Nuremberg Camp Zeppelin Tour: Nazi Sites with Spanish Guide

The propaganda complex that shaped a dark chapter of history

A guided tour of Nuremberg's Camp Zeppelin complex, where Nazi party congresses were held annually, covering the Zeppelin Field (site of Hitler's speeches), the unfinished Coliseum, and the Field of Mars. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the tour via public transport, taking 15 minutes to reach the site. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Moderate fitness recommended for walking the grounds.

The experience

What remains of Nuremberg's Nazi party congress grounds today? The Zeppelin Field once hosted the annual September congresses, each with its own propaganda theme tied to the events of the time. The tribune where Hitler delivered his speeches still stands. Nearby, the Coliseum (a pavilion designed to echo Rome's architecture) was never completed because the war intervened. The Field of Mars, where military games were staged to stir martial spirit, rounds out the complex. A Grand Avenue once connected these buildings and served as the route for massive military parades.

You reach Camp Zeppelin by public transport from central Nuremberg, a 15-minute journey. Your Spanish-speaking guide meets you and walks the grounds, explaining the layout and purpose of each structure. The entire site is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces are paved, making it navigable for visitors with mobility needs. The tour covers the physical remnants and the historical context of how this space was engineered as a propaganda machine.

What’s included

• Face-to-face guide in Spanish.
• public transport to the site.
• access to all outdoor areas of the Camp Zeppelin complex including the Zeppelin Field, Coliseum and Field of Mars.

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDeparts at 10:45

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 13 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hallo Nuremberg!

Is this one for you?At 15 minutes to reach the site, this tour fits easily into a morning or afternoon in Nuremberg without consuming your whole day, leaving time to explore the city's medieval old town or other attractions.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (2 to 13 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I get to Camp Zeppelin from the city center?

Public transport takes you there in 15 minutes. You'll need a Preisstufe A transport ticket, which costs 3.20 euros per section and is available at stations throughout Nuremberg.

What was the Zeppelin Field actually used for?

The Zeppelin Field was the centerpiece of the Nazi party's annual September congresses. It held the tribune from which Hitler delivered speeches and served as the focal point for massive military parades and propaganda events.

Is the Coliseum still standing?

The Coliseum pavilion remains on the grounds, though it was never finished. It was designed to imitate Rome's Colosseum but construction halted when the war began.

Can I visit if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The entire Camp Zeppelin complex is wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces paved. Service animals are welcome, and the public transport to the site is also wheelchair accessible.

What is the Field of Mars?

The Field of Mars was a parade ground where military games and exercises were held to reinforce martial values among the party ranks. It was part of the larger propaganda complex designed to impress and intimidate.