Shore Excursion from Linz: Mauthausen Memorial
Remembrance on the Danube
- Duration
- 4.0 hours
- Group
- up to 25 people
- Languages
- German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
This private shore excursion takes you from the Danube port of Linz to the Mauthausen Memorial, the site of the largest Nazi concentration camp on Austrian soil. An experienced guide leads you through the memorial with care.
The Mauthausen concentration camp was set up in 1938, shortly after Austria's annexation, next to a granite quarry. Tens of thousands of people from all over Europe were murdered here and in its subcamps or died from forced labor, hunger and disease.
Your guide leads you across the former camp grounds, to the Wiener Graben quarry with the so-called Stairs of Death and to the national memorials. There is room for questions, silence and conversation, and you learn how Austria deals with this part of its history today.
This private shore excursion is planned around your ship's schedule. Your guide keeps an eye on the clock so you are back on board relaxed and on time.
Highlights
- The former camp grounds
- The Wiener Graben quarry and Stairs of Death
- The national memorials
- The memorial's exhibitions
- Time for questions and reflection
The route
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1Linz
Departure from the ship's dock.
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2Mauthausen Memorial
Camp grounds and exhibitions.
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3Wiener Graben
Quarry and Stairs of Death.
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4Memorial park
Monuments of the nations.
Who this tour is for
Cruise passengers interested in 20th-century history, school groups and heritage trips.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees for audio guides or publications are not included in the tour price and are paid on site. Your guide will let you know in advance which tickets you will need.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour, so you pay one price per group, not per person. The amount depends on the duration and group size, and you receive a quote with your request.
How do you plan the return to the ship?
Mauthausen is about half an hour from Linz. We plan the trip with a buffer before departure, or with a return to a later dock if your schedule allows.
