Zigeunerlager Auschwitz, Internment Camp in Poland
Zigeunerlager Auschwitz was a camp section for Romani people within the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Established in 1943 by the Nazi regime, the camp housed thousands of Romani from across Europe.
The term 'Zigeunerlager' is derived from the German word for gypsy, underscoring the ethnocentric policies of the Nazis.
Today, the site stands as a somber memorial and testament to the atrocities committed during World War II.
It represents a chilling example of racially motivated internment and genocide.
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Inception
1943
Part of
Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration camp
GPS coordinates
50.03750,19.17333
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:28
