KZ-Gedenkstätte Mauthausen
KZ-Gedenkstätte Mauthausen
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Billy
Chicago, IL6 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Our guide, Daniel Tscholl, was an individual capable of fostering gravity and reality from an event and place such as Mauthausen upon which seems so far removed from our time. His eloquence when speaking, striking visual imagery, and passion for Mauthausen’s past was intense. Nothing obfuscated, yet presented bluntly with the fierce truths of the Nazi regime vulnerably displayed in front of us. Our Mauthausen experience felt personal, “dangerous”, and real. I have Daniel and the Mauthausen Memorial program to thank for this rich dive into Austria’s past— one that must be explored by all, boldly and with an open mind
Written 10 March 2024
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Garfieldluvr
Denver, CO973 contributions
Apr 2022
While in Vienna we decided to do a day trip to Mauthausen. We took a train from Vienna’s main train station to Linz, and then a local bus right to the memorial. This local bus only runs during the summer, so if this is something you are considering make sure to do research (I found the into on the memorials website). We actually ended up booking a private tour with an English-speaking guide, which was maybe a bit overkill (as they offered audio guides), but it ended up being great and probably more impactful having a personal guide. Our tour lasted about 2 hours and covered the entire site, except the very last section where the room of names is located, as it was recommended that we visit that alone to be able to reflect on the exhibits in solitude. Visiting and learning about sites like Mauthausen is important so I urge you that while visiting Europe be sure set time aside to visit if possible.
Written 28 July 2022
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David N
Hawthorne, CA5,227 contributions
Oct 2022
We entered the camp from around the back near the quarry, where there are a large number of memorials to the various victims of the camp. These memorials were very moving and of historical interest themselves, as they were erected at various times since the end of the war.
Within the camp itself, there are marked stations where one can use the provided number to listen to the audio commentary about the place in one's own language. In the main building, there are many, many exhibits which provide printed text in both English and German. These exhibits are very informative and paint a very detailed picture of the history of the camp and the Nazi era. May we never forget what happened here and may we never let it happen again.
Within the camp itself, there are marked stations where one can use the provided number to listen to the audio commentary about the place in one's own language. In the main building, there are many, many exhibits which provide printed text in both English and German. These exhibits are very informative and paint a very detailed picture of the history of the camp and the Nazi era. May we never forget what happened here and may we never let it happen again.
Written 29 November 2022
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melissasandstrom
Orlando, FL156 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
This place was amazing. I didn’t want to take my younger kids in the camp because I didn’t want to disturb others but I desperately wanted to see the place. When we arrived I actually saw many families with young kids going in. When we arrived you walk
Into the bookshop and get access to an app. The app brings you all the way around and tells you everything you need about each location of the camp. You don’t even need a tour guide! I had a talk with my kids before we even went in and Told them How important this place was to our history(being Jewish) I wouldn’t NOT go bc you have kids with you. Talk to them and explain the significance of the place. This is a must place to visit. We can never forget or it will happen again. We stayed for about 2 hours. You must get the app to really understand each location. It’s free
Into the bookshop and get access to an app. The app brings you all the way around and tells you everything you need about each location of the camp. You don’t even need a tour guide! I had a talk with my kids before we even went in and Told them How important this place was to our history(being Jewish) I wouldn’t NOT go bc you have kids with you. Talk to them and explain the significance of the place. This is a must place to visit. We can never forget or it will happen again. We stayed for about 2 hours. You must get the app to really understand each location. It’s free
Written 29 June 2023
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Love To Travel
Shropshire, UK498 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This tour was one of the best tours I have EVER done. I think primarily due to the guide we had TERES STOCKINGER, absolutely amazing as she has been taking tours there for over 15 years.
Mauthausen was a working concentration camp where the 'inmates' were forced to work in the nearby quarry " especially in the quarry, where prisoners were forced to walk in columns up the „stairs of death“, 186 steep steps cut into the granite, carrying large blocks of granite on their backs. They had to do this several times a day, without resting, while continually being beaten and shot at"
Teres was a fantastic historian who encouraged us to look at some of the circumstances from different angles. I was totally fascinated by the whole tour and have since bought books.
