving back at the starting point after a total of 7 hours.

Sachsenhausen Day Trip

If you prefer to visit the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, there is a specific tour option available.

We’ll depart from the center of Berlin on a comfortable bus to Sachsenhausen, where a 2-hour guided tour will provide deep insight into its history. Key sites include the central courtyard, Tower A, barracks 38 and 39, the kitchen, Tower E, the prison, and the gas chamber.

Additionally, we'll visit the East Side Gallery for a panoramic view of its famous graffiti, such as "The Kiss". This activity will conclude after a total of 4.5 hours.

Included

  • Transport by bus or minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission ticket to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp

Not included

  • Admission to the palaces in Potsdam
  • Food and drinks

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Alexanderplatz, 10178 Berlin, Germany

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