Should children visit Auschwitz?

Should children visit Auschwitz? Are children sometimes too young to be exposed to the horrors of the Holocaust? Official guidelines from memorial staff recommend that those under 14 do not visit.

Is it safe to walk in Munich at night?

Munich is very safe at night. When it gets dark, a foreign city is often twice as scary – especially when you don't speak the language and you don't know the place very well. But, generally speaking, there is no reason to be scared of walking home alone in the dark – there are just no crime statistics to support it.

Is 13 too old for camp?

Based on our experience, we'd say that most children are ready for summer camp by the age of 12 or 13. At this point, they are in school year 6 or 7 and have had enough structured learning time. We think it's important to give them some more freedom before sending them off into the wild world of pre-tweenhood!

Do they have a gift shop at Auschwitz?

The Auschwitz exhibition shop is open Monday to Sunday and offers visitors a wide range of books, audiovisual material and other stationery and arts materials related to the study of the Holocaust and the different groups of victims persecuted by Nazi Germany.

What shoes to wear to Auschwitz?

Wear comfortable shoes: You will be doing a lot of walking in Auschwitz, so wear comfortable, closed shoes that will allow you to move around the site easily. Bring water and snacks: Auschwitz Birkenau is a large site, and you may be walking and exploring for several hours.

Who was the 14 year old girl in Auschwitz?

Czeslawa Kwoka (15 August 1928 – 12 March 1943) was a Polish Catholic girl who was murdered at the age of 14 in Auschwitz.

What age can you go to Auschwitz?

Tour of the Museum by persons under the age of 14 is not recommended.

Is Dachau OK for kids?

Is the Memorial Site appropriate for children? There is no special exhibition for children at the Dachau Memorial Site, and some of the content may not be appropriate for children under 13.

Do I need my passport for Auschwitz?

Remember to bring your identity document or passport (without it, you will not be able to enter the museum). All customers are obliged to take their ID document with them on the day of the tour (if there is no such document, the staff of the facility have the right to refuse entry to the museum).