Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Nazis chose Nuremberg to be the site of the Nazi Party Rallies. The still unfinished Congress Hall on the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds now houses the Documentation Center. The 1,300 square meter "Fascination and Terror" exhibition examines the causes, context and consequences of Nazi tyranny. The museum focuses on the history of the Nazi party rallies, which served as powerful mass events to promote Nazi propaganda and set the stage for the "people's community". The educational forum offers numerous programs for all age groups on a variety of topics. Information boards on the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, which cover 4 square kilometers, explain the history of the site.
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- Steve98001Seattle, Washington284 contributionsBack in 2025?Shoot! Spent the better part of a day here both in the center and walking the grounds. Center was interesting but it is the temporary center as they transition to a new center in 25. I am not sure how much you miss but it fell a little short of expectations. Walking the grounds is very interesting. Would probably do the short walk to zeppelin field and back but we enjoyed a sunny walk on a cold day. Congress Hall was impressive. They say 2x the Coliseum in Rome. Would still recommend but will be interested in the renovations in 25!Visited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 December 2022
- Lawrence V495 contributionsGo with a Good guide to understand what you are looking atThis was extraordinary when explained by an expert. Without that it is at best interesting. The rally grounds were modeled after the Coliseum in Rome. only twice as tall. It was never completed but our guide showed artist renderings of what the finished product was supposed to look like. A giant domed arena covered in white marble. It is positioned behind a lake so the reflection would make it seem even bigger. Rally's were only to be scheduled here several times per year. A monument to Hitler's hubris. Great history - please get a good guide to enjoy. There is a small historical presentation in an out building that was OK but not spectacular.Visited December 2022Written 2 January 2023
- gaa0805North Smithfield, Rhode Island284 contributionsInteresting exhibit but limitedI had been to the Rally Grounds about 20 years ago. We were aware that there are renovations being made. However, it was somewhat disappointing to only have one large museum room with no ability to see the actual rally grounds due to the renovation. We did walk to the Zeppelin field that gave us the extent of the very large area this facility encompassed. Hopefully, we will be back to see the completed project in a few years.Visited November 2022Written 4 January 2023
- AllanJGJWellington, New Zealand3,831 contributionsDisappointing - and frankly overpricedDefinitely worth going to if you're in Nuremberg (particularly if you also stroll round the lake to Zeppelinfeld afterwards) but at the moment the museum itself is being upgraded so there is only one room with explanatory boards and a few artifacts. So a little disappointing - and of course the giant rally grounds building behind it (now effectively a carpark) was never finished. So do go, but only if you pair it with the 15 minute walk to Zeppelinfeld.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 May 2023
- johnmM754OIChesterfield, Missouri766 contributionsA Must SeeUnfortunately the documentation center is undergoing extensive renovations and there was a small exhibit there (that's why it's only a 4). The parade grounds was still there and open to the public. It's a must see for anyone with any interest in history. Anyone who stands there must have some appreciation for the history of this place.Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 4 June 2023
- Martin G10 contributionsBizarre ServiceThe temporary exhibit is good. However, when you're there, there are NO signs telling where the rally grounds are. We and other tourists fumbled around, following the incorrect directions they gave us. No signs at all. And, so you know, the restrooms are one outside semi-facility near the rally grounds which are hard to find. Bizarre.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 July 2023
- FunlovinfellaUnited Kingdom937 contributionsA chilling reminder of the past!If you’re interested in the history of WW2 and Hitler’s rise to power, this is a must. If not, you most probably can take it or leave it. The museum is being renovated and there is a limited exhibition which will give you an idea of the scope of the project. You can stand in the spot that Hitler preached his beliefs his followers . It’s thought provoking and somewhat chilling!Visited July 2023Written 21 July 2023
- Genevieve L20 contributionsInterim exhibit only €6 and worth itThe main exposition is closed until 2025 but the interim exposition is ou €6 and is worth it. It makes me wish I could go back bad see the whole thing when it’s back up and running. There is complete English translations for all items which makes it much easier to navigate. They charge you €3 for a map which is ridiculous and you can make do easily with Google maps!Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 27 July 2023
