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Brzezinka
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Brzezinka is the Polish name for Birkenau, where the Auschwitz II-Birkenau extermination camp was built. Today, it is an integral part of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Visitors walk through the iconic gate and see the vast expanse of barracks, ruins of gas chambers, and the monument commemorating the victims. The site stands as a powerful reminder of history.
Don't miss
- Walk under the infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate to enter the camp grounds.
- View the preserved wooden barracks that housed prisoners in inhumane conditions.
- Visit the International Monument at the end of the railway ramp, honoring the millions who perished.
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Ways to visit Brzezinka
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAuschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup Krakow4.7★ · 10 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$18 per personSee dates →
Best full dayKrakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket4.8★ · 9,566 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$35 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleAuschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Private Transport from Kraków5★ · 48 travelers6–8 hoursFrom$271 per personSee dates →Prefer another site?Compare on Klook →Compare on GetYourGuide →
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