March of the Living 2025 in Auschwitz – Date and Event Details
March 12, 2025
The March of the Living in Auschwitz will take place on April 24, 2025. Find out event details, the historical significance, and museum closure dates.
March of the Living 2025 in Auschwitz – Date and Event Details
March of the Living 2025 – When and Where?
The March of the Living in Oświęcim will take place on April 24, 2025, as confirmed by Andrzej Kacorzyk, Deputy Director of the Auschwitz Museum. This significant annual event, held on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), gathers thousands of young Jewish participants from around the world, along with Polish youth, to honor the memory of Holocaust victims.
Why Is the 2025 March of the Living Special?
The 2025 edition holds particular significance as it marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the most infamous Nazi concentration and extermination camp. During World War II, Nazi Germany murdered approximately one million Jews at the site.
Participants will walk the symbolic three-kilometer route from the gate bearing the inscription Arbeit macht frei at Auschwitz I to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, where the main ceremony will take place.
Walk in the footsteps of history on a professionally guided visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau – one of the most important memorial sites in the world. Departing from Krakow, this all-inclusive tour offers powerful insight, respectful reflection, and seamless logistics, so you can focus on what truly matters. Led by a licensed guide, you'll visit both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau and return with a deeper understanding of the past. Whether travelling solo or with others, this tour is trusted by thousands every year for its emotional impact and flawless organisation.
Duration: 7hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Secure your skip-the-line entry to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and take part in an official guided tour led by a licensed museum educator. This is a unique opportunity to reflect on history in a respectful setting. Skip-the-line tickets are ideal for visitors who prefer to travel to the site independently and join the guided group on location.
Duration: 4hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Book a private transfer from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and travel comfortably without worrying about public transport or fixed timetables. Choose between one-way transport or a round-trip option with the driver waiting on site.
The first March of the Living was organized in 1988 as a symbolic response to the tragic death marches at the end of World War II, when the Nazis evacuated concentration camp prisoners deeper into the Third Reich.
Museum Closures and Visitor Information
Visitors planning a trip to Auschwitz should be aware of museum closures and increased crowds in April:
April 24, 2025 – The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum will be closed due to the March of the Living.
April 20, 2025 – The museum will also be closed for Easter Sunday.
During this period, expect higher visitor numbers and increased traffic around the museum.
Summary
The March of the Living is one of the most important Holocaust remembrance events, attracting thousands of participants from around the world each year. In 2025, it takes on even greater significance with the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation. Travelers planning to visit Auschwitz during this time should take into account museum closures and increased visitor numbers.
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Duration: 11hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Secure your skip-the-line entry to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and take part in an official guided tour led by a licensed museum educator. This is a unique opportunity to reflect on history in a respectful setting. Skip-the-line tickets are ideal for visitors who prefer to travel to the site independently and join the guided group on location.
Duration: 4hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Walk in the footsteps of history on a professionally guided visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau – one of the most important memorial sites in the world. Departing from Krakow, this all-inclusive tour offers powerful insight, respectful reflection, and seamless logistics, so you can focus on what truly matters. Led by a licensed guide, you'll visit both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau and return with a deeper understanding of the past. Whether travelling solo or with others, this tour is trusted by thousands every year for its emotional impact and flawless organisation.
Duration: 7hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Book a private transfer from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and travel comfortably without worrying about public transport or fixed timetables. Choose between one-way transport or a round-trip option with the driver waiting on site.
Duration: 7h
Live guide
Skip-theLine
Transportation included
