The history of Germany's Nazi reign, spanning from 1933 to 1945, begins with the Dachau Concentration Camp. Opened in spring 1933 as one of the initial camps under this regime, it has become a significant historical site widely recognized and remembered throughout Germany. The Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial was established to underscore the heinous acts committed during the era of the German Third Reich.

Located near Munich's Marienplatz or at the Radius Tours Office based on your ticket choice, this popular destination in Munich draws over 800,000 visitors annually. Your journey will commence with a bus or train ride from these locations to the memorial site, taking about 45 minutes to an hour. Upon arrival, you'll be guided through the expansive grounds of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial.

The first structure encountered is the Jourhaus, marked by its infamous inscription “Arbeit Macht Frei” or "Work will set you free." This phrase ominously greets visitors as they enter this memorial site dedicated to preserving history and honoring victims.

A Glimpse Of The Past

During your guided tour, conducted in English by expert guides well-versed in Germany's tumultuous past under Hitler’s dictatorship, you'll gain valuable historical insights. These trained professionals handle the sensitive subject matter with respect for those who suffered and are prepared to answer most of your queries.

• You will explore key sites like the roll call square, witness where victims were forced into labor within barracks, and view bunkers that held them under abhorrent living conditions.
• The gas chambers remain a haunting reminder of mass executions. As guides detail the procedures followed there, you'll reflect on the thousands who perished in these grim spaces.

This thought-provoking Dachau tour offers an memorable experience that profoundly impacts visitors over its five-hour duration, leaving them deeply moved by what they've witnessed and learned about this historic location.