Auschwitz Day Trips from Warsaw
Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration and extermination camp now a memorial and museum, to honour the victims and learn the history with an authorised guide. Though far from Warsaw, it is one of the most powerful and important places you can visit in Poland.
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Auschwitz in Warsaw — FAQ
What is Auschwitz-Birkenau?
Auschwitz-Birkenau is the former Nazi German concentration and extermination camp in southern Poland, where over a million people, mostly Jews, were murdered; it is now a UNESCO-listed memorial and museum honouring the victims.
How far is Auschwitz from Warsaw?
Auschwitz is near Kraków, about 3 hours from Warsaw; full-day tours, often using the fast train, make the long but profoundly important journey to the memorial.
Do you need a guide for Auschwitz?
During peak hours entry to the Auschwitz memorial is only with an authorised educator-guide, included on organised tours; visiting with a guide also provides essential historical context.