8 hour(s)
English
Included
Visit original locations within the Auschwitz zone with historical exhibitions
See Judenrampe, where victims were selected for labor or death
Learn about the separation of families and looting of belongings
Understand the tragedy of the massacre of French Jewish women
Discover the role of forced labor in Nazi chemical and pharmaceutical industries
Explore KL Auschwitz – Jawischowitz Subcamp, one of the largest and harshest sub-camps
€ 442.42
€ 407.03
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Explore the original sites that form the broader Auschwitz zone, where preserved buildings and exhibitions shed light on the horrific reality of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp complex during its operation. This powerful visit takes you beyond the main camps to lesser-known but equally significant locations. One of the first stops is the Judenrampe, the infamous platform where brutal selections were made upon arrival. Here, victims were separated—those deemed fit for forced labor were sent into the camps, while others were led directly to the gas chambers. Families were torn apart forever, and personal belongings were looted, marking the beginning of unimaginable suffering for countless individuals.
The tour continues with a visit to the Penal Company of Women, a site of severe punishment, extreme living conditions, and horrifying events such as the massacre of French Jewish women. You will also explore KL Auschwitz III – Monowitz, which was closely linked with major chemical and pharmaceutical companies like BAYER, BASF, and AGFA. This location highlights the industrial exploitation of forced labor during the Holocaust. Another stop is KL Auschwitz – Jawischowitz Subcamp, where nearly 2,500 prisoners, including children, were held in inhumane conditions to serve the nearby coal mines. These visits offer a chilling yet essential look into how widespread and systemized the Nazi camp network was, providing a fuller understanding of the atrocities committed.
Round-trip by AC bus
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Was a somber experience being in a place of death and torture, especially for my family members who endured this egregiously harsh and inhumane reality during WWII. We were never told to purchase tickets in advance so the museum was booked solid when we drove 3.5 hours from Warsaw to visit. The new Israeli owners, as crazy as it seems, have made it more difficult to gain entry with a walk in. We are able to observe the outskirts which was just as surreal and contained some valuable informative sights to see.
It's worth going here to get some understanding of the scale and suffering that Jews and others had handed out by the Nazis during their time in power. Walking around the camp just shows what man can do to fellow man. The suffering and death on an industrial scale. The museum does well to preserve the past so we don't forget. There is a lot of walking involved so plan ahead especially if you take a guided tour as they move quickly but do give you lots of information about the camp and the people who went through the gates, many for the last time.
Incredibly somber and emotional experience. Seeing the scale of what happened here is overwhelming. We visited on a nice sunny day, but I couldn’t help but feel what the conditions must have felt like for those held within the camp during the harsh polish winters. A must see for anyone to remind us of what happened and try to ensure it can never happen again.
A huge museum, which is being restored to this day and is still being preserved. Book the tour in advance because you can get alone and for free only after 15:00. We got a very nice girl guide, it was very interesting and pleasant to listen to. We visited both camps, the total tour took about 4 hours. This place is very atmospheric, creepy. It is obligatory for everyone to visit, you need to know and not forget the history so that there are no more such things.
Powerful to say the least! This was part of my bucket list of places to visit and WOW it did not disappoint. Moving does not do this place justice, understanding what the Jews, gypsies and other minorities went through during the Second World War, you can watch as many documentaries as you like but actually walking in their footsteps really does bring it home…..Unforgettable
