Gross Rosen concentration camp, a grim chapter from World War II, emerged as a subcamp of Sachsenhausen near Berlin. Established in August 1940, it swiftly gained notoriety as one of the harshest in the German Third Reich. The first prisoners endured grueling 12-hour shifts in the local granite quarry, receiving meager rations and minimal medical aid. Of the 125,000 inmates, including Jews, Poles, and citizens of the Soviet Union, an estimated 40,000 fell victim to the brutal conditions during its existence. This haunting history serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities witnessed within the camp's confines.
Pickup included
We will pick you up from your place of stay in Wroclaw and take you for a tour to Gross Rossen Concentration Camp.
Explore the poignant history of Gross Rosen Concentration Camp through a guided sightseeing experience. Witness the stark reality preserved within the original barracks, delve into the haunting prisoner kitchen, and stand in solemn reflection at the crematorium. Discover the profound stories in the basement exhibition of the former "Weberei" commando and witness the reconstruction of prison staff roles. Walk through an original prisoner barrack, visit the somber bathhouse, and contemplate the gravity of the granite quarry area. This immersive journey ensures a respectful understanding of the camp's harrowing past.
Drive back to Wroclaw takes around 90 minutes.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
we will pick you up from your place of stay in Wroclaw. Please wait outside the building.