Why would someone want to visit Auschwitz?

By visiting Auschwitz we can honor the memory of those who suffered. Bearing witness to the horrors that occurred there helps us to work towards a future without place for discrimination and hate. Auschwitz-Birkenau is a chilling reminder of the depths of human cruelty.



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You can also have breakfast or lunch at Hotel Olecki Oswiecim, located close to the camp. Eating and smoking are not allowed inside Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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All tourists to Auschwitz are usually seen as dark tourists [26], an approach that overlooks the possibility that the reasons for visiting and the experiences sought might be completely devoid of interest in death. In a study of visitors to Auschwitz, Biran et al.

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There are no specific clothing restrictions at Auschwitz. However, visitors are expected to dress appropriately out of respect for the memory of the victims. Avoid wearing clothing items with slogans, offensive prints, or anything that could be seen as disrespectful.

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While there are no specific rules on attire for visiting Auschwitz and Birkenau, visitors are encouraged to dress respectfully and modestly, keeping in mind the gravity of the location and its purpose as both a memorial and museum.

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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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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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Regarding the terms and conditions of Auschwitz, visitors must have an identity document with them to enter the museum. All tickets are personal. Certainly, before entering, tickets are verified with the guest's document.

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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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Auschwitz-Birkenau: The infamous concentration and work camp has now become a living memorial and museum, with limited yet guided access for wheelchairs. Disabled visitors are welcomed to see sections of the complex with navigable terrain, both indoors and outdoors.

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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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Auschwitz Tour concentration camp – where to stay to visit? Unless your trip to Poland is very short and you plan on visiting only the Auschwitz Museum, it's best to stay in Krakow. Oswiecim is a small town; although you can find hotels there, your options are much more limited.

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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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Visits to the memorial site (Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau) are free of charge. Due to the large volume of visitors, visitors are now only permitted to visit the memorial site without a guide at certain times.

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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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Wear comfortable shoes: You will be doing a lot of walking in Auschwitz, so wear comfortable, closed shoes that will allow you to move around the site easily. Bring water and snacks: Auschwitz Birkenau is a large site, and you may be walking and exploring for several hours.

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