The Third Reich in Dresden- private tour
Description
Third Reich Tour in Dresden provides an insight to how the Nazis came to power and sustained it to the bitter end against the backdrop of events in Dresden. As the capital of the richest and most densely populated region of Germany at that time, and one of the cultural centres of the Reich, Dresden was in the centre of attention of the regime. Since the tour also covers the major landmarks of the historic city of Dresden it can be the perfect choice for those who who want to see the city centre, but also have an interest in this special topic. The tour is led by a local guide who is not of German origin. This made her ask questions and dig deep in order to understand the events that took place in this turbulent time. The tour content arose out of these years of personal enquiry and interest in the subject. As this is a private tour, it can be customized and personalized according to your wishes.
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We begin our tour at the 'end' in a manner of speaking with the story of the aerial bombing of Dresden and its destruction. The end of the war, the end of the regime, and the beginning of coming to terms with immense loss.
The former arsenal called the Albertinum stands directly in front of the Police headquarters in Dresden. What did it witness in those early years of the Reich in Dresden?
See the New Synagogue of Dresden built in 2001 and the relic to the old one. What were the stories of the Jews in Dresden and the role of the larger community? We do not go inside the Synagogue.
The banks of the River Elbe underwent a powerful redesigning so as to become a place for showing support to the Führer. Learn about the role of architecture and propaganda in The Third Reich.
The Catholic Cathedral and the former Parliament building of Saxony and events in Dresden during the Third Reich. Did the role played by Churches undergo a change during those 12 years? And afterwards? We will walk through the Church if time permits and take a look at some evocative sculptures relating to these times.
Surrounded by magnificent historical buildings, the Theater square where the Opera House stands, was once the Adolf Hitler Platz. What happened here during the Third Reich? We do not go inside the Opera House.
A stage for magnificence and to demonstrate power and status. We go into the Zwinger, see it up close and learn about symbols of power and strength. And propaganda. Always propaganda...
The heart of the old walled Dresden is an appropriate place to end the tour. Tragedy and regret are present in this space as is continuation of life and tradition. We will visit the Church of the Holy Cross (if open) and end with a story of forgiveness and reconciliation.
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Seema Prakash & Wolfgang Gärtner Thank you for a dedicated and very interesting tour of historic Dresden!
Vielen lieben Dank Ingela! Wolfgang hat die Tour auch sehr gefallen.
Seema was a wonderful tour guide and displayed a vast knowledge of both German and WWII history. She arrived on time and was both pleasant and professional. She communicated the subject matter very well and answered our questions in a factual manner. Seema also displayed a great sense of humour and was person centered/empathetic in her explanation of a dark part of history. I would not hestitate to avail of Seemas expertise in future visits to Dresden. Brendan, from Alaska
All the interesting facts were adjusted to our knowledge. Prior to the guided tour we were asked about what we wanted to see and hear more about. And the result was more than excellent! We highly recommend Seema as a guide and this tour.
We have used Viator all over the world for 10+ years. This was by far one of best experiences! Seema was extremely knowledgeable and could answer all of our questions She went above and beyond tailoring the tour and making sure our teenage son remained engaged. She was attentive to our needs and changed the itinerary to fit our schedule and desires. We will recommend this tour to our numerous American colleagues who work with us in Germany. This was our first time in Dresden and she was phenomenal recommending sites, restaurants and local attractions.We can’t say enough great things about Seema! Thanks for a great tour!
Thank you for being wonderful guests and for the glowing review. It was my pleasure entirely to lead the tour for you all. There are more tours and topics waiting for you to explore if you ever plan to return to Dresden again!
