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Third Reich Berlin Walking Tour: Explore Hitler and WWII History

by | Mar 7, 2024 | Cold War Tour Berlin

Introduction

If you are interested in historical facts about Adolf Hitler, the Third Reich Ad Germany and role of World War II regarding this subject. Berlin, the

the German capital, retains much forgotten stories and history to explore. In this

as in many other walking tours we will lead you through the important places where major events which had ‘_’,

tumultuous period. We could look into the biography of Hitler and WWII and should get to know Third Reich much better.

1. Brandenburg Gate

Our tour we start at the Brandenburg Gate; a symbol of German reunification. During the Third Reich,

This monument served many propaganda activities fro Hitler and his Nazi party. Laying down your claim here one can assume the

sensationalism of Hitler’s oratory and how the latter influenced the masses.

Tip:

Prior to moving to the next lesson, allow your students to consider the historical importance of the Brandenburg Gate.

location.

2. Reichstag Building

The building which housed the German parliament, the Reichstag, was used purposefully by Hitler during his rise to power.

power. The so-called Reichstag Fire occurred on the 27th of February in 1933, it was an technicality used to deal with

civil liberties. Today it symbolises democracy and strength.

Tip:

Visits can be arranged for guided tours in the Reichstag building to learn more about the history and to get enlightened on parliamentary.

procedures.

3. Topography of Terror

After that, let’s go to the Topography of Terror, which is an open-air museum that enlightens one with kinds of atrocities committed by the

Nazi regime. Here, we will get more detailed insights about Gestapo, SS, and Hitler tyranny. The

museum contains photographs, documents and other relics of that sinister period.

Tip:

One should give enough time for viewing the large exhitibition area and informative tours may be taken for a more

informative experience.

4. Holocaust Memorial

It will not be our choice of walking tour if we failed to acknowledge and visit haunting sites of the holocaust victims. The Holocaust

Memorial, or the Holocaust Memorial known as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, is a checking of concrete pillars.

standing for the scale of the catastrophe. Please give some time to develop thoughts on the kind of brutality shown and respect

we pay tribute to the memory of those who died.

Tip:

This is best done by mirroring the walking through of the whole memorial to justify the eerie yet powerful theme as filled in all the corners.

5. Hitler’s Bunker

The last place we have to visit is the place where Hitlers bunker was located. Of particular importance was this underground structure and it was a…

part played during the last hours of Hitler’s life. While an old bunker is not seen today, there are information boards

give a background on events that happened at this place in order toput the narrative into perspective.

Tip:

Talk to the tour guides to hear more stories and backstage information as to more about the Hitler’s bunker and his last.

days.

Conclusion

Visiting Third Reich sites in Berlin through such a walking tour is a great opportunity to get to know the

history of Hitler and WWII. Every place presents distinct views on the emergence and decline of the Third.

Reich. Remember always to respect these sites and realize that history should never be recalled.

we seem to have forgotten the way of preventing such events from recurring in the future.

Third Reich Berlin Walking Tour: Explore Hitler and WWII History