Visit Auschwitz Camp, Haunted Houses, and Salt Mines in Krakow

Auschwitz Concentration Camp is the most notorious network of concentration camps of Nazi Germany, including Auschwitz I, Auschwitz II (Birkenau), and Auschwitz III (Monowitz).

Explore Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Haunted Houses, and Salt Mines in Krakow

Discover Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp

In 1947, Poland placed a short gun at Auschwitz I and II camps (the two largest concentration camp areas). Today, this place has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

This location is open year-round except for January 1st, December 25th, and Easter. Admission is usually free. However, during the peak season from April to October, tickets are only free before 10 a.m. and after 3 p.m.

You can reach Auschwitz camp by bus or train. Additionally, there are free shuttle buses to transport visitors from Auschwitz I to Auschwitz II (Birkenau), with two buses running every hour.

If you prefer guided tours instead of independent travel, you can search for tours online or ask your hotel to arrange one for around $32 to $40 per trip.

Moreover, there are several other interesting places for you to visit such as:

Lost Souls Alley Haunted House: where you can experience truly terrifying moments. Admission prices range from $5 to $8 per person, depending on the group size.

Wieliczka Salt Mine: located south of Krakow, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the oldest salt mines in the world.

The mine features impressive salt sculptures and chapels carved entirely out of rock salt. Admission tickets cost approximately $23.

If you want to join a full-service tour, including transportation, you will need to pay around $41.

Getting to Krakow

From Krakow Airport, you can reach the city center by airport taxi ($23), airport bus ($3), train ($2.3), or regular bus ($1.18).

By train: Dworzec Główny PKP is the central station in Krakow, located just outside the Old Town. This station not only connects to other cities in Poland but also links to various European cities such as Prague, Budapest, and Vienna.

By bus: There are several different bus routes across Europe to Krakow, such as Eurolines and Ecolines. From Warsaw (the capital of Poland), you can travel to Krakow by Polski bus.

By car: If you have GPS, you can easily navigate to Krakow.

If you're in any European country nearby without a car and want to save on rental costs, consider Daytrip service.

They'll help you travel from this city to another by private car, allowing you to stop for sightseeing along the way – something you can't do if you're traveling by train or bus.

In Krakow, it's recommended to rent an AirBnB apartment because most of them are centrally located and very affordable, with prices around $40 per night.

If you only want to explore the old town, you can simply walk. It's quite small, so there's no need for electric or bus transportation.

If you need to go to areas outside the city center, consider buying a ticket valid for both electric and bus transportation. Prices range from $0.82 for 20 minutes to $14 for 7 days.

A typical Polish breakfast includes smoked sausage, cheese, pastries, and bread.

Don't miss the opportunity to try pierogi (dumplings filled with meat or cheese), kotlet schabowy (breaded and fried pork cutlet served with bread), and kielbasa (sausage) for lunch and dinner.

Famous Polish desserts include sernik (cheesecake), makowiec (poppy seed cake), szarlotka (apple pie), ciasta drożdżowe (yeast cakes), and piernik (Polish gingerbread).

Also, don't forget to try Polish vodka made from grains and potatoes. You can find this drink at any bar.

According to a report by Bình Minh/Tuổi trẻ, Krakow is a must-visit destination, with attractions like Auschwitz and spooky haunted houses.

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