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Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum

Ul. Wiezniow Oswiecimia 20, Oswiecim, Poland
48 33 843 21 33
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Oswiecim
4.5 of 5 stars 338 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Museums
Traveler Description:   Visiting Auschwitz from Krakow There are two ways to reach Auschwitz from Krakow, either by bus or by train. The trains are not very frequent... more »
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Damion21075
Hamburg, Germany
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

I stayed in Krakow and paid to take a tour. You will find that it costs you about 20 euro for a nice bus that will take about 90 min to get you there. Hint, do NOT drink too much the night before. I was hungover and tossed my cookies while on the way. I said car sick so ..yeah... More

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Lesley H
Krakow, Poland
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

A truly memorable visit. Very moving. A real must for all visitors More

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Andyhamill85
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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41 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

A very somber day with some heart wrenching sights but all presented so respectfully. Auschwitz was extremely shocking birkenau was just hard to believe. It makes you appreciate everything you have. More

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nikkig257
Auckland, New Zealand
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25 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

I highly recommend making this trip, if you get the chance. My husband and I went on a tour with krakow city tours for the day. I think a tour is a good option, because although I struggled with being on a 'tour to a concentration camp' you do learn a lot more this way. The museums are made in... More

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clohanes
Celbridge, Ireland
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15 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

My wife and i had planned last year to go to the 67 Anniversity of the liberation Auschwitz-Birkenau to honour the survivors as they are fewer of them ALIVE every year.We have been there on no less than four occasions before. We got the nine am mini bus from Krakow train station to Oswiecim/ Auschwitz museum.It brings you in to... More

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spideranansie76
Manchester, United Kingdom
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91 reviews
30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
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auschwitz is one of those places where you read and hear about but nothing can quite prepare you for the experience of visiting it. even if you have studied alot about the horrors of WWII or have been to previous concentration camps before, auschwitz is quite another thing. the mood is very sombre and respectful which is what the museum... More

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Caltex77
Round Rock, Texas
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30 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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If you are in Poland, you need to visit Auschwitz to experience the history that happened there. While it was very difficult to see where so many atrocities happened, it was important for me to see where my grandparents were. More

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chris2k
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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12 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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Travelled with Polish friends. From the outside it's tranquil, beautiful and well maintained. But of course this belies the horror of horrors which happened not too long ago. Was simply lost for words here and was moved close to tears at many times throughout the tour inside. It was only till later after we left that I managed to say... More

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MamaHannahStevie
Boston
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30 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
2
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The tour was extremely well done. It is a very solemn place. It is so intense to actually visit a place where such horrors had taken place. Our tour guide was so informative and passionate about the holocaust. We were in Prague and even though we drove about 6 hours to stay one night, it was well worth it. I... More

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Hayley H
Rockhampton, Australia
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9 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
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i had previously visited here with a group and decided to return solo. in december it is much quieter, giving more opportunity to take your time. one of the most moving and thought provoking moments for me was walking down a long slushy path between rows upon rows of barracks and the remains of barracks, before entering one of the... More

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