Auschwitz Concentration Camp

Auschwitz Concentration Camp

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Auschwitz Concentration Camp

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  • Auschwitz Tour from Krakow
    10.00 02/26/2024
    Mark Lees
    Cannock , United Kingdom

    Tour guide was very informative. The tour itself was very moving, explaining in detail the horror that occurred in these camps.

    I travelled with my partner
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip
    10.00 01/20/2024
    Luke Kennedy
    Brisbane , Australia
    I travelled by myself
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip
    10.00 01/14/2024
    Flo
    United Kingdom
    I travelled with my partner
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History

Auschwitz Birkenau was the principal and most notorious of the six concentration camps established by Nazi Germany as part of the Final Solution policy. Active between 1940 and 1945, over a million prisoners, predominantly Jewish, were killed within its confines, leaving an indelible mark on human history.

Why visit the Auschwitz Concentration Camp

While visiting the Auschwitz Concentration Camp can be a solemn experience, the compassionate and knowledgeable guides sensitively convey the stories of prisoners and allow visitors to gain a necessary insight into the horrors that occurred on these grounds.

How to get there via public transport

The concentration camp of Auschwitz and Birkenau is located in the city of Oswiecim, about 66 kilometres (41 miles) west of Krakow.

The easiest way to get to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp from Krakow is via bus, going from Krakow MDA Station to Oswiecim Muzeum, which takes 1.5-2 hours.

Alternatively, a direct train runs from Krakow's main train station to Oswiecim Central Station, which is around 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) from the site. This journey takes 1.5-2.5 hours.

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