Oświęcim
Lesser Poland · Poland
Oświęcim, up close: traces of time and changes made to the site set the tone.
Scanned 28/07/2026
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Oświęcim
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- Place
- Oświęcim
- City
- Oświęcim
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Country
- Poland
- Coordinates
- 50.03484, 19.21030
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Transport & route
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Costs
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Hotels fromindicative estimate from €110/night
Your plan
A balanced plan by day, with realistic timing, food stops and bookable experiences.
3-day planProvider-backed
Ścieżka edukacyjna "Łęg Kamieniec"Ścieżka edukacyjna "Łęg Kamieniec"
- 09:30–11:00
- 13:00–14:00
- 15:00–16:30
Centrum Obsługi Odwiedzających Miejsce Pamięci Auschwitz
- 09:30–11:00
- 13:00–14:00
- 15:00–16:30
Aleja Drzew Pamięci w Oświęcimiu
- 09:30–11:00
- 13:00–14:00
Times are suggested. Check opening hours and availability before you go.
Nearby places
Weather & climate
Rain11°CFeels 10°C
Now11°CFeels 10°C
Wind9 km/hCurrent speed
Humidity93%Current level
Year-round rhythm
Climate rhythm
Monthly highs and lows above; rainfall sits below for quick seasonal reading.Temp rangeRain
Source: Open-Meteo
What to pack
A compact packing start based on destination conditions.
Comfortable walking shoes
A warm insulating layer
A compact rain shell
Sun protection
A refillable water bottle
What to eat
Żurek
A sour rye soup with sausage and hard‑boiled eggs, emblematic of Polish comfort food
Pierogi
Dumplings filled with potato and cheese, a staple of regional cuisine
Where to eat
Pierogarnia Rodzinna u Mamusi ….Przyjęcia grup turystycznych Muzeum Auschwitz
4.8 (879)
Good to know
Currency
PLN (zł)
Languages
Polish
Time zone
Europe/Warsaw
Plug type
Type C/E
Power
230V · 50Hz
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