Auschwitz I
Explore the history of Auschwitz I, a poignant symbol of the Holocaust. Uncover the tragic stories within the walls of this former Nazi concentration camp, where millions of innocent lives were forever changed. Discover the museum’s commitment to education and remembrance, urging visitors to reflect on the past and strive for a future free from prejudice and injustice. Plan your visit to Auschwitz I to honor the memory of those who suffered and to ensure that the lessons of history are never forgotten.
The Auschwitz I Museum is a Memorial Site located on the grounds of the former Nazi concentration camps in Oświęcim, in the south of Poland. Today, the museum serves primarily as a symbol of remembrance of the victims who died there and the atrocities that happened there. Auschwitz is proof of the things that Nazi Germany did to the population during World War II.
The Auschwitz I Museum is a thought-provoking testimony to the horrors of the Holocaust and an example that should remind us of what happened there and warn us not to let history repeat itself.
Visitors learn about the history of the camp and its functioning, there are preserved barracks, elements of gas chambers and a crematorium.
The history of the extermination camp:
During World War II, the Germans built in Oświęcim the largest extermination camp in the history of mankind, KL Auschwitz-Birkenau. The KL Auschwitz camp was established by the Germans on the site of the former Polish military barracks. The first transport to the camp was the transport of prisoners from Tarnów – 728 people, on June 14, 1940.
It is not only a memorial site and a museum.
In 1979, the museum was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The museum consists of two preserved parts of the Auschwitz I camp (with an area of 20 hectares) and Auschwitz II-Birkenau (with an area of 171 hectares). Within the boundaries of the Museum there are post-camp buildings and ruins, including the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria.
The former KL Auschwitz camp is visited annually by over a million visitors (Polish and foreign tourists, official delegations, state leaders, representatives of international social and religious organizations).
Entrance ticket to Crown Treasury and Armoury
Before you book:
The start time may be slightly changed up to 30 minutes on either side. You will be informed if there will be any changes necessary.
Ticket Redemption:
Your tickets are valid on the date and time indicated on the ticket. Being late may result in the inability to enter the exhibition.
Ticket Type:
Non-refundable
Book Your Entry Tickets to Auschwitz Birkenau Museum
- Duration 3.5h
- Live Guide
- Skip the line
Auschwitz: Guided Tour Fast Track Tickets
- 3.5h
- Live Guide
- Skip the line
Available in:
English, 
French, 
Spanish,
Italian, 
German, 
Polish
Overview:
Pay your respects to the victims of the Holocaust by visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pre-book your entrance ticket to join a guided tour at Auschwitz-Birkenau where you will know the stories about this place.
Highlights:
- Plan your visit in advance and make sure you enter the museum.
- Listen to the stories from an official Auschwitz guide
- Visit Auschwitz I where you will spend 1.5-2h
- Discover Auschwitz Birkenau during the tour for approx. 1-1.5h
Available in: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish
Overview:
Pay your respects to the victims of the Holocaust by visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pre-book your entrance ticket to join a guided tour at Auschwitz-Birkenau where you will know the stories about this place.
Highlights:
- Plan your visit in advance and make sure you enter the museum.
- Listen to the stories from an official Auschwitz guide
- Visit Auschwitz I where you will spend 1.5-2h
- Discover Auschwitz Birkenau during the tour for approx. 1-1.5h
Included:
- Live Tour Guide
- Entrance tickets
- Transportation between Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II is not included in the tour price. On site, you can use the museum bus or you can move by car. Paid car parks are available near the museums.
What you will see on the tour:
- Auschwitz I
- Auschwitz II – Birkenau
Before you go:
The starting time of the tour may change due to the availability of the museum. You will receive all information about possible changes no later than the day before the tour.
Meeting Point:
Auschwitz museum building in front of the restaurant.
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Free cancellation:
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the tour begins and get a full refund.
