If you're in the Munich area, Dachau is a nearby destination (easy to get to via public transportation) that is worth visiting. You'll see the remains of this "model" concentration camp upon which all the other ones were built. From the "arbeit macht frei" ("work will set you free") on the gate, to the barracks, to the torture room, to... more

I have visted Dachua several times, taking my daughter the most recent visit. This is surprisingly localized camp. Dachau is a quick jaunt from Munich or even from Garmish (Which was our most recent starting point) This is a well organized museum. The information is well presented and in a manner that presents the progression of Nazi Germany. The grounds... more

I travelled to Dachau on an educational tour with Explorica in July. Our visit to Dachau was a very eye opening and educational experience. Every person visiting Germany must make a trip to Dachau! Whether you are young or old I think its important everyone experiences a trip to this concentration camp. The site is very well laid out and... more

This is an absolute must see if you are visiting Munich. It's very easy to get to and a very sobering experience as others have indicated. Do not miss this on your tour to Munich! more

Definatly a required part of any trip to the Munich area. Easy to access on S-bahn. English captions on photos and info points, and an excellent focussed tour guide. Do not miss this, it may change your life and open your eyes to the extent of the holocaust on the the enitre world.... more

One of the places I felt I was obligated to go to when I came to Germany was Dachau. This is a lesson of past attrocities and a warning for the future. I feel everyone should make this trip, as it is one you will never forget. The exhibition is free of charge and relatively easy to get to. The... more

Went on the tour from Radius tours..they are stationed at the Munich train station...our guide was Brendan...very informative tour of the concentration camp site...Brendan guided us there via the S-bahn and bus 726. was 17 euro because I also went on the companies Third Reich tour in late after noon more

My husband and I visited Dachau in early March 2006. We didn't do a tour as we wanted to take our time and experience the place at our own pace. We are extremely glad that we chose to do it this way after suffering thorough a terribly inadequate tour of Auschwitz a few weeks later. Dachau is easy to reach... more