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Leah Elizabeth Mari Rosenfeld

Leah

Jul 2024
The process with Headput was very convenient and well organized. I really enjoyed my tour guide Max, who was highly informed and willing to answer any question. A tour with great tour guides is all I can ask for!
Ross Sullivan
AU

Ross

Australia
May 2024
Loved the guide, who was able to bring different persspectives to the tour. He was honest about what occured and its impact, and very respectful of the environment.
Robert Schirmer
US

Robert

United States
May 2025
Very interesting tour. (albeit very sobering) Missed going my last time in Munich and saw the annivewrsary of liberation was coming up so we could't miss it again. Our guide was very knowledable about the camp and kept our attention!
Von Vaughan
US

Von

United States
Dec 2023
On our return, our train was canceled, interruption of train service and our guide Hein handled everything perfectly, and got us home with a minimal delay.

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Dachau concentration camp | The dark history of the Holocaust

Visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site is a powerful and sobering experience. Just outside Munich, Dachau was the first Nazi concentration camp, opened in 1933, and became the model for many that followed. Today, it stands as a memorial and museum, honoring the victims and preserving the memory of the Holocaust. Read on for everything you need to know about tours, how to get there, timings, and more.

Things to know before booking your Dachau concentration camp tour

  • Guided tours offer deeper insight: Dachau’s history is complex and emotionally heavy. A guided tour helps you understand the site’s significance, covering its origins, prisoner life, Nazi ideology, and post-war legacy, through respectful, in-depth storytelling.
  • Tours typically start in Munich: Most Dachau tours include round-trip transportation from Munich, often by train or bus, with the guide accompanying you throughout. Be sure to check if your ticket includes transport or if you’ll need a valid train pass like theMunich City Pass.
  • Beyond the memorial site: Some tours focus solely on the Dachau Memorial Site with expert-led commentary, while others are part of broader Munich packages like the Munich City Pass, which includes entry to multiple attractions and access to public transport. If Dachau is your main focus, go for the dedicated guided tour.
  • Dress appropriately and be prepared to walk: The site is large and mostly outdoors. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather. Dachau is a solemn memorial, modest, respectful attire is recommended.
  • Dachau is not suitable for very young children: Due to the heavy and sensitive nature of a visit to a concentration camp, the contents of the exhibits, and the graphic visuals, children under the age of 14 years are not allowed on the Dachau concentration camp tour.
  • Plan ahead as tickets can sell out: Dachau tours, especially guided ones likeDachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour, tend to fill up quickly during peak seasons (spring through fall). Booking at least a week in advance secures your spot and preferred time.
  • Accessibility is partial: While much of the memorial is wheelchair accessible, some areas, like the old barracks, may have uneven ground or steps. Check accessibility options when booking.

Which Dachau concentration camp tour is best for you?

If you want a focused, expert-led visit to Dachau

Duration: 4.5–5 hours

Guide: Yes (English-speaking)

This dedicated guided tour from Munich is ideal for those seeking a deep and informative experience. It includes return train travel from Munich and a licensed guide who walks you through the camp’s history, the prisoners’ stories, and the memorial’s significance. It’s the most comprehensive option if Dachau is your main focus.

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If you want to explore both Dachau and Nazi-era Munich in one day

Duration: 8.5 hours

Guide: Yes (English-speaking)

This combo tour is ideal if you're interested in a broader look at Nazi history, starting with a guided visit to Dachau in the morning, followed by an afternoon walking tour of key Third Reich sites in Munich, including Hitler’s former headquarters, Königsplatz (site of Nazi mass rallies), the Feldherrnhalle (scene of the failed Beer Hall Putsch), and other important buildings linked to the regime. It’s a seamless way to connect the camp’s history with the rise of the Nazi regime.

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If you want Dachau plus flexibility to explore Munich’s top sights

Duration: Flexible (1–5 days)

Guide: No (Self-guided access via pass)

The Munich City Pass is perfect if you're planning a longer stay in Munich and want to combine a Dachau visit with museums, palaces, and unlimited public transport. While it doesn’t include a guided tour of Dachau, it covers your transport to the site and includes 45+ attractions across the city.

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What to see on your Dachau concentration camp tour

The Gate in Dachau Concentration Camp

The Gate

The main entrance to the camp, also known as the “Jourhaus”, the iron gate was a symbol of the brutal Nazi regime and the suffering of the camp’s prisoners. It is marked with the slogan “Arbeit Macht Frei” (“Work sets you free”), a cruel irony considering the camp’s true nature as a place of forced labour.

The Guard Tower at Dachau Concentration Camp

Guard tower

One of seven guard towers built for the German SS soldiers at Dachau, a reconstructed watchtower gives you an idea of the oppressive conditions in which the inmates were kept. They were equipped with machine guns and manned round the clock to prevent prisoners from escaping.

Roll-Call Square in Dachau Concentration Camp

Roll-call square

Known in German as “Appelplatz”, this square served as an open area where the prisoners were counted and inspected every morning and evening. It was also where punishments were doled out and prisoners were executed.

The Barracks at Dachau Concentration Camp

The barracks

A complex of 34 barracks was built at Dachau concentration camp in 1937-38. Divided into day and sleeping quarters, they were designed to hold 200 people each, although by the end of the war, there were about 2,000 prisoners crammed here. Demolished after the war, they were reconstructed as the replicas seen today.

Sickbay at Dachau Concentration Camp

Sickbay

The sickbay was initially a camp hospital and was used for propaganda purposes to show that the camp’s inmates were well taken care of. In reality, the prisoners were neglected and in poor health with unsanitary conditions. In time, the SS doctors used this site to conduct inhumane medical experiments on prisoners.

