Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial Day-Trip from Vienna
- Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Vienna
- Product code: SGMAUTE
Mauthausen concentration camp in Upper Austria was one of the largest labour camp complexes in the Third Reich. Between 1938 and 1945 about 200,000 people from all over Europe were imprisoned in Mauthausen. About half of them lost their lives. Today, Mauthausen Memorial stands as a reminder of the darkest days of Austria’s history.
Become acquainted with the history of Mauthausen Memorial during the 2,5-hour ride from Vienna. Listen to your guide explaining the historical context and learn about life at Mauthausen concentration camp before its liberation in May 1945. Upon arrival at the Memorial explore the preserved historic premises at your own pace with audio-guides (available in 11 major languages). See the Wiener-Graben quarry, the Stairs of Death, the SS-Quarters, the Camp Prison, the Gas Chamber and visit the newly re-opened Mauthausen Museum.
Heading back to Vienna stop at a local restaurant for lunch (own expense). Your tour concludes at the Vienna State Opera House.
Tour departure: 8:30am / Duration: 8,5 hours
Guaranteed departure with a minimum of only two people
ITINERARY
8:15am: Check-in at the tour meeting point
08:30am Tour start: Travel across Lower Austria to Mauthausen
10:45am Stopover in Mauthausen - appx. 3 hours
Self-guided Visit with audio-guide (available in English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish)
01:45pm Lunch break at a local restaurant (own expense)
02:45pm Return trip to Vienna
ca. 5:00pm Tour concludes at the Vienna State Opera House
INCLUSIONS
Roundtrip transportation to and from Vienna
Accompaniment by friendly english-speaking tour escort
Free admission to Mauthausen Memorial
Self-guided tour of the camp with audio-guides
Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 2 people
EXCLUSIONS
Lunch
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
MEETING POINT
Tourist-Info Wien, Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria
INSTANT CONFIRMATION
Book this tour online until 60 minutes before tour departure. Your booking is confirmed instantly.
FREE CANCELLATION
You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours before tour start free of charge, receiving a full refund. No refunds will be provided for later cancellations and no-shows.