Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände

If you just want to look at the big arena, you can simply walk in. You can also pretty much park right next to the entrance. It's not obvious you can do this because entrance-way appears to only be for cars (arm-gate), but you can use the same passageway to waltz right in. I paid to go into the museum because I thought I needed to in order to just see the actual grounds, however, that was not the case. I don't think the museum was that interesting so I thought it was a bit of a waste of time and money.

If you must check out this place, I recommend just parking near the entrance and then walking straight in for an interesting look at a historic place. Then you can read all you want about it online!

Right off the bus line and just steps away. You definitely need the audio guides to enjoy this. Everything is in German. Most of this is a narrative exhibit interspersed with films.

What an awesome experience. This was my first time visiting the museum along with my son. It was very professionally or orchestrated and we were met by a very friendly staff. Was a very eye opening experience, for some of those things I only read about In History class seemed to come to life during the visit. I as surprised, humbled and shocked during the visit. Was truly a great experience.

This was special. Easy transport by tram, both ways. We think we know a
Lot about Hitler and his rise. But the center adds so many small details
In proper order, by dates. Very well laid out, and orderly.
We had free admission and audio. Some computer problem. Still donated.
There was a special presentation with Hitlers connection to the Opera
And the Music of Wagner. Enough for a small gallery. All in German.
The main presentation is German, but with audio. It is simple.
New facts learned by the minute.. Hitler once jailed, released. Time man
Of the year for influence on the year in 1938. Made money on every likeness
Of him sold. Pictures, games, and heads, antiqued. 3 men freed at the Nürnberg trial. Another 177 convicted Nazi Germans were pardoned after the war. Much much more.. we were there four hours. Put this on your list..

This place was amazing and the history it has is unbelievable.... To be standing at a place where at one point Hitler stood was surreal. Worth visiting,...

Located in the remains of the never-completed Congress Hall, this museum describes the history of the location of the huge Nazi rallies in the late 1920s and early 1930s, all set within the wider context of the rise of the NASDAP (Nazi) party, and the establishment of the Hitler cult.

Located 2 miles south east of the Altstadt, the Congress Hall was one of a huge and frankly bombastic complex of buildings, parade grounds, lakes and ceremonial avenues that was intended to be the spiritual home of the Nazi party. The nearby Zeppelin Field - one of the few structures actually completed - was the setting of the infamous floodlit rallies that became emblematic of the Third Reich.

The museum itself uses one wing of the uncompleted structure, with an exhibition of information boards, photographs, plans and films in a series of rooms.

These explain chronologically the origins of the Nazi party, and how a combination of constitutional and cultural manipulation, coupled with violent intimidation, enabled it to dominate the political establishment in Germany and eventually establish a one-party dictatorship. A key part of this was the use of the huge rallies to promote the party and Hitler particularly, for which the architectural complex was developed.

The presentation then goes on to detail the descent into war, the Nuremberg Decrees that cemented the Nazi's racist policies into law, the holocaust, and the final destruction of the party (including the Nuremberg Trials) - and the rally complex - at the end of World War II.

The displays are all in German, but audio guides are provided which translate them into full in a variety of languages. If you follow the whole exhibition in full, you need to allow a good two hours.

At the end of the tour, a cantilevered walkway provides a slightly vertiginous platform to view the Congress Hall.

It's undeniably well done, although there are effectively no artefacts: it's one long presentation, so if you don't like reading or listening to history in some depth, it might be hard going. But if you want to try to understand this grim slice of history in more detail, it's well worth the trip.

Suffice to say, in my view, it's not suitable for young children. Some will find the films of the death camps upsetting as well.

The centre is situated at the end of tram routes 6 and 8. There's a small cafe there too.

I wasn't able to confirm accessibility: the entrance is up a long flight of steps and some of the passageways are narrow. I did notice some lift platforms alongside the many short staircases, so worth checking if that applies to you.

Not only would I suggest making this a stop if visiting Nuremburg, but I think you should make this a part of any visit to Germany, even if you are not planning to stop in Nuremberg! It is truly one of the best museums I have been to. I planned to spend 2 hours here, but ended up spending over 4 and still felt rushed. I think easily half a day or most of a day could be spent here (if you are into history, that is). Not only is there the excellent museum, they also have the original rally and parade grounds (Luitpold and Zeppelin fields) right next door! Amazing.

Visited the center with my college-aged children. Wasn't too hard to find, and when we pulled in we just went around to the side of the building and there was plenty of free parking - a miracle! Just approaching the building sets the tone, and the center itself was very well done. The audio guide is a handheld device that looks like a body scanner from the airport. The audio descriptions were well done, and not long and drawn out as they have been at other museums. Being able to watch actual footage of Hitler and other clips from that period was a very moving experience. At one point of the tour you can actually walk out on a platform to look into Congress Hall. The platform grates are "see through" which for someone scared of heights was a little nerve wracking, but to be able to get that great view was worth it. When we were done we easily walked next door to Zepplin Field. You can actually walk up into the viewing stands and stand at the podium that Hitler spoke from when addressing the troops which is very eerie. That too is a must see if you've made it to this area. So glad we made this stop - it was incredibly worth it.

Very interesting museum. Price is very affordable. You would pay 5 euros for adult ticket with audioguide. Easily you could spend in this museum 3 hours. There are a lot of documental movies about third Reich. It's a must visit if you are in Nuremberg.

I'm going to make this short and sweet.

If you are visiting Nurnberg, and have even a bit of interest in WW2 history, you MUST visit this museum.

FWIW, my wife and children are NOT history buffs - but really leaned at lot and were glad they went.