Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Museum · Dachau, Munich

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Photo: Schlaier · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site preserves the grounds and buildings of the camp established in 1933. A museum presents documents and artifacts on the camp's history and the prisoners held there. Memorials stand in the former crematorium area and on the roll call square.

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Good to know

Tickets
Entry is free. Audio guides cost a fee.
Time needed
Allow three to four hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings have fewer visitors.
Getting there
Take S-Bahn line S2 to Dachau station then bus 726 or 724.

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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site questions

Is a guided tour required?

No. Visitors may explore independently with maps or audio guides.

Are children allowed to visit?

The site is open to all ages but the content is serious and may not suit young children.

Can I take photos inside?

Photography is permitted in most outdoor areas and the museum but not during commemorative events.

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