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768,000 vs 150,000: Battle for the Seelow Heights 1945
Berlin, Germany, Europe
$180.97
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Seelow Heights stands as a poignant testament to the ferocity of World War II, where the clash of titans unfolded in a landscape now ripe for exploration. This immersive tour invites you to uncover the stories behind one of the Eastern Front's most significant battles, guided by Berlin’s leading World War II specialists.
- 🗺️ WWII Battlefield Tour - Seelow Heights: Enjoy a comprehensive 7-hour journey through pivotal sites, led by a knowledgeable military historian.
- 🚍 Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a pleasant experience as you traverse the historic landscapes.
- 🏛️ Visit the Seelow Heights War Museum, where you’ll explore key exhibitions, including a 3D model of the Soviet 1st Belorussian Front bunker.
- ☕ Savor morning tea at the museum, complete with tea, coffee, and biscuits to refresh you during your exploration.
- 🗣️ Engage in a return debrief and Q&A session on the drive back, allowing for deeper insights into the historical context.
- 💧 Stay hydrated with a complimentary small bottle of water provided during the tour.
- 👥 Experience a small group setting with a maximum of 7 guests, ensuring personalized attention and a more intimate atmosphere.
- 📸 Receive "Then & Now" maps and photographs that vividly illustrate the changes over time, enriching your understanding of the sites visited.
- 🔍 Enjoy a pre-arrival briefing during the 60-minute drive from Berlin, setting the stage for the day ahead.
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WWII Battlefield Tour - Seelow Heights
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- "Then & Now" maps and photographs
- Return debrief and Q&A on the drive back
- Specialist military historian guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry to the Seelow Heights War Museum
- Pre-arrival briefing during the 60-minute drive from Berlin
- Small group experience — maximum 7 guests
- Morning tea at the museum (tea, coffee, biscuits)
- Small Bottle of Water
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (available as a paid upgrade — €30 per person surcharge, contact us)
- Lunch and drinks (lunch stop included guests pay their own bill — bring cash)
Meeting point
The tour meets at the main vehicle entrance (opposite side of the Burger King) of the Park Inn Hotel at Alexanderplatz.
Hotel Pick up and Drop off is available for an additional charge. Please email us for details.
Return details
The tour meets at the main vehicle entrance (opposite side of the Burger King) of the Park Inn Hotel at Alexanderplatz.
Hotel Pick up and Drop off is available for an additional charge. Please email us for details.
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Gedenkstaette Seelower HoehenHere your guide will provide a detailed overview of the Berlin-Seelow offensive operation and highlight key exhibitions, including a 3D model of the Soviet 1st Belorussian Front bunker and trench network which will be visited later in the tour. Guests will be able to explore the museum at their own leisure following the introduction.
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After the museum, it is a short drive to the next town of Reitwein. This small and unassuming town played a vital role in the Soviet advance and was the starting point for the 1st Belorussian Front assault on Seelow and the future advance on Berlin. The Soviet’s amassed a force of 768,000 Infantry (including 78,556 soldiers of the Polish 1st Army), 3,059 tanks, 16,934 artillery and mortars as well as 3,279 combat aircraft.
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A short walk from the town through the forest the tour will come to the bunker and trench network systems, the remnants of which can still be seen today, including Marshal Zhukov’s command bunker and observation point where he commanded the battle.
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Following a small excursion through the trench network the tour will continue to Dolgelin Railway station. It was here that Colonel Scheunemann, commander of the 303rd Infantry Division set up his command post in defence of the heights. Here the tour will take stock of the German defensive positions and highlight the immense difficulties the Russian and Polish troops faced in crossing the aptly named ‘shooting gallery’.
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From there the tour begins the journey back to Berlin following the original route of the Soviet advance. Passing through the town of Lietzen, the tour will briefly stop at the German field cemetery. It is of meaningful importance as this site has been significantly extended since Unification, as newly found remains are constantly added to the wartime graves. The town also hosts what is said to be Germany’s oldest barn and a manor house built by the Knights Templar dating back to 1252.
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The final stop at the town of Jahnsfelde underpins the brutality and desperation of the fighting. Showcasing a sports field, the once site of a German field hospital mercilessly attacked by Soviet aircraft targeting the red cross markings and the last stand of the 3rd Battalion of the Artillery Regiment 18. Caught at the crossroads by advancing Soviet armor during the withdrawal, the Battalion hastily set up defensive positions destroying an estimated 100 tanks at the cost of 8 officers, 163 killed, over two-thirds of the battalion wounded, and all guns lost.
- Once back in Berlin your guide will drop you back at your hotel or a central point of your choosing. (pass by)
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If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
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768,000 vs 150,000: Battle for the Seelow Heights 1945
Berlin, Germany, Europe
$180.97
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!