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- German
- English
Nuremberg is a city full of contradictions. How did the medieval capital of the Holy Roman Empire become the stage of the Third Reich – and later the birthplace of modern international justice? This tour leads from the Kaiserburg through art bunkers and memorial sites to Courtroom 600. You discover how architecture, culture, and memory were used as weapons and finally reclaimed.
- 5.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 159 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest, and public spaces
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Nuremberg main station with local public transport towards Kaiserburg Nuremberg. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Kaiserburg Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Memorium Nuremberg Trials, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Nuremberg Central Station. The starting point is the Nuremberg Trials Memorial, Nuremberg, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Kaiserburg Nurnberg
The medieval fortress that served as the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire and was later instrumentalized by Nazi propaganda.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Historischer Kunstbunker
Old cellars carved into the rock, which were converted into bunkers to protect medieval art from the Allied bombing raids.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hauptmarkt
The central square of the city, scene of a medieval pogrom and later the book burnings of the Nazis.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hans Sachs Platz and Hans Sachs Denkmal
A monument marking the location of the main synagogue, which was destroyed by local Nazi leaders just before the Reich Pogrom Night.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St. Lawrence Church
A Gothic masterpiece that was heavily bombed in the Second World War. Its reconstruction symbolizes the physical reconstruction of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Location of the former cultural association, where the notorious Nuremberg Laws were passed in 1935.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Strasse der Menschenrechte
A monumental outdoor sculpture representing Nuremberg's commitment to upholding international human rights.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Memorium Nuremberg Trials
Courtroom 600, where the Nuremberg Trials laid the foundation for modern international criminal law.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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