Harmense

In Harmense, about two kilometers from Auschwitz – Birkenau, a satellite camp to Auschwitz was established in December, 1941. About 50 Poles worked with breeding chickens and rabbits, as well as the maintenance of fish ponds. After work, the prisoners were housed upstairs in a confiscated mansion. In June 1942, the male prisoners were moved to buildings in the village (Harmense) and the manor was taken over by about 30 female prisoners. In the summer of 1943, the male part of the camp was liquidated and the male prisoners were transferred to the Budy satellite camp. In connection with the liquidation of the male camp, their work was taken over by the female prisoners. The breeding had then expanded to include thousands of turkeys, geese, ducks and rabbits. In 1945, the camp was evacuated and the prisoners were sent to the west.