Poland travel guide
What to see in Auschwitz
The Nazi concentration and extermination camp, now a memorial and museum, an hour and a half from Kraków.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
Auschwitz highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Auschwitz I
The main camp.
- Birkenau
The gate and the barracks.
- Monument to the Victims
At Birkenau.
- National exhibitions
In the blocks.
- Oświęcim
The town.
Day trips from Auschwitz
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Auschwitz
Any time of year is good to travel to Auschwitz: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the bar mleczny (milk bar). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Poland guide.
Frequently asked questions about Auschwitz
What to see in Auschwitz?
Auschwitz I, Birkenau, Monument to the Victims, National exhibitions and Oświęcim.
What to see in Auschwitz in one day?
Don’t miss Auschwitz I, Birkenau, Monument to the Victims, National exhibitions and Oświęcim. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Auschwitz?
Any time of year is good to travel to Auschwitz: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
What day trips can you take from Auschwitz?
Auschwitz from Kraków.
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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.