- kpiddyBrisbane, Australia12,256 contributionsCertainly a must visit when in NurembergEven though there were major renovations going on at the Documentation Centre we were very satisfied with our visit to the temporary exhibition hall. Staff were so friendly and welcoming on our arrival, for the next 1.25 hours we read and tried to absorb as much of the information and exhibits that we could on the German period from 1918 to 1933, there was plenty to educate us, it was all so informative. The photos, objects and stories told were excellent. To complete our visit we wandered outside into the ruins of the rally grounds (now a carpark) to see the scale of the complex, simply incredible. We travelled to and from Nuremberg on the tram, either #6 or #8, the stop is right out the front of the centre; an inexpensive and efficient mode of transport.Visited October 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 September 2023
- dudoldveBokeelia, Florida392 contributionsWorth the tripWe visited in May and the indoor museum was currently under construction so they have a smaller display. The display still is very educational and I am sure will be exceptional once completed. I have to disagree with the review saying this was worthless. We found the actual rally grounds amazing. To see the lengths and the magnitude of the facilities the nazis built for propaganda. As a foreigner to see the podium hitler used and the immense stands took us a bit off guard. One can see the difficulty in determining what to do with these places. To preserve for history and educate or to allow to crumble. We also found the indoor museum in its current state still very powerful at showing the way in which propaganda and misinformation creates hate.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 November 2023
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Marty Bielicki
Stuart, FL14,516 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We have forgone any desire to be on the Amazing Race after visiting the Nazi Documentation Center and Rally Grounds. We took Bus #8 near the train station. The American writer, Rick Steves said this is the bus to take.
On the bus there were an inordinate number of young children. I told my wife, “The Germans must teach their children at a young age about Hitler.” We were going to the center of Hitler’s movement. The place where Hitler would speak to thousands. The focal point of the National Socialist movement. A place where tens of thousands of people shouting, “Heil Hitler.”
The bus stopped at “Tiergarten.” Everyone got out, I mean everyone. We did too. We crossed the street and found out we were at the Nurnberg Zoo. A friendly gate attendant gave us directions to get back on the bus that came every 20 minutes.
We did manage to find the Nazi Documentation Center. There were a number of interesting exhibits. I found out that this area was later used as a work labor camp. I did feel we were missing something though.
Later we walked to Congress Hall and saw that complex. Where did Hitler actually speak from? We decided not to walk around Grosser Dutzendteich—a.k.a. the large lake. By not doing so, we missed seeing Zeppelin Field where Hitler did speak from to a mass of 150,000 people.
We did manage to make it over to Gutmann’s Beer Garden. We should have stopped and had a beer, regretfully. Nearby was a dock with large floating boats of “pink flamingoes” which made for a good picture. Ironically, nearly 85 years ago there was a different story that was told.
Looking back, we wish we had taken Rick Steves map. Maybe we should have purchased a good map of the area?
We would even recommend a tour to this place—and only to this place—and definitely not to the zoo. It is a bit tricky and deceiving how massive this area is. Going to the Palace of Justice across town we thought a guide was not necessary. Both places should not be missed though.
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On the bus there were an inordinate number of young children. I told my wife, “The Germans must teach their children at a young age about Hitler.” We were going to the center of Hitler’s movement. The place where Hitler would speak to thousands. The focal point of the National Socialist movement. A place where tens of thousands of people shouting, “Heil Hitler.”
The bus stopped at “Tiergarten.” Everyone got out, I mean everyone. We did too. We crossed the street and found out we were at the Nurnberg Zoo. A friendly gate attendant gave us directions to get back on the bus that came every 20 minutes.
We did manage to find the Nazi Documentation Center. There were a number of interesting exhibits. I found out that this area was later used as a work labor camp. I did feel we were missing something though.
Later we walked to Congress Hall and saw that complex. Where did Hitler actually speak from? We decided not to walk around Grosser Dutzendteich—a.k.a. the large lake. By not doing so, we missed seeing Zeppelin Field where Hitler did speak from to a mass of 150,000 people.
