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January 27, 2010—Information for participants in the ceremony

Parking lots

Participants arriving at the ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the liberation on January 27, 2010 by cars or minibuses are requested to park the vehicles at parking lot no. 1 or 2 (see the map).

Transportation to Brzezinka

In order to get to Brzezinka, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every 15 minutes, there will be buses (free of charge) provided for the participants.

Visitors arriving at the ceremonies in organised groups (buses) are requested to get off at the parking lot at the former Birkenau camp. The buses are requested to park at lot no. 3 (see the map).

Visitors without vehicles (on foot) should take possible obstruction into consideration. Therefore, it is suggested that they head for the meeting areas at parking lots no. 1 or 2. The participants will be driven to Brzezinka.

Entering the ceremony

The area of the ceremonies can be entered by the gate at sector BIa of the camp (see the map). Participants can enter the area by 1 p.m. After that time, there will be no possibility to enter the area.

All participants are requested not to bring any spare objects i.e. : bags, backpacks, glass containers or sharp objects. Taking into consideration weather conditions, warm clothing is suggested.  All participants are requested to have their ID with.

After the ceremony, the organizers will provide the transportation to parking lots no.1 and 2.