We only had 2 hours and I could have done with another half hour to be honest. It was quite harrowing and I did have to collect my thoughts on more than one occasion.
Mauthausen was a working concentration camp where the 'inmates' were forced to work in the nearby quarry " especially in the quarry, where prisoners were forced to walk in columns up the „stairs of death“, 186 steep steps cut into the granite, carrying large blocks of granite on their backs. They had to do this several times a day, without resting, while continually being beaten and shot at"
Teres was a fantastic historian who encouraged us to look at some of the circumstances from different angles. I was totally fascinated by the whole tour and have since bought books.
We only had 2 hours and I could have done with another half hour to be honest. It was quite harrowing and I did have to collect my thoughts on more than one occasion.
Written 21 May 2024
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Soccca
Tolmin, Slovenia1,794 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
On my tour around Austria I also decided to visit Mauthausen Concentration Camp. Before the visit I downloaded an audio guide onto my phone, so I could easily explore the camp. It is very well preserved and also very well prepared for the visitors. Although I have already seen some other similar places I needed some time to calm down after the visit.
Written 17 August 2023
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BrizzleSazzle
Frampton Cotterell, UK144 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A must visit, very sombre experience and the one place during our holiday where my teenage boys stopped joking around. But good to learn and stop and think for a moment! Really well maintained and liked the memorial area with all the memorials from each country.
Also surprising bonus that it was free!
Also surprising bonus that it was free!
Written 9 August 2023
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Janet K
Houston, TX4,251 contributions
May 2022
We just toured Mauthausen a few weeks ago… just a few things that may be helpful to know: Don’t expect big signs, etc when you arrive, telling you that you are at the memorial. (We got to the parking lot and we really were not sure if it was the right place— there was one small sign and I wondered if we were coming in the back way) You have to up and then down some stairs to the information center. Everything might be more obvious with more tourists there but we had very few…
You only need one audioguide as you can hear it well together but do get one as the written information in some places is minimal, also, use the numbered map— we almost skipped the last barracks and this is where the most interesting things to see are located— both sides.
Be sure to go to the mining site and look down…the disparity between this camp and the surreal beauty of the area gives one pause of thought. I was very glad that we went…plan at least 2 hours there as time passes quickly. We rushed with only about an hour and a half but we felt we had seen everything well enough.
You only need one audioguide as you can hear it well together but do get one as the written information in some places is minimal, also, use the numbered map— we almost skipped the last barracks and this is where the most interesting things to see are located— both sides.
Be sure to go to the mining site and look down…the disparity between this camp and the surreal beauty of the area gives one pause of thought. I was very glad that we went…plan at least 2 hours there as time passes quickly. We rushed with only about an hour and a half but we felt we had seen everything well enough.
Written 30 May 2022
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SarahS
Hamilton, New Zealand88 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
What a somber memorial this is to the 190,000 people who were taken here and the 90,000 people who died here.
Free audio app was super helpful in explaining life at this camp with historical photos, info and testimonials.
Definitely a good 2-3 hours here.
Lots to look at, read and listen to. Artifacts from prisoners that were saved and donated, recordings to watch and listen, barracks to walk through, cemeteries and the process was explained of what happened in each area.
Lest we forget.
Free audio app was super helpful in explaining life at this camp with historical photos, info and testimonials.
Definitely a good 2-3 hours here.
Lots to look at, read and listen to. Artifacts from prisoners that were saved and donated, recordings to watch and listen, barracks to walk through, cemeteries and the process was explained of what happened in each area.
Lest we forget.
Written 9 January 2023
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Gary H
Kuala Lumpur47 contributions
May 2011 • Solo
The easiest way to get to the Mauthausen Memorial is to take the bus 360 from the Linz / Donau Hbf. Do not travel all the way to Mauthausen town. Get off the bus at "Mauthausen OO Linzer Strasse / Hauptschule" stop. There is a bright yellow school across the road from the bus stop. Just follow the signs straight up the hill. The walk from this location is only half the walk had you walked from the railway station or the town square.
Written 13 November 2011
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Quanto costa entrare e dove si acquistano i biglietti??
Written 22 June 2022
I’m travelling to Mauthausen on the way to Vienna from Salzburg by train . Is there luggage storage facility in the Mauthausen railway station?
