Dachau Concentration Camp Day Trip

Although visiting a concentration camp may not be considered 'pleasurable', its historic significance is evident. This excursion aims to remember some of the most tragic events of the 20th century at their original locations.

Dachau Concentration Camp

With Hitler's rise to power, a camp for political prisoners was established in Dachau, operating for 12 years. The main installations were completed in March 1933, with the first prisoners arriving the next day. Over 200,000 prisoners passed through the camp, with more than 40,000 assassinated.

After meeting the guide on Dachauer Straße in the morning, the group will travel to the Dachau concentration camp, located 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Munich. The journey includes a train and a bus and takes approximately 40 minutes.

Upon arrival, participants will enter through the same gate as the prisoners, and proceed through the courtyard, entrance hall, bathrooms, prison, barracks, gas chamber, cremation ovens, and various commemorative monuments.

After learning about the daily life of the prisoners and gaining insight into this dark period of German history, the group will return to Munich, completing the excursion in about 4 to 5 hours.

Important to note

Children under 14 years old are not permitted to visit the camp with the tour.