We did manage to make it over to Gutmann’s Beer Garden. We should have stopped and had a beer, regretfully. Nearby was a dock with large floating boats of “pink flamingoes” which made for a good picture. Ironically, nearly 85 years ago there was a different story that was told.
Looking back, we wish we had taken Rick Steves map. Maybe we should have purchased a good map of the area?
We would even recommend a tour to this place—and only to this place—and definitely not to the zoo. It is a bit tricky and deceiving how massive this area is. Going to the Palace of Justice across town we thought a guide was not necessary. Both places should not be missed though.
If you thought this review to be “helpful” in any way, please click “Thumbs-up” to let me know.
Written 29 November 2023
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apollo12
Macclesfield, UK705 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A lot of the exhibition was closed due to refurbishment so there was only a small exhibition on the rally grounds and congress hall.
Very well laid out both inside and out with boards around showing how the congress hall was supposed to look.
The Zepplenfeld is incredible! The sheer size of it, combined with imagined images of the propaganda rallies that took place there really captures both the imagination and the feelings of those who witnessed it.
Very well laid out both inside and out with boards around showing how the congress hall was supposed to look.
The Zepplenfeld is incredible! The sheer size of it, combined with imagined images of the propaganda rallies that took place there really captures both the imagination and the feelings of those who witnessed it.
Written 25 November 2023
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dudoldve
Bokeelia, FL392 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We visited in May and the indoor museum was currently under construction so they have a smaller display. The display still is very educational and I am sure will be exceptional once completed. I have to disagree with the review saying this was worthless. We found the actual rally grounds amazing. To see the lengths and the magnitude of the facilities the nazis built for propaganda. As a foreigner to see the podium hitler used and the immense stands took us a bit off guard. One can see the difficulty in determining what to do with these places. To preserve for history and educate or to allow to crumble. We also found the indoor museum in its current state still very powerful at showing the way in which propaganda and misinformation creates hate.
Written 19 November 2023
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Philippe A
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
6€ and you get to see only ONE room. Completely useless. You learn more from wikipedia than in this museum. The greatest disapointment of my stay in the city !!!!!!!
Written 25 October 2023
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Tomas J
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Though the stands are not in perfect shape no longer, once you realize what happened here, it is an super impressive site.
Written 23 October 2023
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kpiddy
Brisbane, Australia12,256 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Even though there were major renovations going on at the Documentation Centre we were very satisfied with our visit to the temporary exhibition hall. Staff were so friendly and welcoming on our arrival, for the next 1.25 hours we read and tried to absorb as much of the information and exhibits that we could on the German period from 1918 to 1933, there was plenty to educate us, it was all so informative. The photos, objects and stories told were excellent. To complete our visit we wandered outside into the ruins of the rally grounds (now a carpark) to see the scale of the complex, simply incredible. We travelled to and from Nuremberg on the tram, either #6 or #8, the stop is right out the front of the centre; an inexpensive and efficient mode of transport.
Written 17 September 2023
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walter s
Bangkok, Thailand132 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Visited in 2018. Fantastic experience. Today, drove up, paid my 4 Euros parking fee only to find out once I parked that the exhibit is closed until 2025. A measly one room temporary exhibit that they feel is worth 6 Euros.
I looked at the website after I parked and the closure is stated, but not bold or high-lighted so not obvious. No signage before paying for parking that the exhibit is closed. Once one drives in, no signage for the ticket office or entrance.
German precision at its worst. Basically; rip-off the tourists.
Save your money, and check out the Zeppelin Field. It's free.
I looked at the website after I parked and the closure is stated, but not bold or high-lighted so not obvious. No signage before paying for parking that the exhibit is closed. Once one drives in, no signage for the ticket office or entrance.
German precision at its worst. Basically; rip-off the tourists.
Save your money, and check out the Zeppelin Field. It's free.
Written 16 September 2023
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GrayNotts
Telford, UK215 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A complete waste of time
Wasn't clear the documentation centre was closed until 2025
We were trying to find it not realizing the temporary room was it!
The directions were unclear being mostly German
I was treated like a petulant child for trying to find the documentation centre and told to walk around the temporary room (mostly not in English I understand).
