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Mauthausen Concentration Camp: A Day Trip from Vienna
4.8
217 Ratings
Wien
Explore the haunting history of Mauthausen Concentration Camp on a day trip from Vienna. Pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and gain a deeper understanding of the atrocities committed during World War II.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation from Vienna
- English-speaking tour escort
- Transfer to significant historical sites
- Self-guided audio tour of the camp
- Admission to Mauthausen Memorial and Museum
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information
Honor the victims of the Holocaust by visiting Mauthausen Concentration Camp, among the most extensive Nazi labor camp complexes in WWII. This former camp offers an insightful view of the atrocities initiated by Hitler during the conflict. Acquire information about camp life from your guide and embark on an audio tour of the premises. The tour encompasses return transportation from Vienna.
- Not recommended for child aged 13 and under.
- Audio-guides at the Memorial are available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hebrew, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Russian, Hungarian.
Location
Tourist-Info Wien
Albertinaplatz
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(217 Ratings)
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Christine_v
Jul 24, 2024
Devastatingly Magnificent - This is a completely devastating piece of history that everyone should remember as to not have it happen again. The grounds ate well preserved, the guide was knowledgeable and had a rich understanding of the history. I was there for three hours but could have spent at least another hour wandering and seeing all of it, although we probably saw 75% of the grounds. The bus was nice, comfortable, and good A/C. Lunch location had a good selection and a nice salad bar option.
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Alanna_s
Jul 3, 2024
The most impactful experience - This was the most impactful experience I had during my entire visit to Vienna. Beyond important for everyone to learn about, and see these horrible reminders of history - especially imperative today due to divisiveness we are seeing all over the world.
I was really moved to share the encounter with others on the tour from different continents and backgrounds, and who were committed to gaining understanding about concentration camps and what took place. Viatour provided a seamless tour from start to finish.
The bus guide Josef was pleasant and knowledgeable, and our Mauthausen guide was fantastic - incredibly personable, providing a comprehensive education about the history of the camp, and atrocities that occurred.
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Carlos_v
Jun 9, 2024
Worthwhile tour - The trip starts with a comfortable bus ride to the camp. During the 2 hour drive the guide provided information on the history and current affairs of the areas we drove by. It was very informative and gave plenty of time to be able to explore the places visited.
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Shelby_m
May 30, 2024
Powerful experience - Everyone should experience this tour. A reminder of the past so that this is never repeated in the future. Very moving tour.
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Ralph_f
May 22, 2024
Unforgettable - Unforgettable experience. Very professionally done. We rode for about two hours in a Mercedes sprinter van w iPads on the seat backs so you can watch a documentary on Malthausen. Our guide Robert was great. He shared much about Austria and the camp specifically on the ride. When you get there he will get you set up with their audio tour. The food in the bistro at the site is awful. I recommend you wait to eat lunch on the way back.
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Susan_j
May 13, 2024
Excellent tour of Concentration Camp - The Mauthausen tour guide was awesome! Excellent, straightforward description of concentration camp and international monuments honoring the dead.
Lunch was expensive.
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Laurenced_s
May 8, 2024
Grim but important history lesson - This tour was to a Nazi concentration camp and I appreciated that the guide was serious and honest about what went on there. The bulk of the tour was an audio tour - the guide only talked on the bus to and from Vienna to the site. The audio guide was very good and the experience was strong and emotional, as it should be. I recommend it to anyone for this episode in history should never be forgotten.
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Taryn_c
Apr 22, 2024
Respectfully solemn and well done - My small group tour was mixed with German, Spanish and English speakers and our driver/guide Joseph did a great job with the group. He gave us a lot of background and history on the van ride over and everything was well timed on the transport and lunch afterwards.
The tour of Mauthausen itself felt a little rushed by the local English speaking guide. The guided tour was 2 hours and I wish it would have been 3 hours guided. The last hour we were brought back to the meeting point and I elected to go back into the museum to absorb more information on my own - it wasn't clear that we could do this, but I recalled the timing of when we were departing.
Mauthausen itself is heavy and intense to go to. The museum and information is thoughtfully done and I certainly felt the gravity of being there. I learned every Austrian 8th grader must go as part of their history education. I recommend this tour for those who want to take a day out of sightseeing in Vienna to see a darker part of history (learning so it never happens again).
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Micheline_r
May 15, 2024
2 hours of visit are not... - 2 hours of visit are not sufficient
At least 2 h 30 are necessary
3 hours would be the best
Thanks to consider
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Dawn_d
Jun 16, 2024
Terrible tour operator - I do not recommend this tour operator. Money grabbing company. Do this tour on yourself and save money and have a better experience.
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