Historical Sites
The former inmates' camp, the SS casern, the memorial complex, the cemeteries of the Soviet Special Camp No. 2, and all other outdoor facilities can be visited daily until dusk.
(We recommend that you do not visit the former detention cells, the former crematorium, and the exhibitions with children under the age of 12.)
Exhibitions
There are four exhibitions to visit at the memorial – a historical and an art exhibition about the concentration camp, the history of Soviet Special Camp No. 2, and the history of the memorial.
April – October:
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays
9:00 am – 6:00 pm (last entry 5:30 pm)
November – March:
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (last entry 3:30 pm)
Closed on Mondays, December 24 to 26, December 31, and January 1.
Information
Before visiting the memorial, we recommend consulting our staff at the Visitor Information Centre located at the parking lot.
April – October:
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays
9:00 am – 6:20 pm
November – March:
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays
9:00 am – 4:20 pm
(Multimedia guides can also be rented on Mondays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm)
Closed on December 24 to 26, December 31, and January 1.
E-Mail: information(at)buchenwald(dot)de
Phone.: +49 (0)3643 430 200
Cafe Paul
Café Paul is an inclusionary project operated by Lebenshilfe-Werk Weimar-Apolda.
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
E-Mail: g.dathe(at)dlw-we-ap(dot)de
Phone.: +49 (0)3643 430 300
Bookshop
April – October:
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays
9:00 am – 6:20 pm
November – March:
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays
9:00 am – 4:20 pm
Closed on Mondays, from December 24 to 26, on December 31, and January 1.
E-Mail: buchhandlung(at)buchenwald(dot)de
Phone.: +49 (0)3643 430 151
Buchenwald Memorial Information inside the Tourist Information Centre
Before visiting the Buchenwald Memorial, you can receive comprehensive information and advice in Weimar at the Buchenwald Memorial Information Office located inside the Tourist Information Centre at Marktplatz.
April – December:
Monday to Saturday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday and holidays 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
January – March:
Monday to Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Closed on December 24 to 26, December 31, and January 1.
E-Mail: buchenwaldinfo-weimar(at)buchenwald(dot)de
Phone: +49 (0)3643 745 500
Cinema
In the cinema, which is located behind the Visitor Information Centre, a documentary about the Buchenwald Concentration Camp can be viewed every hour on the hour from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (approx. 30 min., German with English subtitles).
Versions with subtitles in French and for the hearing impaired, as well as other documentaries, for example about the Soviet Special Camp No. 2, can be viewed by prior arrangement with the Visitor Information Centre.
Large groups are requested to register with the Visitor Information Centre in advance by e-mail (information@buchenwald.de), so that we can ensure there are sufficient seats for all visitors.
