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2023-10-01 112936 Mauthausen Memorial📷 Tim Rademacher, CC BY-SA 4.0

Mauthausen Memorial

Mauthausen, Austria

History

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.

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

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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 AuseeCampsite
    6 km from Mauthausen Memorial · 30 pitches
    TentsDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • Camping Ausee für Mobilheime und CaravansMotorhome stopover
    6 km from Mauthausen Memorial · 20 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalNo dogsWi-Fi
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  • Camping Au an der DonauCampsite
    6 km from Mauthausen Memorial
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz PichlingerseeCampsite
    9 km from Mauthausen Memorial
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  • Mountaincamp PfenningbergCampsite
    11 km from Mauthausen Memorial · 2 pitches
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  • Camping am FlussCampsite
    22 km from Mauthausen Memorial · 50 pitches
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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)