Stalag Luft III Prisoner Camp Museum
The site of one of the largest prison escapes of World War II, featuring a museum with replicas, original items, and memorials.

📜 Museum dedicated to Stalag Luft III, a WWII POW camp in Żagań, Poland.
🔍 Site of the famous 'Great Escape' and 'Wooden Horse' escapes.

Why Go

🎭 Full-size replica of a hut and original camp items
🚶 Explore the 'Harry' tunnel memorial and original camp foundations
📚 Learn about the largest prison breaks of WWII 📽️ Watch exhibitions and a short movie about the camp's history.
📍 Visit the cemetery with the original mausoleum for executed prisoners.
🌍 Poignant historical site honoring Allied POWs

Why Avoid

💸 Small donation for entry, cash only (Zloty or Euro)
🚗 Long drive from major cities like Wroclaw (approx. 2 hours)
🏚️ Original camp site mostly ruins, requires imagination

Tips

🗓️ Admission is free on Tuesdays.
🗣️ Consider arranging a tour with a volunteer for deeper insights.
🎬 Watch 'The Great Escape' film before visiting for better context

Cost

💰 Admission free on Tuesdays, small donation (cash only) other days.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays.

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