History of Schindler’s Factory & Wartime Kraków
The story of Oskar Schindler’s Factory cannot be told without understanding the history of Kraków during one of the darkest chapters in Europe’s past.
Between 1939 and 1945, the city became a witness to occupation, resistance, and the unimaginable suffering of its Jewish community. Yet, among the cruelty and despair, acts of courage and compassion emerged — including those that took place behind the gates of this very factory.
Oskar Schindler &
His Factory
Discover who Oskar Schindler was and how his factory became a shelter for more than a thousand Jews during the Holocaust.
Learn how everyday life changed in Kraków between 1939 and 1945 – from Nazi administration to resistance and survival.
Wartime Kraków
The Kraków Ghetto
Explore the history of the Jewish Ghetto, its creation, liquidation, and the tragic fate of its inhabitants.
Follow the places connected with the Kraków Ghetto and Schindler’s Factory — a path of remembrance linking key sites of wartime history.
Memory Trail in Kraków
Each of these stories forms a chapter of the wider history of Kraków during one of its darkest periods. Through authentic places and personal testimonies, visitors can better understand the past that shaped modern Kraków.