Self-guided podcast tour The Battle for the Soul of Nuremberg

Nuremberg, Germany
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Duration2h 39m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

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

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Kaiserburg Nurnberg
    10m
    The medieval fortress that served as the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire and was later instrumentalized by Nazi propaganda.
  2. Historischer Kunstbunker
    10m
    Old cellars carved into the rock, which were converted into bunkers to protect medieval art from the Allied bombing raids.
  3. Hauptmarkt
    10m
    The central square of the city, scene of a medieval pogrom and later the book burnings of the Nazis.
  4. Hans Sachs Platz and Hans Sachs Denkmal
    10m
    A monument marking the location of the main synagogue, which was destroyed by local Nazi leaders just before the Reich Pogrom Night.
  5. St. Lorenz
    10m
    A Gothic masterpiece that was heavily bombed in the Second World War. Its reconstruction symbolizes the physical reconstruction of the city.
  6. Staatstheater Nurnberg
    10m
    Location of the former cultural association, where the notorious Nuremberg Laws were passed in 1935.
  7. Strasse der Menschenrechte
    10m
    A monumental outdoor sculpture representing Nuremberg's commitment to upholding international human rights.
  8. Memorium Nuremberg Trials
    10m
    Courtroom 600, where the Nuremberg Trials laid the foundation for modern international criminal law.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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