Nuremberg: WWII Courtroom 600 & Nazi Rally Grounds Tour

Walk Nuremberg’s WWII history from Courtroom 600 to the echoing Rally Grounds

You’ll step inside Nuremberg’s historic Courtroom 600 with a small group and guide who doesn’t dodge tough questions. Walk across the vast Nazi Party Rally Grounds where silence says more than words, then explore stories inside the Documentation Center before heading back by private transport. Expect moments that linger long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds30m
2. Nuremberg Palace of Justice30m

Explore Nazi Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600

• Visit Nazi Party Rally Grounds
• Tour Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
• See Zeppelinfeld grandstand
• Visit Nuremberg Palace of Justice Courtroom 600

The experience

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect my first laugh of the day to come right outside the Palace of Justice. Our guide, Martin, cracked a dry joke about German punctuality as we waited for everyone to arrive, but then he just stopped, looked up at those stone walls, and his whole face changed. “This is where it happened,” he said quietly, and suddenly the air felt heavier. There’s something odd about stepping into Courtroom 600 knowing what was decided there. The wood paneling still smells faintly musty, like old paper and dust, and I kept glancing at the benches wondering who’d sat where.

Afterwards, we drove out to the southeast edge of Nuremberg. It’s only about fifteen minutes but feels like you’re leaving one world for another. The Nazi Party Rally Grounds are just massive, honestly hard to wrap your head around. Martin led us past crumbling stonework that looked almost Roman (he pointed out Speer’s obsession with ancient grandeur), and I remember how cold the wind felt coming off that empty Zeppelinfeld. We stood on the grandstand where Hitler once spoke. Now it’s cracked concrete, weeds poking through. Someone in our group tried to imagine the crowds. I couldn’t picture it, but I could hear a distant train horn echoing across all that space.

The Documentation Center was our last stop. It’s this sharp glass-and-steel wedge jammed into an old Nazi building: kind of jarring but makes sense when you’re there. Inside, it’s quiet except for footsteps on metal grates and low voices reading panels in German and English. There was a photo of a family from 1935 that stuck with me. Their faces looked so ordinary. Martin answered every question without sugarcoating anything (he even told us how local schools bring students here every year). By then my brain was buzzing with facts and feelings both, so yeah, not really your average day trip in Nuremberg.

What’s included

Your day includes private transport between sites in Nuremberg, entry to Courtroom 600 (except Tuesdays), guided walks through both the Palace of Justice and sprawling Nazi Party Rally Grounds including Zeppelinfeld grandstand, plus time inside the Documentation Center: all led by a knowledgeable local guide in a small group setting. Wheelchair access is available throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to6h before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese

Audio guideFrench and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 41 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 7.50

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendly

Operated by Suzart Tour

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

Is Courtroom 600 open every day?

No, the Palace of Justice (Courtroom 600) is closed on Tuesdays.

How many people are on this Nuremberg WWII tour?

The group tour allows a maximum of 8 persons.

Is transportation included in this tour?

Yes, private transport is included throughout the day.

Are these sites wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

What sites do we visit on this WWII tour in Nuremberg?

You visit Courtroom 600 at the Palace of Justice, Nazi Party Rally Grounds including Zeppelinfeld, and the Documentation Center.

How far are the Nazi Rally Grounds from central Nuremberg?

The rally grounds are located in southeast Nuremberg, about fifteen minutes by car from central areas.

Is this tour suitable for families or people with strollers?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.