About the tour

Step into the haunting expanse of Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the largest and most lethal part of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp complex. Spread over more than 170 hectares, this site was the final destination for over a million men, women, and children — most of them Jews — deported from across Nazi-occupied Europe. As you walk through the infamous gatehouse, stand on the selection ramp, and pass the remnants of the gas chambers, you will encounter the chilling remains of a system built for mass murder. This tour offers a sober and factual look at the daily reality of those imprisoned here, through original barracks, ruined crematoria, and the preserved railway line that delivered people to their deaths. You’ll learn not only about the mechanisms of extermination but also the human stories behind the numbers: stories of loss, resistance, and survival. Visiting Birkenau is not about witnessing history from a distance, it is about confronting its physical traces and remembering those who never left. With the app's GPS and map, you can freely navigate, pause, or replay sections to immerse yourself in the solemn history, powerful testimonies, and enduring memory of Auschwitz-Birkenau. This is a digital audio guide available on the SmartGuide app. GPS-based audio plays automatically, even offline. Install SmartGuide on Android or iOS.