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Mauthausen Memorial Private Day Trip From Vienna
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Mauthausen was a concentration camp located in Austria during World War II. It was one of the largest and most brutal camps in the Nazi concentration camp system. Originally established in 1938, and was primarily used for political prisoners, resistance fighters, and other "undesirables" such as Jews, homosexuals, and disabled individuals. It was known for its harsh conditions, forced labor, and high mortality rate. Prisoners at Mauthausen were subjected to extreme brutality, torture, and inhumane treatment by the guards. Many prisoners died from malnutrition, disease, exhaustion, and were killed in gas chambers or other methods of execution. Mauthausen was liberated by the Allies in May 1945, but the atrocities that occurred at the camp have left a lasting impact on the survivors and their families. Today, Mauthausen serves as a memorial and museum to educate visitors about the horrors of the Holocaust and the importance of remembering the victims and survivors of Nazi persecution.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit Mauthausen, one of Austria’s largest WWII concentration camps, from Vienna.
- Learn about the camp’s tragic history, including the Stairs of Death, quarries, and SS quarters.
- Explore the site at your own pace with an audio guide in 11 languages.
- Reflect on the Holocaust and visit the Mauthausen Museum, preserving the memory of its victims.
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
The tour starts with the pick-up at your accommodation in Vienna at a designated time. Your driver will introduce you to the specifics of the tour, after which the tour commences with a drive through the Vienna Forest. First, visit Labor Wiener Graben quarry and the notorious Stairs of Death. After 20-30 minutes, your driver will drive you to the entrance of the Mauthausen Memorial At your own pace, discover the dark side of WWII history in Austria. Accompanied by an audio guide available in 11 different languages, explore Wiener-Graben quarry, the Stairs of Death, the SS-Quarters, the Camp Prison, the Gas Chamber, and visit the newly reopened Mauthausen Museum.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Vienna
Transportation.
Continued
Vienna
Sightseeing at Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate Bottled water All Fees and Taxes English-speaking driver
Not Included
Lunch
Restrictions
Passports mandatory
Meeting & Pickup
Pick us available from any Vienna hotel or other place of accommodation. The guests should provide the address or the name of the hotel at the time of reservation.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 1 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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