Nuremberg World War II
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
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Highlights
The Major War Criminals Trial was held before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg from November 20, 1945 to October 1, 1946. As a result of this trial, Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice gained worldwide notoriety. From 1946 to 1949, 12 "Subsequent Trials" were held in the same courtroom before exclusively U. S. American military tribunals. . Still to this day, in the southeast corner of Nuremberg, the remains of structures located on the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds impress visitors with their immense proportions and stand as vivid testimony to the megalomania of the National Socialist regime. This area of 4 square miles was intended to be an impressive backdrop for the Nazi party rallies and serve to demonstrate their power not only to Germany, but to the entire world. Palace of Justice is CLOSED ON TUESDAY That is a Group tour 8 person Max
Inclusions
What's included
- Private Driver-guide
- only for the guests on the tour
What's not
- Nuremberg Palace of Justice
- Palace of Justice is CLOSED ON TUESDAYS
Itinerary
A monument built in 1929 to honor the 9,000 Germans who died in World War I, and which was used for major Nazi propaganda.
From 1933 to 1938, the National Socialists held their Party Rallies in Nuremberg. Today remains of huge structures still bear witness to how this propaganda display was organized and produced. The exhibition in the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds gives a comprehensive picture of the National Socialist dictatorship as well as the history of the Party Rallies. The educational forum offers numerous programs, and information boards on the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, which cover 4 square kilometers, explain the history of the site.
In the years 1935 to 1937 the Zeppelinwiese was redesigned to a design by Albert Speer (1934) in a parade grounds with grandstands, with the built on the northeast side of the field Zeppelin grandstand as a dominant backdrop. It is the only completed building on the Reichsparteitagsgelände.
Please note that Palace of Justice is CLOSED ON TUESDAYS. The building was the location of the Nuremberg trials that were held from 1945 to 1949 for the main surviving German war criminals of World War II. The Palace of Justice was chosen as the site of the trials because it was almost undamaged, offered sufficient space and included a large prison complex. The choice of the city of Nuremberg was symbolic as the Nazis had held large Nuremberg Rallies in the city. The trials took place in courtroom number 600, situated in the eastern wing of the palace of Justice. The courtroom is still used, especially for murder trials. At the end of the Nuremberg Trials the courtroom was refurbished, and is now smaller. A wall that had been removed during the trials in order to create more space was re-erected. In addition, the judges’ bench was turned 90 degrees and is no longer situated in front of the window, but stands where the witness box was placed during the trials.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5A must for WW2 Buffs visiting Nuremberg!
Rob picked us up in a timely manner. He was sociable, knowledgeable, funny, and extremely considerate of our party while on tour. He took us to each location promptly and connected Nuremberg to World War 2 in ways that I had never heard before. He was also a skilled driver who made everyone feel safe on tour. Would definitely recommend to a friend.
5Recommended
👍👍👍great guide, great tour. We loved it. Highly recommended!
5Rob was an excellent tour...
Rob was an excellent tour guide. We appreciated his knowledge and passion for the history of Nuremberg along with his sense of humour and willingness to answer questions about the tour and general life in the local area.
5Great Tour!
Great Tour... Especially on the background information which was not that present...
5World War II
Our guide Rob was engaging and very entertaining. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
3Good locations, friendly tour guide
The tour guide was okay. We just sat in the van listening to him talk for much longer than I would have liked. Also, he didn't have mastery of English which made it difficult. The stops and locations were historically interesting and emotionally moving. He was quite friendly and accommodating though.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Suzart Tour
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that Palace of Justice is CLOSED ON TUESDAYS
How it compares in Nuremberg
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 150 experiences we list in Nuremberg.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 150.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Nuremberg
Nuremberg, in Franconia in northern Bavaria, is a walled medieval city of sandstone churches, an imperial castle and Christmas markets.
Nuremberg's old town sits inside a ring of medieval walls, crowned by the Kaiserburg, the imperial castle that was a residence of Holy Roman emperors. Below it, half-timbered houses and sandstone churches line the lanes by the Pegnitz river. The painter Albrecht Dürer lived in a house near the castle that is now a museum, and the Hauptmarkt square is dominated by the ornate Beautiful Fountain. Much of the old town was rebuilt after the Second World War.
Top-ranked sights in Nuremberg: Imperial Castle of Nuremberg (Kaiserburg), Hauptmarkt, Schöner Brunnen.
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