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Before you go
Your trip to Oświęcim.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Oświęcim – Pequena Polônia Destination Kraków and the salt mines about 66 km from Cracóvia
How to get there
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Oświęcim 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before booking. There are trains from Kraków and regional connections; from Oświęcim station, arrange the leg to the memorial.
How many days
Set aside a full day for both sectors of the memorial and the transfers.
When to go
Between April and October there is usually more daylight for the outdoor route; from December to February the cold requires clothing suitable for long stretches outdoors.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Arriving by train is feasible; confirm local transport and the connection between the sectors of the visit.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Oświęcim
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Morning
First route in Oświęcim
Begin the memorial visit at the point indicated on your booking and follow the interpretive sequence.
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Afternoon
Visits and transfers in Oświęcim
Continue to the second sector of the memorial, including transport between Auschwitz I and Birkenau.
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Late afternoon
Continuation of the day in Oświęcim
Allow time to finish the outdoor areas and return to transport without rushing.
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Evening
Meal and return in Oświęcim
Keep the return and dinner unhurried, without adding another long visit to the day.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to arrange arrival to Oświęcim?
There are trains from Kraków and regional connections; from Oświęcim station, arrange the leg to the memorial.
How long to stay in Oświęcim?
Set aside a full day for both sectors of the memorial and the transfers.
Do you need a car to visit Oświęcim?
Arriving by train is feasible; confirm local transport and the connection between the sectors of the visit.
What changes with the time of year in Oświęcim?
Between April and October there is usually more daylight for the outdoor route; in December to February the cold requires clothing for long stretches outdoors.