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Engaging Auschwitz: An analysis of young
travelers experiences of Holocaust Tourism
Engaging Auschwitz: An analysis of young
travelers experiences of Holocaust Tourism
This article considers the experiences of young
travellers visiting the site of the Auschwitz-
Birkenau concentration camp in Poland.
Introduction
The emergence of the sites of former Nazi concentration
camps such as that at Auschwitz-Birkenau as tourist
attractions is a notable facet of late twentieth century
tourism and part of a much wider fascination with the past
and, particularly, the bloodier, darker and more tragic
aspects of history.
Analysis of young travellers
experience of Holocaust Tourism
Participants were both male and female and from various
English speaking countries (three Canadian, four American,
one Australian).
Using a flexible interview schedule, interviews were
conducted in casual settings, notably quieter corners of
Krakow cafes where adequate tape recordings could be
made.
For example of interviews
One female interviewee said so, it was, like,
coolnot cool (laugh), but it was interesting to
see (Catherine, American Female, 21)
Well, actually, [I came to Krakow] for two reasons.
The first is I wanted to see Auschwitz and the second
is that the flight was very cheap and I needed an
excuse to goand my friend that had previously lived
in Poland said you have to go, if you go to Eastern
Europe you have to go to Auschwitz.
(Thomas, Australian Male resident in London, 22)
For example of interviews
The message that these young travellers have
taken from their visit is phrased in terms of its
universality, and is therefore an accessible and
valued experience despite their lack of personal
connection with the Holocaust.
Dark Tourism & Holocaust Tourism
Travel undertaken to visit places associated with death or
suffering such as Auschwitz, Poland, and cemeteries or
New Yorks Ground Zero. Also called black tourism or
grief tourism.
Robben Island
The Cambodian Landmine museum in
Siem Reap
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Museum
Problem
Interviews Jewish offend him severely, when
the interviewer asked about this camp.
Conclusion
The focus of this research has been on the
contemporary understanding and interpretation of
the Holocaust by young travellers and their
attempt to actively engage with such a tragic part
of history. The motivations for young travellers to
visit Auschwitz are complex, drawing on personal
interest and feelings of moral obligation.

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Engaging Auschwitz

  • 1. Engaging Auschwitz: An analysis of young travelers experiences of Holocaust Tourism
  • 2. Engaging Auschwitz: An analysis of young travelers experiences of Holocaust Tourism This article considers the experiences of young travellers visiting the site of the Auschwitz- Birkenau concentration camp in Poland.
  • 3. Introduction The emergence of the sites of former Nazi concentration camps such as that at Auschwitz-Birkenau as tourist attractions is a notable facet of late twentieth century tourism and part of a much wider fascination with the past and, particularly, the bloodier, darker and more tragic aspects of history.
  • 4. Analysis of young travellers experience of Holocaust Tourism Participants were both male and female and from various English speaking countries (three Canadian, four American, one Australian). Using a flexible interview schedule, interviews were conducted in casual settings, notably quieter corners of Krakow cafes where adequate tape recordings could be made.
  • 5. For example of interviews One female interviewee said so, it was, like, coolnot cool (laugh), but it was interesting to see (Catherine, American Female, 21)
  • 6. Well, actually, [I came to Krakow] for two reasons. The first is I wanted to see Auschwitz and the second is that the flight was very cheap and I needed an excuse to goand my friend that had previously lived in Poland said you have to go, if you go to Eastern Europe you have to go to Auschwitz. (Thomas, Australian Male resident in London, 22) For example of interviews
  • 7. The message that these young travellers have taken from their visit is phrased in terms of its universality, and is therefore an accessible and valued experience despite their lack of personal connection with the Holocaust.
  • 8. Dark Tourism & Holocaust Tourism Travel undertaken to visit places associated with death or suffering such as Auschwitz, Poland, and cemeteries or New Yorks Ground Zero. Also called black tourism or grief tourism.
  • 10. The Cambodian Landmine museum in Siem Reap
  • 11. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
  • 12. Problem Interviews Jewish offend him severely, when the interviewer asked about this camp.
  • 13. Conclusion The focus of this research has been on the contemporary understanding and interpretation of the Holocaust by young travellers and their attempt to actively engage with such a tragic part of history. The motivations for young travellers to visit Auschwitz are complex, drawing on personal interest and feelings of moral obligation.