Can you go to Auschwitz with a baby?

Are children sometimes too young to be exposed to the horrors of the Holocaust? Official guidelines from memorial staff recommend that those under 14 do not visit. But this is just a recommendation, not a rule.



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It is widely advised that children should be 14 or over before they make the trip. This is the youngest age suggested for visitors by the Auschwitz museum, and indeed the same age recommended by the Imperial War Museum in London for its Holocaust exhibition.

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Krakow is also a great destination because of practical reasons: First of all, transportation is reliable and stroller-friendly. Most parents visiting Krakow notice that the city itself seems to be very kid-friendly too.

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In order to take in the grounds and exhibitions in a suitable way, visitors should set aside a minimum of about 90 minutes for the Auschwitz site and the same amount of time for Auschwitz II-Birkenau.

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Czeslawa Kwoka (15 August 1928 – 12 March 1943) was a Polish Catholic girl who was murdered at the age of 14 in Auschwitz.

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Consuming food is prohibited on the memorial grounds. Refreshments are not offered during your visit to Auschwitz, but you can visit the cafeteria in Auschwitz I camp for a quick bite. There are paid toilets available in both Auschwitz I and Birkenau concentration camps.

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Is the Memorial Site appropriate for children? There is no special exhibition for children at the Dachau Memorial Site, and some of the content may not be appropriate for children under 13.

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The Child of Auschwitz is by Lily Graham. This historical fiction is based on a true story of the birth of a child in Auschwitz at the end of the war.

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Short, answer. Yes, in most cases. But you will need to purchase a seat for your baby and have a valid approved car sear for air travel. Car seat use occasionally depends on the plane seat type and whether an air bag seat belt is used so some business and first class seats may not be suitable.

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Individual visitors may tour the Memorial independently or in organised groups with a guide-educator. Entrance to the Museum, to both Auschwitz I and Birkenau parts, is possible only with a personalized entry pass booked in advance. Reservations can be made at visit.auschwitz.org or on the spot at the cashier.

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It is essential to visit both parts of the camp, Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, in order to acquire a proper sense of the place that has become the symbol of the Holocaust as well as Nazi crimes againt Poles, Romas and other groups.

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Our most recommended Auschwitz Tours
  • Krakow: Auschwitz Guided Tour with Pickup and Optional Lunch. ...
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour. ...
  • Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transportation. ...
  • From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with Transportation. ...
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour.


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