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Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna

5 (205)
Vienna, AT
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Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna

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Vienna, AT
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Experience the chilling history of the Holocaust with a visit to Mauthausen Concentration Camp, one of the largest Nazi labor camp complexes during World War II. This powerful tour offers a poignant look into the horrors perpetrated by Hitler, allowing you to pay tribute to the victims and honor their memory. With an expert guide to provide insights and an audio tour to enhance your experience, you'll explore the preserved grounds of the camp, including prisoner's barracks, roll call area, SS-quarters, and even the gas chamber. The highly rated Mauthausen Museum, featuring the haunting "Room of Names," will further deepen your understanding of the camp's grim past. Take a moment to reflect at the memorials and remember the lives lost during this dark period in history. This day trip from Vienna also includes round-trip transportation for convenience.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 8 hours - 9 hours
  • Suitable for 1-8 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • & Audio GuidedGuided Experience
  • Pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust
  • Experience a poignant look at the horrors of World War II
  • Learn about life at the Mauthausen Concentration Camp
  • Take an audio tour of the preserved grounds
  • Visit the highly rated Mauthausen Museum
  • Roundtrip transportation to and from Vienna
  • Friendly English-speaking tour escort
  • Transfer to Wiener-Graben quarry and Stairs of Death
  • Self-guided tour of the camp with audio-guides
  • Admission to Mauthausen Memorial and Museum
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

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Introduction

Experience a deeply moving journey back in time with the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna. This tour invites you to pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust while gaining a profound understanding of one of the largest Nazi labor camp complexes during World War II. Immerse yourself in the haunting history and poignant stories that unfold within the grounds of Mauthausen. Expert guides will provide you with insightful commentary as you explore the preserved barracks, roll call area, gas chamber, and more.

What to expect?

During this day trip, you can expect a duration of 480 to 540 minutes. The itinerary begins with a journey from Vienna to the Mauthausen Memorial, where you will gain essential background knowledge about the camp. Upon arrival, you will be provided with an audio guide in one of eleven languages for a self-guided tour. Take your time to experience the chilling reality of Mauthausen at your own pace. Don't miss the highly rated Mauthausen Museum, where the "Room of Names" offers a powerful connection to the individuals who suffered here. Additionally, you will visit the Wiener-Graben quarry, where prisoners produced granite for Hitler's construction projects, including the infamous "Stairs of Death."

Who is this for?

This tour is intended for all those who seek a deeper understanding of the Holocaust and World War II. It is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, educators, and anyone who wishes to pay their respects to the victims of this dark period. The tour caters to a diverse range of individuals from around the world, each sharing a common interest in exploring the past and learning from its horrors. It welcomes solo travelers, couples, friends, and families, ensuring a meaningful experience for all who attend.

Why book this?

Embark on this powerful journey to Mauthausen Concentration Camp to bear witness to the dark chapter of history that unfolded here. The Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna offers a unique opportunity to delve into the significance of the Holocaust and remember its victims. Expert guides will provide enlightening commentary, painting a vivid picture of the harrowing conditions prisoners endured. The preserved grounds, comprehensive audio guide, and highly rated museum immerse visitors in the camp's tragic history. By participating in this tour, you will gain a deeper understanding of the past and contribute to preserving the memory of those who suffered.

Good to know

It is important to note that this tour lasts approximately 8 to 9 hours, inclusive of transportation to and from Vienna. The tour includes a stop at a local restaurant for lunch, where you can refuel and reflect on the emotional journey. The tour provides the freedom to explore the camp at your own pace, ensuring you can fully absorb and reflect on the site's significance. The Mauthausen Memorial bistro is also available for those in need of snacks or drinks during their visit. Be prepared for an emotionally intense experience, as Mauthausen Concentration Camp holds immense historical weight and importance.

Reviews

Visitors who have experienced the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna have shared overwhelmingly positive reviews. They have praised the informative and knowledgeable guides who bring the history of the camp to life, allowing visitors to gain a deep understanding of the experiences of those imprisoned here. Many visitors have expressed how the tour has left a lasting impact on them, urging others to take part in this poignant journey. The preserved grounds and well-curated museum have been commended for their ability to evoke powerful emotions and provide valuable insights into the atrocities committed during World War II. Overall, those who have undertaken this tour have found it to be a profoundly moving and educational experience.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

KZ-Gedenkstatte Mauthausen

Become acquainted with the history of Mauthausen Memorial in a little over two hours during the ride from Vienna. By the summer of 1940, Mauthausen had become one of the largest labor camp complexes in the Nazi-occupied part of Europe. Some 200,000 people have been imprisoned at Mauthausen between 1938 and 1945. About half of them lost their lives. Mauthausen was among the last concentration camps to be liberated by the Allies. Upon arrival at the Memorial grab your audio guide (available in 11 languages) for a self-guided tour through the preserved grounds. In your own time visit the prisoner’s barracks, roll call area, SS-quarters, camp prison, gas chamber, and the highly rated Mauthausen Museum with the "Room of Names". The bistro at Mauthausen Memorial serves snacks and drinks if you get hungry.

Admission Included

Wienergraben

We'll take you to the Wiener-Graben quarry which is located outside of the Memorial. You'll see where the prisoners produced granite for Hitler's monumental construction projects. In the quarry you can also see the now-closed "Stairs of Death". Heading back to Vienna stop at a local restaurant for lunch (own expense).

Landzeit St. Valentin

Heading back to Vienna stop at a local restaurant for lunch (own expense).

Reviews

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5 (205)

Aspen_N

We really enjoyed this trip. The tour and museum are really well done. Loved that the group sizes are on the small side so it’s not overwhelming. Our guide took care of the transportation, our audio guides, and stopped for lunch on our way back. We really didn’t have to worry about a thing. Highly recommend.

JasmineKelly

This was one of the most interesting tours I’ve ever gone on. I learned so much more about this dark horrible tragedy. Josef was an excellent tour guide, very friendly, and we stopped and had dinner at a very nice restaurant. The food was good as well.

Todd_F

This was a very worthwhile experience, and the guide was good and managed things well in addition to providing additional information about the tour and the area. The time was sufficient to take things in without feeling rushed.

Mercia_R

It’s an important tour. I’m so glad I did it. Our driver was excellent. The drive was nice.He was informative and helpful. We had enough time to walk through at our own pace with the use of the audio guide. Highly recommended.

Steven_L

Nice drive with friendly driver/guide (Robert). The camp itself is obviously rather intense and depressing given what occurred there but is also a must see. Never forget!

Dave S

Would have been 5 but my original booking with Viator for Sunday was cancelled and I was charged £50 more for yesterday- the trip itself was excellent- driver Robert(I think) was knowledgeable and informative and the pre- agreed timings to see the memorial was spot on - I was only disappointed that the steps of death were closed

Melissa_S

Friendly staff and really informative tour. It was a really interesting and important tour focused on all the horrors of the concentration camps.

Joshua_H

Nice tour guide and very comfortable transportation. Everything was on time. Well done and worth the value.

I6941BTjohnh

Our guides all did an amazing job of explaining the tragic loss of human life during ww2 in this terrible concentration camp.

Kristin_B

I have done some history 101 reading on these horrible events, and this tour was significantly more astonishing.. I didn’t think I could hear any more aweful things about concentration camps but I was wrong. How on earth can I still get shocked over hearing about the cruelty that took place? Yet, I still was. It is so sad but meaningful and it really illustrates why all countries need to recognize every part of their history, no matter how ugly. We can never forget. I recommend anybody who has an opportunity to do, does. I purposely did not add photos because you really need to see for yourself.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-26 16:53