Free Admission to Auschwitz‑Birkenau – Important Changes!

May 7, 2025

As of May 1, 2025, free entry cards to Auschwitz‑Birkenau are no longer issued on‑site. Learn about guided tours and get practical visit tips.
Free Admission to Auschwitz‑Birkenau – Important Changes!

Free Admission to Auschwitz‑Birkenau – Important Changes!

New Booking Rules

As of May 1, 2025, free entry cards are no longer issued on-site. All tickets must now be reserved in advance. Free entry cards will be available from 90 to 7 days before your planned visit date. It is no longer possible to pick them up at the museum.

Reasons for the Changes

These new rules were implemented due to increasingly long queues that were crippling access to the museum.

Guided Tours

Visitors who were unable to reserve free entry cards in advance can still join a guided tour. However, even in this case, it’s not advisable to leave booking until the last minute, as there will now be even more demand for guided visits.

More Information

If you’re planning a visit and want to learn more about booking Auschwitz tours, as well as practical tips for touring, check out our comprehensive museum guide:
👉 How to Visit Auschwitz

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