Terezín Memorial
Terezín, Czechia
A fortress town and memorial that served as a prison and ghetto in the Second World War, with a museum, cemetery and the Small Fortress. Allow a half day and approach the visit with respect; some exhibits are hard to see.
Terezín was founded in 1780 under Emperor Joseph II as a fortress town and named after his mother, Maria Theresa. In the Second World War, from 1941 to 1945, the town served as a ghetto, mainly for Jews from the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia; the Small Fortress next to it was a Gestapo prison. The Nazis staged the ghetto as a "model ghetto" in order to deceive the public about the true conditions.
The memorial comprises several sites, including the Small Fortress with the National Cemetery, the Ghetto Museum, the Magdeburg Barracks, a prayer room, and the crematorium and Jewish cemetery. The town itself has remained largely unchanged since the ghetto period. Allow at least half a day and visit the sites with the quiet they deserve; some exhibitions are harrowing.
- Nearest town
- Terezín, Czechia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.5114, 14.1506
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 June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camp Slavoj LitomericeCampsite2 km from Terezín MemorialTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Karavan kemp NučničkyMotorhome stopover5 km from Terezín MemorialTentsMotorhomesWaste disposal
- Kemp PíšťanyCampsite6 km from Terezín MemorialTentsCaravansMotorhomes
- Cyklokemp LoděniceCampsite13 km from Terezín MemorialTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Kemp ŽelízyCampsite24 km from Terezín MemorialTentsDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Hotel a kemp FormuleCampsite25 km from Terezín Memorial · 20 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Czechia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Terezín Memorial?
Terezín Memorial is in Terezín, Czechia, at GPS 50.5114, 14.1506. It is about 29 km from Mělník.
Can you camp near Terezín Memorial?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Slavoj Litomerice, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Terezín Memorial?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tisá Rocks (32 km), Edmund’s Gorge (41 km), Pravčická brána (43 km) and Königstein Fortress (46 km).
When is the best time to visit Terezín Memorial?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)