Where do you fly into to go to Auschwitz?

There are also two international airports within about 50 kilometers of Oswiecim: Kraków-Balice and Katowice-Pyrzowice.



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Auschwitz-Birkenau is just under 70km from the centre of Kraków and will take just over an hour via the A4. Note, however, that you'll need to play a toll, paid for electronically in advance.

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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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Most people who visit Auschwitz-Birkenau do so on a day trip from Krakow. Auschwitz-Birkenau is 75 kilometers west of Krakow. You can get to Auschwitz-Birkenau by car, bus or train. The closest town to Auschwitz is Oswiecim.

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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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Auschwitz is located about 320 km from the city of Warsaw. One way driving takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes to get there .

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Located in and near the town of Oswiecim, the Auschwitz camp system was the largest of the concentration and death camp complexes built by the Germans in occupied Poland during World War II. The camp complex included Auschwitz I, Auschwitz II-Birkenau, Auschwitz III-Monowitz (Buna), and over 45 subcamps.

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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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It's best to wear long trousers when visiting Auschwitz, regardless of the weather. This signifies respect for the memory of those who suffered in the concentration camps and the historical site. Wearing shorts could be perceived as disrespectful by some visitors and staff.

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How Much Time Should You Spend in Krakow? 3 days in Krakow is the perfect amount of time to tour Wawel Castle, visit the top sights in the Old Town, get a history lesson in Kazimierz, and day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau. If you have less than 3 days in Krakow, you can do this same itinerary, with some modifications.

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Guided tours: A popular and convenient way to travel from Krakow to Auschwitz is by day tour. Bus tours usually include transportation from Krakow (around 1.5 to 2 hours drive), entrance tickets to the site, and an experienced guide who provides valuable insights into the history of the death camps.

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Groups get from 4 up to 8 participants, maximum size of the group at Auschwitz is between 20 - 30 people. During the trip you stay under our driver's care, you can rely on his experience. Auschwitz tour takes about 6 hours if you decide to made Auschwitz & Salt Mine 1 day tour it takes about 10 hours.

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