Help Keep Auschwitz Visitor Information Independent, and Free
Hi, I’m Łukasz, a licensed Auschwitz guide since 2006. I built this website to ensure that every visitor has access to clear and practical information. This is a 100% independent project. No ads. No corporate sponsors. Just one guide’s mission to help you prepare for a life-changing experience.
Over 20 Years of Experience • Licensed Museum Educator • 100% Independent • No Ads
Łukasz provided us with the best possible tour of the grounds and museum, through his extensive knowledge and ability to set the correct tone of reverence and self-reflection that allowed each of us to internalize the gravity of the experience.
— Jeff J., USA
— Jeff J., USA
Ways to Support My Mission
Choose the amount that feels right for you — every contribution helps keep this independent guide up-to-date, and free for everyone. Your voluntary support is optional and does not constitute payment for goods or services.
- €10 — Helps keep the site fast, secure, and ad-free for hundreds of visitors every day.
- €25 — Helps me monitor and update scam warnings and practical visitor advice.
- €50 — Contributes to new maps, educational articles, and the upcoming Visitor Preparation App.
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- Recipient: Łukasz Tarnowski
- Title: Darowizna
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🛡️ Protecting Your Visit from Scams: Your support allows me to monitor dishonest booking sites—ensuring that history is never exploited by fraudsters for quick profit.
Why I Built This Website
For many years, I guided visitors through Auschwitz-Birkenau and heard the same questions repeatedly. Many people still arrive without tickets, unsure what to expect, or where the tours begin. I wanted visitors to have one reliable place to prepare.
In 2017 I decided to act. I spent my nights learning to code to build a fast and reliable way for you to plan your visit. To ensure that the history of Auschwitz is available to everyone.
Our guide Łukasz was fantastic, his sincere story about Auschwitz-Birkenau touched the heart. Even now it's hard to stop thinking about it. You can't help but feel that he really cares. Thank you, it's very important, especially these days.
— Monika J., Lithuania
— Monika J., Lithuania
What Your Support Protects
Reliable Visitor Information
- ticketing changes
- scam warnings
- practical travel advice
- preparation guidance
Website Maintenance and Updates
- hosting and infrastructure
- multilingual support
- protection against bots
- fast and accessible content
Long-Term Development
- new educational articles
- maps and planning tools
- expanded visitor resources
- improved navigation
I am a history teacher and I am writing this e-mail to let you know how grateful we were for our wonderful guides Marianna and Łukasz's work. Both of them were not only extremely knowledgeable about the camp and its historical background but also very helpful and kind to us.
— Anna É., Hungary
— Anna É., Hungary
Building the Next Chapter of Holocaust Education
My long-term goal is to create educational resources that help people understand Auschwitz history more deeply — before, during, and after a visit. Support today helps build future educational tools designed to preserve historical understanding for the next generation.
Education App
A digital tool designed to guide visitors through the historical context and emotional gravity of Auschwitz before they arrive.
Curated Books
A collection of memoirs, testimonies, and historical literature to help you continue your learning journey long after you return home.
Why now?
In a time when Holocaust denial persists, accessible first-hand testimonies and tools are more important than ever.
Preparing for Auschwitz matters.
If this guide helped you feel informed, ready, or less overwhelmed, you can help keep it available for future visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my support secure?
Yes. All payments are processed through world-class trusted providers including Stripe, PayPal, and Wise.
Is this a donation?
Yes. All support is voluntary and received as a private gift (darowizna) to sustain this independent educational project.
Is this connected to the Museum?
No. This is a 100% independent project. I am a licensed guide, but this resource is not affiliated with the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum.
Will I receive anything in return?
No physical products or services are exchanged. Your contribution ensures this guide remains free, ad-free, and accessible to everyone worldwide.
Support is voluntary and helps maintain the independent educational project VisitAuschwitz.info.