Bergen-Belsen concentration camp Bergen-Belsen
Bergen, Germany
Bergen-Belsen is a Nazi concentration camp located in Bergen, Germany, and operated by the SS-Totenkopfverbände starting in 1943. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 7th among sights on this site. Visitors can explore the historical grounds to learn about its past.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, which see daily highs of 23 °C and 22 °C alongside 75 mm to 77 mm of rain. Winter months are colder, with January and December recording daily highs of 4 °C and daily lows dropping to -1 °C and 0 °C respectively, accompanied by rain on about 15 days each month. Spring and autumn offer moderate temperatures, with April seeing highs of 13 °C and lows of 4 °C, and September experiencing highs of 18 °C and lows of 11 °C.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Hannover Airport, situated 36 km away, while the distance from the capital Berlin is 236 km. The site is open from April to September between 10:00 and 18:00, and from October to March between 10:00 and 17:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 58 | 71 | 48 | 60 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
