Auschwitz-Birkenau: Self-Guided Audio Tours
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With this audioguide, you’ll tour the camp area independently, without a tour group. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore the area at your own pace. Note! Free entry passes for individual visitors without a guide are available exclusively online at the official website visit.auschwitz.org. They will not be available on-site at the Museum. Reservations can be made from 90 to 7 days prior to the planned visit. The audio tour on your phone will take you through various blocks—4, 5, 6, and the infamous Block 11, also known as the “Death Block,” and will lead you to the former gas chamber. You will learn about the camp’s history and its victims. Please note that the audio tour covers only the Auschwitz I camp area; Birkenau is not included in this guide. Please respect the museum’s rules during your visit. Refrain from smoking and littering on the grounds. You may take photos, but please avoid photographing tour guides if you encounter a group. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Auschwitz I /Oswiecim I museum but is provided by an independent creator. A free e-ticket is included for the customer's convenience at no charge.
About Auschwitz-Birkenau
Address
Więźniów Oświęcimia 55, 32-600 Oświęcim, PolandOpen in Google MapsOpening hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oświęcim stands on the site of the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp established during World War II. Today it serves as a memorial and museum dedicated to those who were imprisoned, deported, and murdered there. The complex includes Auschwitz I, with preserved brick barracks and the infamous gate, and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, whose vast grounds and railway tracks reveal the scale of the camp system. As one of Europe’s most important Holocaust remembrance sites, Auschwitz-Birkenau has deep cultural and historical significance, confronting visitors with evidence of persecution, forced labor, mass suffering, and industrialized killing under Nazi rule.
Before you enter
- Bring photo ID and keep belongings minimal for quicker security checks.
- Wear comfortable shoes; the visit involves long walks across uneven paths.
- Prepare for a solemn experience and speak with children beforehand about the subject matter.
- Check opening hours on the day of your visit, as seasonal schedules may vary.
What to expect
- Expect a deeply emotional memorial visit focused on Holocaust history and remembrance.
- The site is spread across two main camp areas with extensive outdoor walking.
- Preserved barracks, fences, watchtowers, and rail tracks illustrate the camp’s scale.
- Weather exposure is significant at Birkenau, with limited shelter in open areas.
During your visit
- Maintain respectful behavior, quiet voices, and appropriate dress throughout the memorial grounds.
- Allow several hours to see both Auschwitz-Birkenau sections without rushing.
- Carry water in warm weather, but avoid eating in commemorative areas.
- Follow posted rules carefully and stay on designated visitor paths.
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