The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, about an hour and a half from Kraków, preserves the site of the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Visits require a licensed guide during peak hours, which most tours from Kraków include along with return transport.
The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, about an hour and a half from Kraków, preserves the site of the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Visits require a licensed guide during peak hours, which most tours from Kraków include along with return transport.
It is, by design, a sober and difficult visit rather than a sightseeing trip, and tours are structured to give it the time and context it needs — typically a half-day including the journey. Booking ahead is strongly recommended, as daily visitor numbers are limited.