Thank you
Written 21 June 2022
If you mean Linz train station then yes there are lockers to hold your luggage. Just a few Euros depending on the size of locker you choose. It is well worth it to leave the luggage here because there are lots of walkways and stairs on the Mauthausen site that will be much easier to navigate without luggage.
Written 22 June 2022
we zijn op doortocht en willen graag mauthausen bezoeken. Is dat mogelijk?Wat zijn de entreeprijzen
Written 2 July 2020
Some reviews mentioned they visited Mauthausen as part of a Danube cruise. May I ask which cruise lines include, or make available, a tour of Mauthausen? We are planning a Danube cruise and would like to visit this somber place.
Written 15 June 2020
If visiting when passing through by train from Salzburg to Vienna, is there any solution to the luggage dilemma? I read there are no lockers at train station and museum will only hold a backpack
Written 8 April 2019
Georg_and_Atsuko
London, United Kingdom
8 contributions
Hi, there are lockers at Linz Hauptbahnhof. The lockere can be found between entrance to parking garage and public toilet - right next to McDonalds. If you are getting of St.Valentin you can go to the restaurant opposite, have a good meal and ask them to put your luggage in the locker room - they also have guest rooms.
Hope this helps :D
Written 12 April 2019
mrbl2015
Barcelona, Spain
El 1 febrero prox. a las 14 horas podemos salir de Linz para visitar el campo de concentración antes que cierren? Que medio de transporte se debe coger en Linz para ir?
Written 19 February 2019
mrbl2015
Barcelona, Spain
El 1 febrero prox. a las 14 horas podemos salir de Linz para visitar el campo de concentración antes qque cierren? Que medio transporte se debe cogen en Linz para ir?
Written 19 February 2019
What is left of the actual camp to see if we visit Mauthausen? What does the site include? How is the museum/memorial organized? e.g., interactive, poster-type displays, etc.
Thank you for your input!
Written 8 February 2019
I would recommend that you get the audio guide in your language. You can go in sequence or mix it up if you’d like. It starts outside, and then goes to the Memorial Garden, where countries whose citizens perished at Mauthausen erected varied and impressive monuments in their memory, All of this overlooks the surround countryside and also the quarry where many prisoners had to climb into and out of during their time there. Then you enter the main gates, see more plaques along the inside wall at the entrance, see where the German officers stayed,, and then progress through various barracks that prisoners stayed in. The barracks show the latrines, the common rooms, graffiti from prisoners, etc. There is a whole outdoor section that talks about how prisoners bodies were burned or buried, and how they were driven into the electric fences to be electrocuted. Then the museum shows pictures, relics, the gas chamber, more memorials, etc. It is truly a haunting and moving experience and deserves at least 3 hours (easily more) of your time.
Written 9 February 2019
Maria
Barcelona, Spain
Me gustaria saber a partir de que edad se puede visitar. Vamos a hacer ruta por Austria en familia i nos gustaria parar a visitarlo.
Written 15 January 2019
En principio hacen visitas escolares, con lo cual dependiendo de la edad de los niños, entenderán más o menos lo que vayáis viendo...
Written 15 January 2019
We will be in Vienna in March and would like to make a day trip to Mauthausen. We have looked into train and bus travel, but do not seem to be able to obtain prices or much detail on how to get there. I believe we would have to train or bus to Linz and then obtain transportation to Mauthausen
1. What is the best way to do a reasonably priced day trip from Vienna to Mauthausen? Where would we depart from and where would we arrive relative to the Mauthausen memorial? What would be the expected round trip cost?
2. Once in Mauthausen, how would we get from the train or bus station to the memorial camp?
3. Would you recommend a guide, and if so where would we meet?
-- Jerry & Jeanette
Written 6 January 2019
Looked it up on the internet:
Flix Train from Vienna Hutetteldorf towards Salzburg; go to Linz
then bus 361 to Mauthausen Linzerstrasse, then walk 1.5 km
Or RJ train towards Salzburg to St Valentin Bahnhof, change to
R Train to Mauthausen, you can take Bus 361 5 stops and then walk 1.5 km
Both take about 2.5 hours one way
Written 8 January 2019
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