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Information for Visitors

Auschwitz-Birkenau opening hours
  • January & November: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • February: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • March, October: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • April, May & September: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • June, July & August: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • December: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Auschwitz Museum is closed only 3 days a year: on January 1, December 25, and Easter Sunday.

Useful information
  • Since you would be walking a lot on different paths in Auschwitz, please wear comfortable shoes and clothes depending on the weather forecast
  • Visitors are provided with access to the grounds and facilities of the former camps of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. The duration of the visit depends on the individual interests and needs of visitors, but as a minimum you should spend about 3-4 hours getting acquainted with the grounds and exhibition at the former Auschwitz camp, but depending on the volume of traffic the visiting time may be longer
  • While on the grounds of the Auschwitz Memorial you should behave with due solemnity and respect for the place
  • The maximum size of backpacks or bags you can get into the Auschwitz Museum is 30x20x10 cm
    Visitors can leave their luggage in a paid luggage locker
  • You can photograph the Auschwitz Memorial for private purposes but pay attention to the “No Photography” and don’t use flash
  • We do not recommend that children under 14 years of age visit the Auschwitz Museum
  • You may need change (2 PLN) to use the toilets inside the Auschwitz Museum
Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau

In order to become properly acquainted with the place that has become a symbol of the Holocaust and the Nazi crimes committed against Poles, Roma and others, it is necessary to visit both parts of the former camp – both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
Open to visitors are the grounds and most of the buildings of the former camps Auschwitz I and Auschwitz-II Birkenau.

In Auschwitz I, the Nazis established the first camp for men and women, it was here that the first killing experiments with Zyklon B took place, it was here that they murdered the first mass transports of Jews, it was here that they conducted the first criminal experiments on prisoners, it was here that they carried out the majority of executions by shooting, and it was here that the central camp jail was located in block 11 for prisoners from all parts of the camp complex, as well as the main camp commandant’s office and most of the SS offices. From here the camp authorities directed the further expansion of the camp complex.

In the Birkenau camp, the Nazis built most of the mass extermination facilities where approximately one million Jews were murdered. Birkenau was at the same time the largest concentration camp (nearly 300 primitive, mostly wooden barracks), with over 100,000 prisoners in 1944: Jews, Poles, Roma, and others. The ruins of gas chambers and places filled with human ashes, primitive prisoner barracks and kilometres of camp fences and roads have been preserved on nearly 200 ha.

Frequently Answered Questions (FAQ) about visiting Auschwitz

  • Q. Is visiting Auschwitz recommended for children?
    A. It is not recommended that children under the age of 14 visit the museum.

  • Q: Do I need to have an entrance card to visit Auschwitz?
    A: Entrance to the Museum, both to the former Auschwitz I camp and Birkenau, is possible only with a pre-booked personal admission card.

  • Q. Can you go to Auschwitz with a guide?
    A. Yes, you can take guided Auschwitz tours to learn more about its tragic history.

  • Q. Do I have to bring any ID with me when I enter the Auschwitz Museum?
    A. Yes, to enter the Auschwitz Museum, you need any valid ID with a clear photograph of the visitor to enter.

  • Q. What are the current covid-19 restrictions?
    A: Due to Covid-19, safety rules under sanitary regulations apply, so there is, among other things, a reduced number of people who can visit the Auschwitz Museum at the same time and the frequency of visits

  • Q. How much does the Auschwitz tours cost?
    A. The Skip-the-Line Ticket and Guided Tour starts from €29.

  • Q. What is the best way to buy tickets to visit Auschwitz?
    A: The best way to buy tickets to Auschwitz Museum is to order them at www.tourstoauschwitz.com along with transportation to and from Krakow.

  • Q. Can I buy Auschwitz tours online?
    A. Yes, the tickets to Auschwitz tours can be bought online at www.tourstoauschwitz.com.

  • Q. Can I cancel the Auschwitz tours tickets?
    visitors can get a full refund on their ticket if they cancel 48 hours or 24 hours prior to the tour.A. Yes, the tickets to Auschwitz tours can be cancelled and

  • Q. Do I need to print my tickets to the Auschwitz tour?
    A. No, you do not need to print the tickets for the Auschwitz tour. You can download it on your mobile to get the unique barcode of the ticket that will be scanned at the entry.

  • Q. How long does the Auschwitz tour take?
    A. An Auschwitz tour can last anywhere between 3,5 hours (Auschwitz I) to 5 hours (Auschwitz I + Auschwitz II – Birkenau).

  • Q. What is the best time to visit the Auschwitz Museum?
    The best time to go for the Auschwitz tours is on the weekdays. There are fewer tourists present then.

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