Oberhavel

Brandenburg Region
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Popular cities in Oberhavel

"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.
Oranienburg
Known for Camping, Ruins and Theme parks
Oranienburg awaits: its camping, ruins, architecture, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum
  • Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum
Zehdenick
Zehdenick
Known for Monuments
Trip time! Discover the monuments in Zehdenick.
Fürstenberg-Havel
Fürstenberg-Havel
Head to sights like Ravensbrück Memorial and Himmelpfort Cistercian Monastery as you discover Fürstenberg-Havel.
Stechlin
Stechlin
Head to sights like Lake Stechlin and Laufpark Stechlin e.V. as you discover Stechlin.
Mühlenbecker Land
Mühlenbecker Land
Known for Natural parks
Mühlenbecker Land awaits: its parks and more!
Kremmen
Kremmen
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Kremmen.