3rd Reich Tour Nuremberg
Description
This tour is designed by a born and raised Nuremberg local. It includes the history of the rally grounds, as well as a brief overview of the Nuremberg laws and Nuremberg trials. Beside the historical aspects we also discus Nurembergs way to deal with its Nazi-heritage and how the 3rd Reichs history is reflected in our modern education, collective memory and culture.
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The Kongresshalle in Nuremberg, part of the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds, was designed by architects Ludwig Ruff and Franz Ruff in the 1930s. Inspired by Rome's Colosseum, it was intended to host 50,000 people but was never completed due to WWII. The massive, horseshoe-shaped structure stands as a haunting symbol of Nazi ambition and propaganda. Post-war, it was left largely untouched and now houses the Documentation Center, which educates visitors about the Nazi era, preserving the site as a powerful reminder of Germany’s history.
The Luitpoldarena in Nuremberg was a vast parade ground built in the 1930s for Nazi Party rallies, capable of hosting over 100,000 people. It was built around "Ehrenhalle" (Hall of honor) for the WWI veterans. While the Nazis missused it for honoring the fallen "old-comrades" of the "Hitlerputsch" it is now used as a public park, preserving some remnants as a somber reminder of Nazi history and the dangers of totalitarianism.
The "Great Street" at the Nazi Party Rally Grounds in Nuremberg was a 1.5-mile-long granite road designed by Albert Speer as a central axis for marches and parades. Oriented toward the imperial city of Nuremberg, it symbolized the Nazis' attempt to link their regime to Germany's historic past. The street was intended for grand military processions and formations during rallies but was barely used due to the outbreak of WWII.
The Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg was a major site of Nazi Party rallies, designed by Albert Speer in the 1930s. It featured a massive grandstand inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture, with a central platform where Hitler addressed crowds of up to 200,000 people. Iconic for its huge swastika, which was famously blown up by Allied forces after WWII, the site symbolized Nazi power.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(19)
Really good Tour. Tom did a amazing job keeping it fun and informative.
Great tour! Tom was friendly and knowledgable & managed to show us everything despite construction! Would suggest that a picture of the meeting place on a map be included on the confirmation email as google maps sent us elsewhere but Tom got us up to speed once we found the tour
My guide was Andi. Really great tour. Thank you so much. It was really informative. We all enjoyed it very much. The length of the tour was perfect.
Great tour. Learnt a lot. Can be a smaller group size though for better audibility. Expanse of the rally grounds is very mind blowing.
Tom was our guide and took us to all the key points of interest. He explained the history clearly and enriched the experience by sharing historic photographs from the time, which really helped bring everything to life. The tour was well paced, with thoughtful consideration given to comfort breaks. Overall, we really enjoyed his guiding style. I highly recommend taking this tour while visiting Nuremberg.
Tom was very helpful and informative for the walking tour, as former military he provided some historical insight I was not aware of. Beef worthy trip. Thanks Tom!
Really good tour having visited the temporary exhibition at the centre wasn’t sure what too expect - however the tour added so much to the understanding of the planned constructions and history of the 3rd Reich.
We had Tom as our tour guide, this was a fantastic learning experience. Tom spent time covering many important topics covering the third Reich architecture & propaganda, which was both informative and sobering.
Very pleased we did this tour with Tom of the former Nazi Party rally grounds area. We heard details and Tom had lots of pictures that explained the history and gave it context. It would have been difficult to navigate the large area on our own without a lot of research. Highly recommend this tour.
Tom was great. He was informative and ensured that all information was clear and delivered well. He was engaging to the children in the group, funny when appropriate, and sure to give the best tour possible.