Central kitchen area

Central kitchen area

One of the permanent exhibition areas at Dachau, the kitchen area today displays the personal belongings of the prisoners, such as small jewellery, letters, small photographs, prisoner uniforms, as well as writings or drawings done by prisoners, their biographies, and other camp items.

Gas Chamber and Crematorium at Dachau Concentration Camp

Gas chamber & crematorium

One of the most chilling areas of Dachau, today it serves as the main location of the memorial. Inside, you can see the gas chamber that was disguised as a “shower bath” where prisoners were killed, as well as the crematorium. Between 1933 and 1945, over 41,000 people were killed or died at Dachau concentration camp.

Memorial Room at Dachau Concentration Camp

Memorial Room

With over 130 commemorative plaques and stones, this room memorializes the people once imprisoned at Dachau. You can learn about the names, nationalities, and places of birth of the identified victims. There is a remembrance book in the room, which contains the names of more than 33,000 people who died here.

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site entrance with historical buildings in Munich, Germany.

The International Monument

Nandor Glid, a Holocaust survivor who was persecuted by the Nazi regime, designed the International Monument, a bronze sculpture commemorating the victims of Dachau concentration camp. You can walk through this monument, which resembles human figures caught in barbed wire. It calls to stand against tyranny and ends with a moving inscription: “Never Again”.

Plan your visit to the Dachau concentration camp

Dachau Concentration Camp memorial site with historical buildings and visitor pathways.

Monday to Sunday: 9am to 5pm

Closed on: December 24

How to Reach Dachau Concentration Camp

Address: Alte Römerstraße 75, 85221 Dachau, Germany

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How to reach the Dachau concentration camp:

  • By train: Board S2 from Munich Hauptbahnhof in the direction of Dachau/Petershausen
    Nearest stop: Dachau station
  • By bus: 726
    Nearest stop: KZ-Gedenkstätte
  • By car: The distance from Munich International Airport to the Dachau concentration camp is 30.7 km. The distance from Munich city centre (near the Munich central station) to Dachau is about 20 km.
    Nearest parking: At Dachau concentration camp.
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  • Dachau is mostly accessible by wheelchair. Wheelchairs and electric scooters are available for visitors who need them. Most of the buildings at the camp have ramps at the entrances. 
  • However, keep in mind that many of the paths and the grounds are gravelled, which might make it difficult to navigate for wheelchair users.
  • Some buildings and some areas of the camp are inaccessible by wheelchair. This is because the rules to preserve historical sites make it difficult to include accessibility measures.
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  • Restrooms: Restrooms for visitors, including wheelchair-accessible toilets, are located in the Visitors’ Center, in the main exhibition in the former maintenance building, and near the seminar rooms. 
  • Cafeteria: You can visit the cafeteria, which offers a variety of snacks, sandwiches, meals, coffee, and refreshments. You’re not allowed to bring any outside food to the site, so you can plan to have your lunch here.
  • Photography: You can take photographs for personal use inside the camp and at the memorial site. However, audio, video, and written recordings are not allowed. Commercial photography or videography and tripods are not permitted at the site. 
  • Bookshop: A bookshop called ‘Literaturhandlung’ is located at the visitor’s center. It specializes in the literature on the history of the camp, victims of the Nazi regime, and Jewish literature.
Dachau Concentration Camp memorial site with visitors on a guided tour from Munich.
  • As Dachau is a place of remembrance, you are expected to wear appropriate attire. Avoid wearing extremely revealing clothing. Clothes with extremist symbols or inflammatory messages are prohibited.
  • Quite a lot of your Dachau concentration camp tour will involve walking outdoors, so make sure you’re well-wrapped if visiting in the winter. If you’re visiting during the summer months, wear sunblock, and carry umbrellas or hats for protection. 
  • The tour is about 5 hours long and you will have to walk quite a bit, so ensure you wear comfortable shoes.
  • Keep in mind that there are no storage lockers available on-site at the camp, so we recommend not bringing any heavy bags or luggage with you, as you’ll have to carry it around with you everywhere.

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Frequently asked questions about Dachau concentration camp tours

Do I need a ticket to visit the Dachau concentration camp?

Entry to the camp is free, and you don’t need a ticket to gain admission. However, you need to pay if you want to take a guided Dachau concentration camp tour.

Is there a time limit on my visit? How long does a guided tour of Dachau last?

It takes about 4 to 5 hours for an expert guide to give you a complete tour of Dachau. If your guided tour includes transfers to and from Munich, you will be bound by the duration of your tour. If you are visiting on your own, you can spend as much time as you require at the concentration camp.

Can I cancel my guided tour tickets?

Depending on the experience you choose, you can cancel your Dachau concentration camp tour tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund. However, make sure to check these details before purchasing your ticket online.

Can I store my luggage or personal belongings at the Dachau concentration camp?

Unfortunately, there are no luggage storage facilities at Dachau. It’s best to visit the camp without heavy bags or suitcases.

Is the Dachau concentration camp accessible for a person with disabilities?

Most areas and buildings at Dachau are accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility issues. However, some paths and areas of the grounds might be difficult to access as they are paved with gravel.

Are there any specific exhibits or areas at the Dachau concentration camp that might be particularly difficult to see?

Dachau was the location of some of the most horrific crimes against humanity. Keep in mind that some of the exhibits, like the gas chambers, the crematoriums, and the documentary film about the camp, might be a particularly intense and overwhelming experience.

What do I do if I feel overwhelmed during the Dachau concentration camp tour?

Dachau is a place of immense horror and tragedy, and visiting it will be an emotionally intense experience. We recommend taking short breaks between exhibits and pacing yourself so that you don’t get too overwhelmed. In case you need to step away for a bit, spend time in the camp’s open areas, near trees, to fortify yourself.

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