1. The Judenrampe – The Beginning of the End

See the longest-standing unloading and selection ramp. Walk along the railway leading to the infamous “Gate of Death” at Auschwitz II-Birkenau – the very path taken by trains packed with nameless prisoners. Discover the vast “Kartoffellagerhalle” food warehouses, a chilling reminder of the logistics that fueled the camp system.

2. Bor/Budy Women’s Penal Subcamp – Without Mercy

Explore one of Auschwitz’s least known and most terrifying stories. The Bor/Budy subcamp was a place of extreme cruelty, where women were subjected to inhuman punishments and stripped of all dignity.

3. Auschwitz III Monowitz & IG Farben – The Industrial Face of Crime

Learn how industrial greed turned into genocide. Monowitz, the largest Auschwitz subcamp, was created for the chemical giant IG Farben. Prisoners were forced into brutal slave labor in the factory – profit always came before human life. Today, the exhibition is held in Poland’s first hard coal mine, where every worn floor mark speaks of suffering.

4. The SS Canteen – Grotesque Normality

Just a few kilometers from the crematoria, SS officers once enjoyed beer, films, and boxing matches. In this building, Himmler himself delivered speeches. Step into an original railway wagon used to deport prisoners – feel the rough wood and sealed doors, a haunting reminder of journeys with no return.

5. Memorial Museum of the Inhabitants of the Oświęcim Region – The Last Ray of Light

Even in times of darkness, some chose courage. This multimedia museum tells the story of locals who risked everything to smuggle food, messages, and hope to prisoners. With an audio guide, you uncover tales of loyalty, sacrifice, and humanity missing from standard exhibitions.