Oświęcim · Poland
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial tickets: Free
Main adult ticket: Entry without a guide. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Camp (1940–1945), listed by UNESCO in 1979.
- Entry without a guideFree, with a named entry pass booked online. Only at set times of day, later in the afternoon (in October from 4pm)Free
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Entry to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau is free. A fee is charged only for a guided tour with one of the Memorial's educators (about 3½ hours, with a headset and the shuttle between the two sites); its price is shown when booking. Concessions on guided tours for pupils and students up to 26, over 75s and disabled visitors.
Opening hours
Open every day except 1 January, 25 December and Easter Sunday. Last entry from 2pm in December to 7pm in June to August (5pm in October); you can stay 90 minutes after. Earlier in the day, entry is with a guide only.
Booking
Every visitor needs a named entry pass, booked only on the Memorial's own site, visit.auschwitz.org: none are given out at the entrance. Free passes must be booked at least 7 days ahead, while they last. Bring ID, arrive 30 minutes early for security, and bring no bag larger than 35 × 25 × 15 cm. Not recommended for children under 14.
Buy from the official seller: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum: individual visitors
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial?
The main adult ticket (Entry without a guide) costs Free. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial for free?
Entry to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau is free. A fee is charged only for a guided tour with one of the Memorial's educators (about 3½ hours, with a headset and the shuttle between the two sites); its price is shown when booking. Concessions on guided tours for pupils and students up to 26, over 75s and disabled visitors.
When is the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial open?
Open every day except 1 January, 25 December and Easter Sunday. Last entry from 2pm in December to 7pm in June to August (5pm in October); you can stay 90 minutes after. Earlier in the day, entry is with a guide only.
Do you need to book Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial tickets in advance?
Every visitor needs a named entry pass, booked only on the Memorial's own site, visit.auschwitz.org: none are given out at the entrance. Free passes must be booked at least 7 days ahead, while they last. Bring ID, arrive 30 minutes early for security, and bring no bag larger than 35 × 25 × 15 cm. Not recommended for children under 14.