Oranienburg Travel Guide

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"Arbeit macht frei" is a German phrase meaning "work makes (you) free." This was the gate at the entry of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp through which thousands of people of many races were marched by the Nazis to their death. I left through these gates shocked at the pure evil of what I learnt human beings were capable of. The following excerpt from the camp commandant at his trial and is a graphical example. - Kaindl: Until mid of 1943, prisoners were killed by shooting or hanging. For the mass exterminations, we used a special room in the infirmary. There was a height gauge and a table with an eye scope. There were also some SS wearing doctor uniforms. There was a hole at the back of the height gauge. While a SS was measuring the height of a prisoner, another one placed his gun in the hole and killed him by shooting in his neck. Behind the height gauge there was another room where we played music in order to cover the noise of the shooting.
"Arbeit macht frei" is a German phrase meaning "work makes (you) free." This was the gate at the entry of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp through which thousands of people of many races were marched by the Nazis to their death. I left through these gates shocked at the pure evil of what I learnt human beings were capable of. The following excerpt from the camp commandant at his trial and is a graphical example. - Kaindl: Until mid of 1943, prisoners were killed by shooting or hanging. For the mass exterminations, we used a special room in the infirmary. There was a height gauge and a table with an eye scope. There were also some SS wearing doctor uniforms. There was a hole at the back of the height gauge. While a SS was measuring the height of a prisoner, another one placed his gun in the hole and killed him by shooting in his neck. Behind the height gauge there was another room where we played music in order to cover the noise of the shooting.
Dinosaur Park north of Berlin, they also have animals that are not yet extinct ;-) Great place for Children #LifeAtExpedia
01 Feb 2012 Concentration camp built by the Nazis in 1936 in Oranienburg. Just take a train to Oranienburg Bahnhof (several options) and, once there, you can either take a bus or a 20-min walk to the memorial. Not enough? The entrace is free!
#Sachsenhausen #ConcentrationCamp in #Berlin #Germany here is barb wire that the Nazi's used to keep the #Holocaust victims away from certain areas and on "the right track".
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

4.5 out of 5
Alexanderplatz 7 Berlin BE
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The price is AU$172 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$172
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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Stay at this luxury hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,813 reviews)
Clean good location rooms okay at best

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals

Lützowplatz 17 Berlin BE
The price is AU$157 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$157
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,426 reviews)
Perfect room size, good location, easy and straightforward check in/ check out ! Very good parking lot, I would definitely stay there again. No doubt

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin

Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin

Martin Luther Strasse 1 Berlin Berlin
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The price is AU$137 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$137
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,234 reviews)
Where the hotel is situated was ideal for a lot of sightseeing. Breakfast and snack meals in the evening are excellent. Friendly staff who made our stay great. Cleanliness throughout. Nothing was too much trouble.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
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MEIN HAVELURLAUB: Holiday home "HAVELIDYLL" Directly on the water! Nature with a vision

MEIN HAVELURLAUB: Holiday home "HAVELIDYLL" Directly on the water! Nature with a vision

Oranienburg Brandenburg
Stay at this holiday home in Oranienburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum and Weißer Strand Lehnitz ...
10/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Ein so sauberes Ferienhaus findet man nicht all zu oft vor...wir dachten, es wäre frisch renoviert. Für uns zwei Leute perfekt in der Größe und wirklich top ausgestattet. Von Eierbecher bis (sogar funktionierenden) Staubsauger ist alles vorhanden. Unser Hund konnte sich auf dem schönen und großen ...

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

MEIN HAVELURLAUB: Holiday home "HAVELIDYLL" Directly on the water! Nature with a vision
Lux 11 Berlin Mitte

Lux 11 Berlin Mitte

Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 9-13 Berlin
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,233 reviews)
This Hotel was Excellent in every respect Would highly recommend

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
TOWNHOUSE Berlin

TOWNHOUSE Berlin

Goethestr. 87 Berlin BE
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (729 reviews)
Great room/mini apartment.... Great location

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

TOWNHOUSE Berlin
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Popular places to visit

Dinosaur Park north of Berlin, they also have animals that are not yet extinct ;-) Great place for Children #LifeAtExpedia

Germendorf Leisure Park

Bring the children to Germendorf Leisure Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Germendorf. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Germendorf Leisure Park

Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum

You can find out about the history of Oranienburg when you stop by Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's art scene.

Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum

TURM ErlebnisCity Oranienburg

Bring the children to TURM ErlebnisCity Oranienburg and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Oranienburg. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments.

TURM ErlebnisCity Oranienburg

Strand Bolli Lehnitzsee

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Strand Bolli Lehnitzsee during your trip to Oranienburg? Amble around the area's seaside or experience its art scene.

Strand Bolli Lehnitzsee

Hundestrand

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hundestrand during your trip to Germendorf?

Hundestrand

Weißer Strand Lehnitz

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Weißer Strand Lehnitz during your trip to Lehnitz?

Weißer Strand Lehnitz

Activities

Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour

From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour

AU$50
per adult
From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Tour guiado Sachsenhausen

Visita en español al campo de concentración Sachsenhausen

AU$52
per adult
Visita en español al campo de concentración Sachsenhausen
The Memorial Tour: Visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

The Memorial Tour: Visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp (licensed guide)

AU$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Memorial Tour: Visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp (licensed guide)
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Cities near Oranienburg

Brandenburg Gate which includes heritage architecture, a city and a monument

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