Vienna: Day Trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial

Overview

Take an impactful day trip from Vienna to Mauthausen Memorial. Join a guided tour, explore original camp grounds, and reflect at the museum, Room of Names, and quarry before returning to Vienna.

Mauthausen Memorial Day Trip from Vienna: A Journey of Remembrance

Experience a profound encounter with history on this guided day tour from Vienna to the Mauthausen Memorial. This journey takes you from the heart of the Austrian capital into the haunting past of one of the Third Reich’s most notorious labor camp complexes.

Tour Highlights

• Expert Historical Context: A scenic 2-hour drive through Lower Austria featuring an in-depth briefing on Austria’s role during the Nazi regime.

• English Live-Guided Tour: A comprehensive walk through the preserved site, including the barracks and roll-call areas.

• The Stairs of Death: Witness the infamous site of the quarry where thousands were forced into brutal labor.

• Room of Names: Pay your respects at the moving memorial dedicated to the at least 90,000 lives lost.

• Flexible Learning: Audio guides are available in 12 languages for international visitors.

The Experience

Your journey begins in central Vienna, where you will meet your expert guide. As you travel through the picturesque landscapes of Lower Austria, you will receive a compelling historical overview of the Mauthausen Concentration Camp, which held approximately 190,000 prisoners between 1938 and 1945.

Upon arrival at the Memorial, you will join an English-speaking guide for a reflective walk through the site. You will explore the SS camp grounds, the memorial park, and the prisoners’ quarters. This tour is designed to go beyond facts, inviting you to reflect on the perspectives of perpetrators, victims, and bystanders.

After the guided portion, you will have personal time to visit the Mauthausen Museum and the quarry. The tour concludes with a comfortable return drive to Vienna, arriving in the late afternoon.