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Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna

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Vienna, Austria
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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Hebrew
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Overview

Follow a path of remembrance to Mauthausen Memorial, once one of the largest Nazi camp complexes. This guided visit from Vienna invites attentive engagement with the site and its layered histories. The tour considers the experiences of all prisoner groups—political detainees, Jews, Roma and Sinti, Spanish resistance fighters, Soviet prisoners-of-war, and others—tracing their lives through the remains of the camp.
On site, a specially trained English-speaking guide leads an interactive visit, encouraging questions, dialogue, and personal reflection. Audio guides are available for those who prefer another language. Walking the grounds, you encounter places shaped by forced labor, violence, and survival, with time to pause and remember. Round-trip transport from Vienna is included.

What's Included

  • Friendly English-speaking tour escort
  • Roundtrip transportation from Vienna
  • Admission to Mauthausen Memorial and Museum
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
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Albertinapl. 1
1010 Wien, Austria

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Tourist Info Wien

Meet your friendly tour escort outside the Tourist Info, then hop aboard your tour bus for the two-hour journey to Mauthausen Memorial.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

KZ-Gedenkstatte Mauthausen

Upon arrival meet your guide for a carefully-led, reflective tour of the preserved grounds. 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.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Wiener Graben Steinbruch

We'll take you to the Wiener-Graben quarry which is located outside of the Memorial. You'll see where the prisoners produced granite for Hitler's monumental construction projects. In the quarry you can also see the infamous "Stairs of Death".
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tourist Info Wien

Your tour concludes at Tourist-Info Wien.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6511MAUTHAUSEN

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Friendly English-speaking tour escort
  • Roundtrip transportation from Vienna
  • Admission to Mauthausen Memorial and Museum
  • Guide at Mauthausen Memorial for a visit in English language
  • Audio-Guide for a self-guided tour in 12 languages (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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