I walked out
Waste of time
Wait until the real centre exists again
Wasn't clear the documentation centre was closed until 2025
We were trying to find it not realizing the temporary room was it!
The directions were unclear being mostly German
I was treated like a petulant child for trying to find the documentation centre and told to walk around the temporary room (mostly not in English I understand).
I walked out
Waste of time
Wait until the real centre exists again
Written 28 August 2023
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perle369
Malaga, Spain1,837 contributions
Jul 2023
A very thought provoking visit. Although the main building is closed for refurbishment they have used a huge hall at the back for a temporary museum.
Written 13 August 2023
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familytravelerswith4
Sacramento, CA167 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This place of infamy is now surrounded by restaurants, suburbs, park and lake for summer use.
It's a bit odd
It's a bit odd
Written 1 August 2023
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Approximately how long does it take to go through the Interim Exhibit at the Documentation Center and is there an English audio tour of this temporary exhibit?
jetapilot
Fort Lauderdale, FL286 contributions
There used to be an English tour on Saturdays at 2pm. Which is great because you can actually go into the courtroom. It is still in use. I would send them an email and see if they are still doing it. It is totally worth is because it makes the boards and videos you see come to life. The guide i had was excellent but that was before covid
Melina A
3 contributions
Salve tra pochi gg sarò a Norimberga vorrei sapere dall'aeroporto di Norimberga come posso arrivare in metro al centro di Norimberga? E dove devo scendere?
Katy H
Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz, Germany1 contribution
Age recommended is 14. I have small children 7,4 and 1 and no way to see it if they cannot come. are they restricted from entry or is it only advised. Also are the reasons bc the information is just too much? The pictures are too much? It's a place of only quiet and reflection? I want to make a good choice to not bring them if it is just too graphic, but I also would like the opportunity to go if it's more of a "you can keep them from looking at a few pictures" situation.
Yavar K
Canton of Geneva, Switzerland1,269 contributions
It’s not that graphic, and I recall young kids there. I think it should be ok.
Montse S
Olot, Spain2 contributions
Somos un grupo de 6 personas que nos interesaría realizar esta visita el martes dia 10 de diciembre por la mañana ¿ Nos podrían indicar horarios , precios y donde hay que adquirir la visita guiada ?
Por favor me envíen la respuesta a
mserra15@xtec.cat
Muchas gracias
Montse
pauperi
Rödersheim367 contributions
Die Öffnungszeiten und die Preise sind auf der Homepage zu finden. Für die Führungen in einer Gruppe würde ich das Zentrum vorab kontaktieren.
Giacomo T
Ponsacco, Italy219 contributions
È adatto a visite con bambini di 6 anni o per i temi trattati è sconsigliato? Grazie
Franz210564
Bra, Italy106 contributions
Buongiorno, la visia non è adatta a bimbi piccoli. Le tematiche sono complesse e i ragazzini rischiano di annoiarsi facilmente rovinando la visita ai genitori.
jaymay2202
Sydney, Australia260 contributions
Hi
Do you have to pay for the rally grounds or the zeppelin field, after paying for the doc centre museum? are they separate?
Secondly I would like to know if a 'tour' is necessary for the rally grounds. or if it's just something to go walking in. mY husband is very interested in War history, but we are not interested in a tour that takes many hours.
Thirdly, I can see the zeppelin field's proximity to the museum on google maps. Do you suggest a walk the full distance around the lake after visiting it, or back the way we came. (We won't mind the long walk.)
Thanks,
Jenny.
BustaKaps
Bali, Indonesia46 contributions
Zeppelin Fields are a 15 minute (max) walk away. There is no need for a tour. The fields have been left to decay really. There are weeds growing through the stairs and the area that we imagine (Triumph of the Will) has been covered with asphalt, grass and mound of tires. Worth checking out, don’t expect too much. It’s free btw. Worth the walk if you’re there.
Susanne B
Ashford, UK623 contributions
HI, are there toilet seats available in the documentation Centre please?
Satwik1408
Nuremberg, Germany25 contributions
There are toilets ( with seats ), yes.
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