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Kulmhof Tour: Explore German Nazi's First Death Camp in Poland from Warsaw

Chelmno nad Nerem

Embark on a haunting journey to Kulmhof, the first German Nazi death camp in Poland. Explore the dark history of World War 2 and the Holocaust on this immersive tour from Warsaw.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kulmhof Death Camp Museum - Kulmhof (Chelmno nad Nerem) is located about 2,5 hours drive from Warsaw. When we get there, first we will pay a visit to the museum. There is brand new exhibition devoted to the history of German death camp in Kulmhof.
We will see a short movie in the Granary, take a look at the remnants of palace (not much left), and also presbytery used by the Sonderkommando as an administration building. Then we will continue to the Rzuchow Forest. This is where gassed people were burned and buried in mass graves. Please keep in mind that the camp was destroyed by Germans in 1945.

What's Included

Private driver/guide
In-vehicle air conditioning

Additional Information

Kulmhof was the first German Nazi death camp established in Poland in 1941. Despite a brief pause, it functioned until 1944. This place is situated a mere 180 km west of Warsaw and it’s easily accessible by car. The travel time from Warsaw to Kulmhof is a little over 2 hours one way. Typically, visitors spend around 3 hours at the location. Altogether, the Kulmhof Tour takes approximately 7-8 hours. It is particularly recommended for individuals with an interest in World War 2 and the Holocaust.