Führung durch das Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau ab Krakau

The bus ride was quicker than expected and there wasn’t too much waiting, even though the entrance to Auschwitz I was quite crowded. The visit itself was striking. The first part, in Auschwitz I, takes you through several buildings with thematic exhibitions and the only crematorium not destroyed by the Nazis. Then in Auschwitz II–Birkenau, you see the famous railway line passing under the entrance arch — the image we all know — leading to the unloading area and the remains of the prisoners’ barracks. What struck me the most was how nature has reclaimed the site: trees, grass, and flowers are everywhere. This bucolic atmosphere contrasts sharply with the horror of the past. It’s important to imagine the inhumanity and sterility of the place at the time, but it also feels like a small victory that life has taken over again. Our guide was excellent — extremely sober in his approach, full of anecdotes, and very respectful. The site itself is calm, and I found that visitors behaved in a manner appropriate to the place. This is truly a must-see if you come to Krakow. My only regret is that there was no free time to wander alone and reflect quietly. The visit is intense — 3.5 hours with only a 10-minute break between the two sites — and at times, especially inside some of the buildings, the crowds make it necessary to wait for the group ahead to move along. That said, it was still an excellent and very meaningful experience.

Is verschrikkelijk wat er gebeurd is maar de presentatie en wat je te zien krijgt is niet goed gebracht, kan veel overtuigender, rondleiding gaat veel te snel, je krijgt ook maar een paar gebouwen te zien, op internet en docu-series is het veel overtuigender, Zo wordt het veel te simpel gebracht, Je kunt er het beste zonder gids naar toe gaan en van tevoren je informeren

Very informative guide - happy to answer questions. Would recommend. Extremely well organized pick up and drop off, no stress throughout entire trip.