Stutthof Concentration Camp Half-Day Private Tour Stutthof Concentration Camp Half-Day Tour from Gdansk
ID: GYG30268-35840
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Learn the terrible tale of Stutthof Concentration Camp, the first concentration camp in Polish territory. Hear the history behind the torture and murder of thousands of people from more than 25 countries, and the camp's liberation in 1945.
Stutthof concentration camp was the first concentration camp in the territory of Poland and as such, was in operation for the longest period of time. It had been established in order to exterminate Jewish and Polish Intelligence, mainly from the Pomerania and the Free City of Gdansk. Built in 1939 and initially intended for approximately 3,000 people, this camp gradually became the place of torment and slaughter for over 110 thousand prisoners from 26 countries, most of whom were tortured, forced to work, or died in gas chambers.
The Stutthof concentration camp is currently open for visitors. Since the exposition is quite drastic, it may be visited only by persons who are aged 13 or over. The trip lasts 5 hours and the tour includes the entrance ticket to the museum as well as a guided visit to the former Stutthof area – the old and new camp quarters, the main commander’s villa, gas chambers, crematorium, and the monument to its victims. Additionally, it is also possible to watch a film about the camp.
Highlights
- Visit the old and new camp quarters of Stutthof
- See the commander’s villa
- Go to the gas chambers, and crematorium and hear terrifying tales of mass murder
- Pay your respects at the camp victims’ monument
- Learn about the persecution and occupation of Pomerania
- Discover the first Nazi concentration camp outside German territory
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the camp can only be visited by persons over 13 years of age
• Pick-up is available from hotels in Gdansk, Sopot, and Gdynia
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup is available from hotels in Gdansk, Sopot, and Gdynia. Please provide the address of where you would like to be picked up upon booking.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
