Sight Oświęcim, Kraków
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
A sight in Oświęcim, Kraków, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Former Nazi German death camp, now a memorial to over 1.1 million murdered people.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Kraków, alongside 5 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Oświęcim
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- Morning
On these curated routes
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is a stop on our Kraków & the Tatras route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Kraków
5 more curated sights in Kraków. See the full Kraków guide.
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Wawel Royal Castle
Hilltop castle and cathedral where Polish kings were crowned and buried.
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Main Market Square and Cloth Hall
One of Europe's largest medieval squares, centered on the arcaded Cloth Hall.
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St. Mary's Basilica
Gothic church with Veit Stoss's carved altarpiece; a trumpet call sounds hourly from the tower.
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Kazimierz
Historic Jewish district with synagogues, cafés and the Plac Nowy market.
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Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Museum on Kraków under Nazi occupation, in Schindler's former factory.
When to go
Average daily highs in Kraków run from 1°C in January to 26°C in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Kraków from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kraków weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Więźniów Oświęcimia 55, 32-600 Oświęcim, Poland
- Coordinates
- 50.02939, 19.20549
- Destination
- Kraków, Poland
- Website
- auschwitz.org
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum: quick answers
How much time do you need at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum?
Plan on about 4 hours at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Book entry online; allow a full day and dress respectfully.
Where is Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum?
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is at Więźniów Oświęcimia 55, 32-600 Oświęcim, Poland. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum?
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum appears on Kraków & the Tatras, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Kraków.
Plan Kraków
- Kraków travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Kraków weather by month
- Kraków to Wieliczka 12 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Kraków
- Plac Nowy Zapiekanki Food
- Alchemia Drinks
- Kościuszko Mound Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.