Sachsenhausen
Germany · BrandenburgDE
Nazi concentration camp in Oranienburg, Germany
Sachsenhausen or Sachsenhausen-Oranienburg was a Nazi concentration camp in Oranienburg, Germany, used from 1936 until April 1945, shortly before the defeat of Nazi Germany in May. It mainly held political prisoners throughout World War II. Prominent prisoners included Joseph Stalin's oldest son, Yakov Dzhugashvili; assassin Herschel Grynszpan; Paul Reynaud, the penultimate prime minister of the French Third Republic; Francisco Largo Caballero, prime minister of the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War; the wife and children of the crown prince of Bavaria; Ukrainian nationalist leader Stepan Bandera; and several enemy soldiers and political dissidents.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 52.779, 13.240
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 38 m
Overview of Sachsenhausen
Travellers heading to Brandenburg, Germany will find Sachsenhausen, a destination. Its strongest draws are nightlife and nature. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Sachsenhausen
Nightlife in Sachsenhausen
(2)Looking for nightlife? Sachsenhausen has Nightlife and Wine Bars. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sachsenhausen.
Nature in Sachsenhausen
(1)The nature shortlist for Sachsenhausen: Desert. It is a direct read of Sachsenhausen's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Sachsenhausen
Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Sachsenhausen rewards a slow approach — a hub in Brandenburg, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/Berlin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Sachsenhausen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sachsenhausen known for?
- Travellers associate Sachsenhausen with nightlife and nature. It sits in Brandenburg, Germany.
- What can you do in Sachsenhausen?
- Sachsenhausen is tagged with Nightlife, Wine Bars and Desert, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Sachsenhausen?
- Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Sachsenhausen located?
- Sachsenhausen belongs to Brandenburg, Germany, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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