Remembering the Women of Ravensbrück
Ravensbrück Concentration Camp: History, Persecution and Remembrance
Ravensbrück was the largest concentration camp for women within Nazi Germany. Between 1939 and 1945, more than 120,000 women and children from across Europe were imprisoned here, alongside thousands of men held in separate areas of the camp.
On this full-day tour from Berlin, we explore the Ravensbrück Memorial and examine how the camp developed, who was imprisoned here, and the system of forced labour, persecution and violence imposed upon its prisoners.
As we move through the former camp complex, your specialist guide will use the surviving buildings, memorials and historical evidence to reconstruct what happened here. We will examine the experiences of the prisoners as well as the roles of the SS guards, camp administration and institutions involved in the concentration camp system.
The tour approaches Ravensbrück with the historical context and sensitivity the site deserves, providing time to understand both the scale of Nazi persecution and the individual stories of those who were imprisoned here.
Tour Highlights
Former SS Headquarters: Explore the former SS administration building and understand how the Ravensbrück camp complex was organised and administered.
Female SS Guards: Examine the role of the female guards at Ravensbrück, their training and their place within the concentration camp system.
The Cell Building: Visit the preserved camp prison and learn about its function within Ravensbrück.
Forced Labour: Explore the surviving industrial buildings and examine the use of prisoner forced labour, including work carried out for SS-owned enterprises.
Learning Outcomes
Historical Context: Understand why Ravensbrück was established, how it developed during the war and its place within the wider Nazi concentration camp system.
The Prisoners: Learn about the women, children and men imprisoned at Ravensbrück, who came from more than 30 countries and represented a wide range of backgrounds.
Persecution and Forced Labour: Examine the conditions prisoners faced, including forced labour, medical experimentation, violence and murder.
Memory and Remembrance: Consider how Ravensbrück has been remembered and commemorated since 1945 and why preserving the site remains important today.
Planning Your Tour
Meeting Point
The tour meets at the Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Your guide will be holding a sign “Ravensbrück Concentration Camp.”
Adresse: Alexanderpl. 7, 10178 Berlin
Tour Start Time
10:00︱By Appointment Only
Tour Length
Full-Day / 8 hours
Tour End Time
17:00 - 18:00
Language
English
What’s Included
Bottle of water
Entry to the museum and memorial.
Wifi access (Inside the vehicle)
Expert Tour Guide
Exclusive Small Group Tour
‘Then & Now’ photographs & Maps
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes
Water and Snacks
Umbrella or raincoat in unfavourable weather
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FAQ’s
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Though an important history lesson, parents should carefully consider whether their children are mature and prepared enough to handle the challenging realities presented on this tour before deciding if it is suitable for their family.
The tour covers very serious and emotionally heavy topics related to the Holocaust and Nazi concentration camps. The discussions may be confronting, which could be disturbing or traumatising for children who are not old enough to understand the historical context fully. The memorial recommends a minimum age of 14 for visitors.
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Yes, hotel pick-up and drop-off is available. When booking the tour, there is an option in the checkout process to add hotel pick up and drop off for an additional fee of 30€ per booking.
A member of staff will contact you to arrange a specific pick-up time.
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We will provide each guest with a small bottle of water at the start of the tour.
We encourage guests to bring additional water and small snacks to have on hand during the tour.
Eating large food items in the camp is frowned upon but can be eaten in the van to and from the camp.
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Yes, there are ample rest breaks with restroom facilities available throughout the tour. We schedule regular stops to allow guests to use the restroom.
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For the outdoor portions of the tour, which involve walking through the Concentration Camp, we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather.
Bring layers that can be added or removed as needed, as well as outerwear based on the forecast (e.g. windbreaker, light jacket, hat, umbrella). Bring sun protection items like sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat on sunny days. Since there will be some time spent standing outside listening to the guide, you may want to bring a small umbrella or rain poncho in case of light rain. Bring a backpack or cross-body bag to carry your own water, snacks, camera, etc.
Sturdy shoes and clothing that provide protection from the elements will enhance your comfort and experience on this outdoor tour. Please reach out if you have any other questions about what to wear and bring!
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