Exploseum Factory DAG — Attraction in Bydgoszcz

We took the #68 city bus to the Exlosium. (I was only 3 PLN and the Explosium stop is the last stop so the bus label conviently says Explosium - make sure to get on one that says that since not all #68's go the whole way). From the bus stop, it's a lovely 15 minute walk through the woods to the museum entrance (there is a road all the way to the front door but the bus doesn't drop there. You could, however, park there). The walk through the green and peaceful woods really set the experience, especially as we walked by a couple ruins overrun with new growth. If you like hiking and need a quick taste of the woods then walk from the bus stop. At the entrance, the front desk offered us a copy of an English guide that they are in the process of preparing. However, the stapled stack of papers they gave us must have been a master as they made us promise to give it back at the end so I don't think it's ready for regular distribution but you could ask. We also downloaded polish on Google translate and that helped with the signs too (there were a couple signs and recordings in English and one of the movies was subtitled). The museum is set up as a museum you travel through, following a trail through the buildings and tunnels with well-done exhibits along the way. It was neat to have the uncertainty of what's next around the corner or through the next tunnel. We never saw another person while on the museum path so we had the place to ourselves (although you're almost constantly on security cameras). Note that there are several sets of stairs and no way around so this isn't handicapped accessible, as far as I could tell (unless the museum staff has a special guided route?). Also it's worth noting that I never saw spiders, webs or bugs of any sort in tunnels nor any sign of animal presense - the place is impeccably clean.

It was very powerful being in the actual Nazi facility, imaging what went on in the very places we were standing. Walking through the whole museum took us about 3 hours but you could do it faster if need be. It felt like an adventure off the beaten path and such a powerful day. I'm so glad we made the effort to take the bus out there to the edge of town. Oh, and there are plugs all over the place on the museum trail so it was easy to pause and charge my dying...

I had great expectations when I went on an excursion to the museum. But unfortunately I was completely disappointed. There are no exhibits in the museum, the guide was unprofessional. When I asked to show me at least something. The guide told me that all the exhibits were stolen and taken away by the Russians, in general the entire tour was similar to cheap propaganda and brainwashing. I just wasted my time and 20 zl.(((( At the second part of excursion she began harassment of foreigners for the purpose of immigration. Me she asked how better and faster immigrate to Germany. How much time it will be necessary to change the passport if she find a German and get married. What is my salary in Germany? Do I have a big house? What model of car do I have? and etc. I came to the museum to listen to the tour and as a result I just lost time, money and got a lot of negative impressions and gossip. I do not recommend visiting foreigners this museum. At least try do no take tour with tall and stupid...

Only currently available in Polish, this museum is a must-see for the world. They need funding to make everything available in English. Germans need to come here and see what they did to Poles and other victims of the War they started. This place is vast and incredible in scope. Unlike anything else you will ever experience. Much of it is underground and encased in thick concrete. Built and operated mostly by slave labour, the German company DAG has yet to pay restitution to the victims and their families for their crimes.

You may be able to privately hire a local guide who can translate everything but the museum only offers Polish language tours and placards. There was some English audio at the end in some of the victim display booths. This was partially funded by EU (pic included of funding breakdown) and Poland had to agree to keep it Polish only. Shame on Germany for extorting us with hush money. Sadly, this place needs some more sponsorship to get English tours...