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MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU FORMER GERMAN NAZI
CONCENTRATION AND EXTERMINATION CAMP

Information for invited guests

PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR INVITED GUESTS

TRANSPORT

  • Between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., please drive to one of the two parking lots in Oświęcim:
    Art Deco (P1): https://maps.app.goo.gl/f4CViJxkUu7odiB98
    Elka (P2): https://maps.app.goo.gl/4c6McCBQVvm5NMt7A
  • Please do not rely on the route suggested by GPS navigation.
    Recommended route:
    • (P1) From Oświęcim on DK44 towards Pszczyna (DW933) – turn right onto Kolbego Street – Szajny Street – (Art Deco parking),
    • (P2) From Oświęcim on DK44 towards Pszczyna (DW933) – turn right onto Kolbego Street (on the right) by Fitness Club 24 (Elka parking).
  • Please arrive on time! Arriving too late will prevent you from reaching the tent in time and participating in the commemoration.
  • IMPORTANT: Following the recommendation of the security services, please place a white A4-size sheet of paper behind your car’s windshield. This will help guide traffic flow for guests arriving at the commemoration.

PROCEDURES AT THE PARKING LOTS

  • A security check—similar to airport procedures—will be carried out at the parking lot where you leave your vehicle. Bringing dangerous items or materials is strictly prohibited.
  • At this parking lot, you will receive a badge authorizing entry to the commemoration tent.
  • Please remember to bring a document that can verify your identity.

TRANSFER TO THE COMMEMORATION

  • Buses provided by the Museum will shuttle you from the parking lot to the commemoration site.
  • The main commemoration event is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m.

RETURN FROM THE COMMEMORATION

  • The ceremony is expected to end at approximately 5:30 p.m.
  • After the ceremony, Museum buses will take you back to the parking lot.

PRACTICAL TIPS

  • You may bring beverages in transparent bottles and snacks into the tent. Please do not bring large luggage or drinks in metal thermoses.
  • During the commemoration, it will not be possible to lay candles or wreaths (according to the program, candles will be laid only by Survivors and heads of official delegations).
  • Individual acts of remembrance will be possible on January 28 (please register at ).