How do you get from Auschwitz to Frankfurt?

You can take a train from Frankfurt am Main to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum via Berlin Hbf, Katowice, and Oswiecim in around 13h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Katowice Sądowa Dworzec once daily.

How long does it take to get to Auschwitz from Germany?

approximately 8h 59m

What is the closest airport to Auschwitz?

Krakow Balice

Can you get a train to Auschwitz?

You can get to Auschwitz-Birkenau by car, bus or train. The closest town to Auschwitz is Oswiecim.

Is photography allowed in Auschwitz?

Visitors in groups are required to engage an Auschwitz Memorial guide. Taking pictures on the grounds of the State Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oświęcim for own purposes, without use of a flash and stands, is allowed for exceptions of hall with the hair of Victims (block nr 4) and the basements of Block 11.

How much are tours to Auschwitz?

Price/Additional Info An individual ticket for a foreign language guided tour of both camps costs 60/55zł. Admission without a guide (when possible) to either camp is free. The film at Auschwitz I costs 6/3zł.

Do birds avoid Auschwitz?

It is claimed that birds do not sing in Auschwitz since the Holocaust. It is also claimed that the all-prevailing doomed atmosphere at both the Auschwitz and Birkenau camps will seep into one’s soul. Having witnessed both camps, which are now open-air museums, it is difficult not to agree.

Which Auschwitz tour is best?

12 Best Auschwitz Tours

Auschwitz and Birkenau Tour with Licensed Guide.
Guided Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum & Camp Guided Tour.
Self-Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with 4 Guests.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip from Katowice.

How long does Auschwitz tour take?

about 2 hours

Do I need to book Auschwitz in advance?

Due to the huge interest visitors are kindly requested to book in advance at the website visit.auschwitz.org, as well as to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the tour. Larger luggage should be left in vehicles in the car park.

Is there toilets in Auschwitz?

Toilets are free of charge in Auschwitz and they’re located in main buildings (both Auschwitz I & II).

Is entry to Auschwitz free?

Entry to the premises of the Auschwitz Memorial is free. A fee is only charged for visits with a Museum educator, i.e., a person authorized and prepared to conduct guided tours on the premises.

How much is the bus from Krakow to Auschwitz?

Getting the bus from Krakow to Auschwitz costs about 13 PLN ($4 or £3), each way. This is relatively cheap if you are on a budget. The bus stop is at the entrance to Auschwitz and the journey takes around two hours.

What is the difference between Auschwitz and Birkenau?

Auschwitz I was a concentration camp, used by the Nazis to punish and exterminate political and other opponents of their regime. Birkenau or, as some call it, Auschwitz II, was built and operated for the specific purpose of making Europe ”Judenrein” (free of Jews).

How much spending money do I need for Krakow?

A vacation to Krakow for one week usually costs around zł1,537 for one person. So, a trip to Krakow for two people costs around zł3,074 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs zł6,147 in Krakow.

Where in the world is Krakow?

Poland

Can you get Polish zloty from the post office?

Where can you buy Polish zloty? Post Office makes it easy to get travel money for your trip. You can order Polish zloty online or in any participating Post Office branch (find your nearest branch with this service).

Are Euros accepted in Poland?

Poland does not use the euro as its currency. Euro adoption will require the approval of at least two-thirds of the Sejm to make a constitutional amendment changing the official currency from the złoty to the euro. The ruling Law and Justice Party opposes euro adoption.

Where is it best to exchange money?

Your bank or credit union is almost always the best place to exchange currency.

Before your trip, exchange money at your bank or credit union.
Once you’re abroad, use your financial institution’s ATMs, if possible.
After you’re home, see if your bank or credit union will buy back the foreign currency.