Mauthausen Memorial
Mauthausen, Austria
The former Nazi concentration camp on a hill above the Danube, now a memorial and museum. Entry is free; allow at least two hours and visit the granite quarry with its Stairs of Death.
The Mauthausen Memorial, a former concentration camp, stands on a rise above the Danube in Upper Austria. From 1938 to 1945 the Mauthausen camp, Gusen and more than 40 subcamps formed the centre of Nazi persecution on Austrian soil; about 190,000 people were imprisoned here and around 90,000 were murdered. Today the site is a memorial and a place of historical and political education, and admission is free.
The memorial includes two permanent exhibitions, one in the former infirmary, the “Room of Names”, the International Memorial Park and the Wiener Graben quarry with the “Stairway of Death”. In the summer half-year the memorial is open daily, in the winter half-year only from Tuesday to Sunday (check changeover dates and current hours at mauthausen-memorial.org); the quarry is accessible only in the summer season and in good weather (as of November 2026). Individual visitors can take introductory tours and audio guides for a fee. Allow plenty of time, and consider whether a visit is suitable for children and younger teenagers.
- Nearest town
- Mauthausen, Austria
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.2567, 14.5013
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Zeltplatz AuseeCampsite6 km from Mauthausen Memorial · 30 pitchesTentsDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping Ausee für Mobilheime und CaravansMotorhome stopover6 km from Mauthausen Memorial · 20 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalNo dogsWi-Fi
- Camping Au an der DonauCampsite6 km from Mauthausen MemorialTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Campingplatz PichlingerseeCampsite9 km from Mauthausen MemorialTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Mountaincamp PfenningbergCampsite11 km from Mauthausen Memorial · 2 pitchesElectricityShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping am FlussCampsite22 km from Mauthausen Memorial · 50 pitchesTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Mauthausen Memorial?
Mauthausen Memorial is in Mauthausen, Austria, at GPS 48.2567, 14.5013. It is about 17 km from Linz.
Can you camp near Mauthausen Memorial?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Zeltplatz Ausee, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mauthausen Memorial?
Mauthausen Memorial is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Danube through Upper Austria: Passau to Melk.
What is there to see near Mauthausen Memorial?
Places worth a stop nearby: St. Florian Abbey (11 km), Pöstlingberg (19 km), Maria Taferl Basilica (49 km) and Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint (50 km).
When is the best time to visit Mauthausen Memorial?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)