Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds

Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds

Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
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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  • Steve98001
    Seattle, Washington284 contributions
    Back 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 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 December 2022
  • Lawrence V
    495 contributions
    Go with a Good guide to understand what you are looking at
    This 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 2022
    Written 2 January 2023
  • gaa0805
    North Smithfield, Rhode Island284 contributions
    Interesting exhibit but limited
    I 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 2022
    Written 4 January 2023
  • AllanJGJ
    Wellington, New Zealand3,831 contributions
    Disappointing - and frankly overpriced
    Definitely 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 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 May 2023
  • johnmM754OI
    Chesterfield, Missouri766 contributions
    A Must See
    Unfortunately 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 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 June 2023
  • Martin G
    10 contributions
    Bizarre Service
    The 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 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 July 2023
  • Funlovinfella
    United Kingdom937 contributions
    A 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 2023
    Written 21 July 2023
  • Genevieve L
    20 contributions
    Interim exhibit only €6 and worth it
    The 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 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 27 July 2023
  • kpiddy
    Brisbane, Australia12,256 contributions
    Certainly a must visit when in Nuremberg
    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.
    Visited October 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 September 2023
  • dudoldve
    Bokeelia, Florida392 contributions
    Worth the trip
    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.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 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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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.
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.
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
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
Written 1 August 2023
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