Umschlagplatz
Plaza Historic Warsaw site of Jewish deportations, wartime memorial
The Umschlagplatz in Warsaw marks the World War II collection point for Jewish deportations to Treblinka; a simple monument and plaques memorialize those events and draw visitors studying Holocaust history.
The Umschlagplatz is the historical site in Warsaw where Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto were assembled for deportation to extermination camps, most notably Treblinka, during the Second World War. The location is now an official memorial to those events.
Today a commemorative monument and plaques mark the square and are visited for remembrance and education; inscriptions and names recall the victims and the scale of the deportations. The site forms part of the broader network of World War II and Holocaust memorials in the city.
During 1942 and into 1943 the square functioned as the departure point organized by occupying authorities for mass transports from the ghetto. After the war the place became a focus for memorialisation and annual commemorative events.
The Umschlagplatz lies within central Warsaw on the edge of the former Warsaw Ghetto area; it is close to contemporary city streets and within walking distance of several museums and other memorials dedicated to Jewish Warsaw.
- Historical significance: Marking point for deportations of Warsaw Ghetto inhabitants to extermination camps, most notably Treblinka, during 1942-1943.
How to Get to Umschlagplatz #
Umschlagplatz sits on Stawki Street in the Muranów district of central Warsaw, immediately adjacent to the POLIN Museum and the former Jewish Ghetto area. From Warsaw’s Old Town or Warszawa Centralna the site is an easy walk (roughly 10-25 minutes depending on start); by car it’s a short drive north from the city centre via Aleje Jana Pawła II and ul. Andersa (typically 5-15 minutes depending on traffic). Local buses and trams serve the Muranów/Stawki area - expect a short walk (several minutes) from the nearest stop to the monument.
Tips for Visiting Umschlagplatz #
- Visit early morning or late afternoon for a quieter, more reflective experience-tours and school groups are most common around midday.
- Approach the memorial from Stawki Street and allow time to read the onsite plaques; the POLIN Museum (a short walk away) provides essential historical context and makes a meaningful combination.
- Be mindful that this is a solemn Holocaust memorial: keep noise low and plan for a short, respectful visit rather than sightseeing photography-heavy stops.
Best Time to Visit Umschlagplatz #
Visit in spring (March-May) for the most comfortable weather and fewer crowds at this outdoor Warsaw memorial.
Weather & Climate near Umschlagplatz #
Umschlagplatz's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (509 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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