Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train, full-day
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Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train, full-day is a 8-hour experience in Berlin, Germany, from $9 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 8 hours
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- $9 per person
Experience a profoundly moving full-day visit to Ravensbrück with at least 4 hours on site. In 1939, the Nazis established a women’s concentration camp opposite a renowned spa town, where smoke from the camp was visible
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- Admission fees
About this experience
Experience a profoundly moving full-day visit to Ravensbrück with at least 4 hours on site. In 1939, the Nazis established a women’s concentration camp opposite a renowned spa town, where smoke from the camp was visible to guests. Over its six years of operation, more than 100,000 women from Germany and all occupied territories endured horrific treatment at the hands of SS guards, many of them women. Tragically, over 30,000 lost their lives due to disease, exhaustion, hunger, brutality, or were murdered in gas chambers, shootings, or through inhumane medical experiments. It was by far the largest concentration camp for women in the Nazi system. Unlike more frequently visited concentartion camp sites as Sachsenhausen or Auschwitz, Ravensbrück offers a more reflective atmosphere due to its size and relative quiet. The gender-specific history highlights aspects such as female guards, women’s solidarity, and children in concentration camps.
What's included
Included
- Admission fees
Not included
- Lunch
- The train ticket is not included. We can at the meeting point. It can be cheaper with a group ticket
What you'll see and do
Berlin Central Station
Train ride to Fuerstenberg at the Havel river A ~1-hour ride by regional train to the spa town En route, you will get an introduction to the Third Reich’s expanding concentration camp system. Hundreds of different camps were constructed – only a few were for women.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Church in Furstenberg/Havel (Stadtkirche Furstenberg/Havel)
Bizarre: Spa Town in stunning nature beside the camp We will pass through Fürstenberg/Havel located at a lakeside opposite the camp's location. It was highly visible to locals and tourists—especially on days when smoke rose from the crematorium. A dark and nightmarish place in the middle of stunning nature.
45 minutes here
Memorial Ravensbrueck
Visit the commandant’s villa The former commandant's villa on the hilltop marks the start of the memorial site tour. He lived here with his wife and children—an idyllic family life right beside the terror camp. Brainwashed minds felt no mercy.
30 minutes here
Memorial Ravensbrueck
Enter the incredibly large main camp area The roll-call square lies at the center of the vast camp complex. You will get an impression of the tremendous size of the camp, which was built to imprison tens of thousands of women. We'll see where dozens of barracks once stood, the site of the SS canteen, and factory halls on the horizon—home to up to 50,000 imprisoned women at its peak. By far the largest concentration camp for women.
30 minutes here
Memorial Ravensbrueck
Inside the detention prison The next stop is inside this huge building. Some very famous “special prisoners” were held here. It was as well used for punishments. Like solitary confinement in total darkness for weeks.
30 minutes here
Memorial Ravensbrueck
Wall of Nations – so many different victim groups Once the visual barrier between the camp and the town, today it is a central part of the memorial and culture of remembrance. Over 120,000 women and children from 30+ nations—including Poles, Soviets, French, and Jews—were imprisoned here between 1939 and 1945. Here is space for various forms of commemoration
15 minutes here
Memorial Ravensbrueck
Feel impressed by “The Bearing” memorial for Olga A monument on a tall column looking over the beautiful lake towards the idyllic town. See the impressive sculpture commemorating Olga Benario-Prestes, a German-Brazilian communist and resistance fighter. It is a stark accusation across the lake towards the town. It shows her carrying a collapsed fellow prisoner after forced reed-cutting labor by Schwedtsee lake. It symbolizes resistance and solidarity among international women prisoners.
15 minutes here
Memorial Ravensbrueck
The horrifying site of the shooting wall and the adjacent crematorium. Mass muder happened here especially towards the end of the war.
30 minutes here
Memorial Ravensbrueck
Depressing testimonies: shooting wall and crematorium Next, we visit the horrifying site of the shooting wall and the adjacent crematorium. Mass killings took place here as well, increasing dramatically toward the end of the war.
15 minutes here
Memorial Ravensbrueck
Original former staff houses of the female guards Although the world initially did not want to believe it – women can also be terrible perpetrators. A quite shocking learning for the world after liberation. You will see how they lived a relatively comfortable life directly beside the camp. You will learn who these women were, what motivated them, and what happened to them after the war.
30 minutes here
Memorial Ravensbrueck
Go into the huge former command fortress The former camp headquarters, which now houses an excellent museum and documentation center. Get an introduction in this massive building and learn about the White Buses.
15 minutes here
Memorial Ravensbrueck
Time for individual exploration – or just relaxing You will have some time to explore the main exhibition in the former command building as well as the site on your own. You can follow the hints introduced during the tour.
60 minutes here
Church in Furstenberg/Havel (Stadtkirche Furstenberg/Havel)
Let’s go back to Berlin The tour ends with the return journey by train to Berlin Central Station..
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Berlin
We meet outside of Berlin Main Train Station ("Hauptbahnhof"). Leave the train station in direction south to „Washingtonplatz“. The guide will be at the pedestrian "Gustav Heinemann" bridge waiting with a huge rainbow coloured umbrella. (52°31'23.9"N 13°22'14.7"E)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We meet outside of Berlin Main Train Station ("Hauptbahnhof"). Leave the train station in direction south to „Washingtonplatz“. The guide will be at the pedestrian "Gustav Heinemann" bridge waiting with a huge rainbow coloured umbrella. (52°31'23.9"N 13°22'14.7"E)
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WonderWhy Berlin Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is an all day tour and it is including quite some walking
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed
- Price range
- $9 to $19
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
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Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train, full-day: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Berlin.
How much does Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train, full-day cost?
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Prices start at $9 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Berlin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train, full-day take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Berlin is not rushed.
Is Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train, full-day worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Berlin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train, full-day?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train, full-day suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train, full-day?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Berlin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Berlin and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Women Concentration Camp Memorial Ravensbrueck by train, full-day start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Berlin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Berlin?
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On Outty we rank every Berlin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War, Communist East Berlin and Berlin Wall Small Group Walking Tour, Sachsenhausen concentration camp.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Berlin?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Berlin?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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