I believe that each person should visit Auschwitz-Birkenau at least once in a life time in order to understand, remember and never forget how precious is life and how fortunate are those who lived their lives out of the time of WW2 horror. Eventhough all of us have some knowladge about different aspects of tragedy that happened there on a... More

First, don't bother with a package tour from Krakow, it's double the price at least, and you will have only a fixed amount of time to spend there. Take a bus from the main bus terminal near Krakow Glowney train station, google it and you'll find the timetables. If you arrive early, the first camp, Auschwitz is free. Birkinau is... More

It was sobering and a reminder that everyone should be required to see. I'm still remembering. This was part of a Grayline tour. Our tourguide was excellent, however i would like to have some time to explore here alone. I think you need that time to think. More

A few things to clear up, as I was confused by reviews: You MUST take a guided tour (40 polish dollars or so) if you arrive by yourself before 10 am It takes around 4-5 hours from start to finish, and there is a lot of walking so be prepared I took the train from the main station, which cost... More

We got a minibus from the bus station which cost 24 zloty's return. We arrived before 10am to ensure we could explore the camp independently utilising the leaflet we purchased at the entrance. They have managed to keep this place simple avoiding making it to touristy and it's well worth a visit. Entrance before 10am and after 3pm is free... More

This was our (wife and I) second visit to Aushwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, but the first for our children--ages 14 and 16 years old. We thought it was so important for them to see and understand just what happened during this tragic chapter of the world's history. Since our last visit, early 1995, it has become so much more... More

what more can I say - it is a must to see. dont take children there, they need to be spared. take a guided tour - even with that it is impossible to grasp, without it one might get lost emotionaly. More

I always thought this was something people should see so as not to forget what happened but I have to say that I was disappointed. It has been sanitised and made too touristy more about the process and less about the people that were forced through it. Still, something I am glad I have seen. More

This is my second trip to Auschwitz, my first was with my sister and her husband, my daughter (who was 34 at the time) her partner and myself (poor hubby was taken ill and couldn't travel). This particular trip blew my daughter away, as she said she remembered doing World War 2 history in school and knew of this place... More