Historic sites

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Germany Bavaria Dachau

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Photo: Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

The first Nazi concentration camp, opened in 1933 and the model for those that followed. More than 200,000 people from across Europe were imprisoned here, and over 41,000 died. The memorial includes the roll-call square, reconstructed barracks, the crematorium and an excellent exhibition in the former maintenance building.


Entry is free; guided tours and audio guides are available. Allow at least half a day. It's a sobering but important visit. It isn't recommended for children under about 12.

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