NEVER AGAIN!

A VISIT TO THE
DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP MEMORIAL

	Uncover one of the most gruesome chapters in German history and explore the grounds of the former Dachau concentration camp with me, including the roll call area, barracks, and crematorium area. Join me to explore this place as a modern-day memorial site, where the museum, religious sites, and memorial invite you to pause and learn.
	You can either start your tour at the Dachau Visitor Center or let me accompany you from Munich to Dachau. This is easily accessible by public transport or a comfortable taxi.
	Join me to explore how such a crime was possible and gain insight into the daily lives of the prisoners. Experience the history of this historic site, from the munitions factory to the prisoner camp, SS training camp, American special prison, refugee camp, and today's memorial.

Impressions

Description:

When the Dachau concentration camp opened at the end of March 1933, just weeks after Adolf Hitler came to power, no one knew that it would remain the only concentration camp to last a full 12 years, until the end of the Nazi regime. Moreover, not least because of the adjacent SS training camp, it was also considered a prototype for countless camps in Germany and Europe. When the site was liberated by US troops at the end of April 1945, more than 200,000 prisoners had been humiliated there, and at least 41,500 people had lost their lives. We owe the fact that we can visit this historic site today to the initiative and perseverance of several survivors. During our tour of the memorial grounds, we will try to understand the prisoners' daily lives, marked by hunger, disease, arbitrary treatment, and death, without losing sight of the question "How was this possible?", especially because it remains as relevant today as ever. Read more

Surely everyone already knows a lot about the Nazi era, as this topic and the concentration camps have been discussed extensively in films, books, and newspaper articles. Nevertheless, my guests repeatedly confirm that visiting the historical site is something completely different. On the grounds of the memorial, you can specifically address the questions surrounding this period of German history.

While we attempt to trace the typical path of a prisoner from arrival through registration, daily work, living conditions, punishment, illness, and often, sadly, death, we also focus on the various aspects of Nazi ideology and its entrenchment in the concentration camp system. In general, we will examine Dachau's role in a complex network of around 1,000 labor and extermination camps. The multifaceted history of the site will also play a role during our visit.

Another central component of the tour is the commemoration and remembrance of the victims of National Socialism. Both the international Nandor Glid Memorial and various religious memorial sites invite visitors to reflect on the crimes of that era and ask themselves how they can contribute to preventing a repeat of this history – never again!

The most important things in brief:

Meeting point:
according to the arrangement

public transport:
At the meeting point on the memorial site: S2 towards Dachau/Petershausen to Dachau station; continue with bus no. 726 directly to the memorial site

Duration:
If meeting on site, approximately 2.5 hours. If traveling together from Munich, please allow approximately 5 hours.

Distance:
approx. 2 km

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My tips for before and after our tour:

A tour of the memorial is very intensive and therefore somewhat strenuous. You should definitely also pay a visit to the old town of Dachau afterward, where you can enjoy a stunning view of Munich and the surrounding region from the castle. The town also offers pleasant inns and cozy cafés. Especially with young people, I like to take a trip to the Olympic grounds afterward, where you can continue to engage with the topic during a visit to the memorial to the Olympic attack. Beyond that, the grounds offer many recreational opportunities and are always worth a visit thanks to the impressive backdrop of the Olympic venues.

Frequently asked questions:

Can our group watch the film in the exhibition area in Dachau during the tour?

The new documentary is 40 minutes long and is only shown at specific times. Therefore, it's often difficult to fit the film into the tour. Of course, we're happy to schedule your visit so that you can watch the film after the tour.

Is there an age limit?

Yes, because tours of the memorial site are not permitted for young people under the age of 13. I personally strongly recommend that young people have already studied National Socialism in school before visiting the former concentration camp, because otherwise they may lack an understanding of the historical events taking place there.

Can the tour of Dachau be combined with a tour of the “Capital of the Movement” in Munich?

Of course, because if you plan the tour in Munich before visiting the concentration camp memorial, you'll already be optimally prepared for Dachau. This combination results in a strenuous but also intensive program that you and your group will surely remember.