What is it like to visit Dachau?


What is it like to visit Dachau? Expect visiting Dachau Concentration Camp to take you around 4 hours. There is a lot to see here and it's not the kind of place you can rush through, especially given its size. Plan for a half day (plus an hour to get there and an hour to get back to Munich).


What concentration camp was in Band of Brothers?

In popular culture The liberation of Kaufering IV was depicted in the second half of Episode 9 "Why We Fight" of the TV mini-series Band of Brothers, a dramatization of E Company, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.


What part is the long walk to Dachau?

The Book Thief Part 7: The Long Walk to Dachau. LitCharts.


Are you allowed to take pictures at Dachau?

No permit is required for photographing in the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. However, there are a few conditions you need to comply with: It is not permitted to photograph in the former crematorium building. It is not permitted to photograph visitors and tour guides.


What is the best day of the week to go to Dachau?

The memorial is closed after 5 PM. Allocate around 5-6 hours for a comprehensive visit of the memorial site. Weekdays (Monday - Friday), particularly Tuesday to Thursday, are ideal for a quieter experience. Arriving early in the morning is recommended.


Are there tour guides at Dachau?

You can book guided tours for groups and school classes by contacting the Education Department of the Dachau Memorial Site. Guided tours take about 2 hours and are available in English, German, French, Spanish, and a number of other languages.


How to get to Dachau from Munich by train?

Take the S2 train from Munich in the direction of Dachau/Petershausen until you reach the Dachau station. The train ride takes approximately 25 minutes from Munich's Central Station (Hauptbahnhof).


Which metro zone is Dachau?

Thus for a journey in direction to Munich Main Station Dachau is (like Munich Main Station ) in zone 1. If you travel outbound from Dachau to Altomünster (zone 4)then Dachau is in zone 2.


Can you Uber from Munich to Dachau?

While it will be pricey at 80€ each way, the drive only takes 30 minutes from the Munich Airport which saves you 60 minutes each way plus the hassle of doing transfers. There are both traditional taxis and Ubers available in Munich.


What is the meaning of Dachau?

Dachau (UK: /'dæxa?/, /-ka?/; US: /'d??xa?/, /-ka?/) was one of the first concentration camps built by Nazi Germany and the longest running one, opening on 22 March 1933. The camp was initially intended to intern Hitler's political opponents, which consisted of communists, social democrats, and other dissidents.


How much time do you need at Dachau?

Most visitors need half a day to explore the grounds and look at the various exhibitions. If you have little time available, then we recommend that you set priorities and focus on your key points of interest.


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.


What is the age limit for Auschwitz?

Is there an age limit to visit Auschwitz? There are no rules regarding age on a tour of Auschwitz, however it's recommended that no children under the age of 14 should visit.