Historical Hitler Walking Tour of Vienna
Description
This tour is done by a small team of 4 historians that want to make people aware of how fast things can change! Learn about the origins and early years of Hitler on a 2.5-hour walking tour of historic Vienna. On this tour, you will hear the History of Austria and Europe from 1900 until 1955. Alongside your guide, you'll find out the answer to the following questions: How did an Austrian postcard painter turn into the world’s most hated man? Where could Hitler and Stalin have met? Plus, you'll see the scars of World War II and visit the only synagogue to survive the Holocaust. Take a deeper look into the darkest days of Vienna’s history.
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On May 25, 1869, the opening was celebrated in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth with a premiere of Don Juan by Mozart. But than after 1938 everything changed including the cultural life in Vienna changed.After the "Anschluss" of Austria, Adolf Hitler visited the State Opera on June 19 and October 27, 1938. The period of National Socialism saw the departure, persecution and murder of artists and employees. For several works there was a ban on performance.
The Memorial against War and Fascism is the work of Austrian sculptor Alfred Hrdlicka. It has stood since 1988 on Vienna's Albertinaplatz - named after Helmut Zilk in 2009. The memorial it is intended to serve as a reminder of the darkest era in Austrian history. It is dedicated to all victims of war and fascism.
Art school that didnt accept Hitler as a student
Heldenplatz on March 15, 1938 Hitler's speech from the balcony of the Neue Hofburg has become the epitome of the National Socialist seizure of power and the broad approval of it - and the trauma "Heldenplatz" for the Second Republic.
Mahnmal für die österreichischen jüdischen Opfer der Schoah Memorial for the Austrian Jewish victims of the Shoah Detail Memorial for the Austrian Jewish victims of the Shoah In memory of the more than 65,000 Austrian Jews who were murdered by the National Socialists between 1938 and 1945.
Memorial at Morzinplatz Detail memorial at Morzinplatz The former luxury hotel "Metropole" became one of the most brutal Gestapo headquarters in the Third Reich.
The "Seitenstettentempel" is hidden behind a tenement building. The main synagogue of Vienna is located at Seitenstettengasse 4. According to the regulations in force at that time, non-Catholic places of worship had to be hidden and could not be visible from the street. Therefore, the synagogue stands behind a five-story apartment building. Above the entrance gate of the street building is the inscription: "Come to his gates with thanksgiving, to his courts with praise!" on this tour you will visit also other places, we have just added to list the main attractions.
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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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to many cobblestones on our route, not recommended for guest within a wheelchair
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- Due to Vienna's unpredictable weather, please bring water, sunblock, raincoat or umbrella
Reviews(1,003)
I was happy to got the chance to join this tour. It was very informative and our guide Charles did an amazing job. If you are in Vienna and want to know some interesting facts about the history, then book this tour. I highly recommend it.
Excellent tour! Dieter was very knowledgeable and engaging, encouraging questions. It is quite a bit of walking, but many stops, several include an opportunity to sit for a few minutes. And on a warm summer day Dieter kept us in the shade when possible. Definitely recommend.
Our guide (I think Siegfried) was very engaging and the addition of photos/pictures that she brought along was great. She was very informative and answered all the questions.
Amazing experience- Deter has in depth knowledge about the history of Vienna and he explained everything so well! Highlight of my trip
Wonderful , very eloquent, informative guide !!
Very good guide, kind when answering all questions; with the information he provides, he gives you another point of view of what was experienced in the Second World War in Vienna, completely recommended.
amazing tour! dieter was super knowledgeable and very mindful of shade/water breaks! great tour for history buffs, but also very insightful for those that may not have as much background knowledge
If you like history, I highly recommend this trip. The guide was good, knew a lot, and I became a lot of colleagues.
We absolutely loved this 2.5-hour walking tour through Vienna, focusing on the history of Hitler and World War II. It was incredibly fascinating, thought-provoking, and educational. We learned so much along the way. Dieter is extremely knowledgeable and knows how to tell the story in a clear, engaging, and captivating way. He has an incredible amount of knowledge and is also very pleasant and easy to listen to. All in all, this was a fantastic and very worthwhile tour. We highly recommend it to anyone interested in history and the story of Vienna during this important and difficult period. A big, big recommendation!
This is an excellent walking tour to learn about the history of Vienna and our guide pointed out amazing things we just would have walked by! Our guide Sigi knew so much and explained not only what something was but also its historical significance! Highly recommend this
