Oskar Schindler's Factory (Fabryka Schindlera)

The basics

Plan to spend about two hours on Oskar Schindler's Factory (Fabryka Schindlera) tours, with exhibits telling the story of the Nazi occupation of Krakow from 1939 to 1944. Visit the Schindler Factory independently or as part of a Krakow walking tour, a film sites walking tour, or a Jewish heritage tour, which help you delve deeper into the history of Krakow. To see more, book a combo package with a guided tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and a 2-day museum pass with admission to Oskar Schindler's factory.

Things to know before you go

• Admission to the Schindler Factory is free on Mondays, but entry and hours are limited.

• It's best to book Oskar Schindler's Factory (Fabryka Schindlera) tickets in advance online, as same-day tickets may not be available.

• The Schindler Factory closes early on the first Monday of the month.

• The last tickets are sold an hour and a half before closing time.

• English explanations are available throughout the museum.

How to get there

The Schindler Factory is located on Lipowa Street, about 2 miles (3 kilometers) southeast of Krakow's Old Town ((Kraków Stare Miasto). If you are not visiting on a tour, public transport is available by bus or tram. Take the bus to the Krakowska Akademia stop on Herlinga Grudzińskiego Street, or take tram 7, 13, or 24 to Ghetto Heroes Square (Plac Bohaterow Getta).

When to get there

Oskar Schindler's Factory (Fabryka Schindlera) is open throughout the year, with extended hours from Apr. 1 to Oct. 31. It is busiest on weekends and holidays. The city of Krakow experiences very cold winters, so it’s best to visit the city from spring through fall to avoid icy and freezing conditions.

Krakow's Jewish heritage and “Schindler's List”

For more about Krakow's Jewish heritage and Oskar Schindler's actions in World War II, visit the Jewish Quarter and view the 33 Holocaust memorial chairs. Also check out the Remuh Cemetery, the oldest in the city, and stroll along Szeroka Street, the heart of Kazimierz, to see remnants of the old ghetto wall. Finally, follow in Schindler's footsteps and visit real-life filming locations used for Schindler's List, the 1993 Steven Spielberg film that immortalized him.