How to Travel from Berlin to Ravensbrück Memorial Site

The Ravensbrück Concentration Camp Memorial is located near Fürstenberg/Havel, about 80 km north of Berlin. Here are the main options:

By Public Transport (Recommended)

1. Train: Regionalbahn (RB) from Berlin-Spandau to Oranienburg (~25 min).
2. Bus: From Oranienburg station, take Bus 821 toward “Ravensbrück Memorial / Fürstenberg Havel” (~22 min). Get off at the memorial stop.

Total time: ~1 hour 15 minutes. Check VBB.de for current schedules.

By Car

1. Take B96 north from Berlin (approx. 8 min to city edge).
2. Continue on Landrat-A.-Zunker-Straße (~30 min).
3. Merge onto A111, then follow signs for A114 (Berlin–Stettin).
4. Keep right onto Ravensbrücker Straße for ~2 min to the memorial parking.

Driving time: ~1 hour 15 minutes, traffic dependent. Parking is available on site.

Visitor Info

The memorial is open daily; admission is free. Guided tours and audio guides available. Allow 2–3 hours for a thorough visit.