From Linz, Austria, my teenage daughter & I boarded a regional bus to the former concentration camp. We had attempted to visit two days prior en route with our bikes (we were cycling along the EuroVelo 6), but that proved to be too complicated. It’s a good thing we went back without time pressure, as we spent 4 hours there, and would have stayed longer if we didn’t need to catch the last bus home.
I don’t want to say too much because I feel it would always be the wrong thing. If you ever have a chance to visit a concentration camp memorial, I recommend it. I had wanted to get to Auschwitz on this trip, but that will not be happening. I am thankful that our cycling route provided a opportunity to learn & remember in Mauthausen.
An app was provided as a free audio tour (entry is free as well). The sound did not work for us, but we were able to read the text. Download MauthausenAudioguide if you’d like to learn more about the numbered photos below. The app guides you through 24 pages in total.
Never again? 🕊
Carbon conscious COVID dodging family travel 
One day we hope to visit many of these ‘mid-to-eastern’ countries of Europe, and I always questioned whether I would be able (emotionally) to visit a former concentration camp. Thank you for this insight … but, still not sure.
I feel your comment, “I don’t want to say too much because I feel it would always be the wrong thing” is so apt for me, too.
I agree … never again? But, let’s never forget … and place faith in the majority of humanity.
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It was the list of names taking up an entire large room that got me.
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Thank you for sharing this, the app/audio guide was really interesting and I can imagine how moving it must have been in person.
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You are most welcome, Debra. (I have not watched it, but noticed a Mauthausen title on Netflix the other day.)
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