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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, Dachau

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A moving reminder of a dark time in Europe's history, Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site was the first of the Nazi concentration camps opened in Germany. Set on the grounds of an abandoned munitions factory near the medieval town of Dachau, the camp was intended to hold only political prisoners. However, it eventually detained Jews, ordinary German and Austrian criminals, and foreign nationals from countries occupied or invaded by Germany. Today, the camp serves as a memorial to the many prisoners who suffered and lost their lives here between 1933 and 1945. The displays guide you over the path that would have been taken by new prisoners, leading straight through the main entry gate. The memorial includes the camp prison and the maintenance buildings, which once housed kitchens, workshops, and baths. They now serve as a museum. You can book guided tours in advance. Take a look at our Dachau trip tool to schedule your visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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Private Tour: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site by Train from Munich BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $208
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Munich WWII Combo: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and Third Reich Walking Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $57
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Full Dachau small group tour from Munich via train BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $32
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  • By helenandpaul13
    After the late cancellation of my city bike tour we all decided to visit this place. I am not an authority on the Nazi's but know that the name Dachua, like Auschwitz, is synonymous with Evil. We...  more »
  • By Sfitseart
    Go, when you are in Munich or surroundings. Really: GO. But! The Germans could have done a much better educational job at this memorial site. No sinister feelings here. Some locations are closed...  more »
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  • By Matthew Beardsley
    Try to get the audio guide (and the map that goes with it). There is a basic amount that you can listen to and you can go into more detail on each section, additionally there are also recollections from people associated with the camp. The museum is also very comprehensive and the audio guide accompanies it. To listen to everything and appreciate the museum you almost need to allow a full day, not the 2.5hrs I have seen mentioned. We spent 5 hrs and didn't listen to any recollections and went quite fast through some bits of the museum.
  • By Bradford .
    Incredible experience! There's limited parking out front, but they're building parking lots now. There's also a bus from town you can take right to the entrance. I would only recommend the audio tour if you can't read English or German, or if you want to hear much more detail (to visit all the areas and read all the plaques is at least 2 hours, so plan on 3+ to listen to all the extra content). Incredibly moving. Don't miss the bunker in the back or the film that's played every 30 minutes.
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