Dachau
Germany · BavariaDE
Nazi concentration camp in Germany (1933–1945)
Dachau was one of the first concentration camps built by Nazi Germany and the longest-running one, opening on 22 March 1933. The camp was initially intended to intern the Nazi Party's political opponents, which consisted of communists, social democrats, and other dissidents. It was located on the grounds of an abandoned munitions factory northeast of the medieval town of Dachau, about 16 km (10 mi) northwest of Munich in the Gau Munich-Upper Bavaria, in Southern Germany. After its opening by Heinrich Himmler, its purpose was enlarged to include forced labor, and eventually, the imprisonment of Jews, Romani, Germans, and Austrians that the Nazi Party regarded as criminals, and, finally, foreign nationals from countries that Germany occupied or invaded. The Dachau camp system grew to include nearly 100 sub-camps, which were mostly work camps or Arbeitskommandos, and were located throughout southern Germany and Austria. The main camp was liberated by U.S. forces on 29 April 1945. Dachau was the third concentration camp to be liberated by British or American Allied forces.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 47,400
- Coordinates
- 48.260, 11.434
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 478 m
Overview of Dachau
Dachau sits in Bavaria, Germany and reads as a low-key town. With 47,400 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include culture and nature.
Things to do in Dachau
Culture in Dachau
(4)Dachau's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites, Monuments and Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Dachau. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Dachau
(1)Under nature, Dachau is tagged with Gardens. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Dachau's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Dachau
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Bavaria first, then drive or cycle into Dachau. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Dachau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dachau known for?
- Dachau is mainly a destination for culture and nature, set in Bavaria, Germany with around 47,400 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Dachau?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites, Monuments, Religious Sites and Gardens in Dachau. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Dachau?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Dachau located?
- Administratively, Dachau sits in Bavaria, Germany — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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