Nuremberg: Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour
ID: GYG413222-750199
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Explore the vast tunnel complex under Nuremberg Castle in the Historischer Kunstbunker on this guided tour. Admire the artwork that this shelter protected and learn about the WWII bombing of the city.
Discover the rescue operation that saved artworks like works of Albrecht Dürer on this guided tour of the Historischer Kunstbunker in Nuremberg's Old Town. Find out which artworks survived the WWII bombings that destroyed 90 percent of the medieval Old Town.
Meet your guide at the entrance to the Historischer Kunstbunker and begin your tour of the museum. Gain insight into how the Nazis used this space to preserve pricesless of works like the Altarpiece of Veit Stoss, the automaton clock from the Frauenkirche, and the Codex Manesse.
Uncover how this cellar was used to store beer in medieval times. Hear about how Nuremberg was reduced to rubble in WWII and then rebuilt after the war.
Highlights
- Take a stroll through the past as you view a piece of World War II history
- Discover how the city of Nuremberg was destroyed by WWII and rebuilt after
- Learn how this cellar was converted into a bomb shelter to protect works of art
- See where masterpieces like works of Albrecht Dürer were stored during bombings
- Navigate through the network of tunnels with ease by following a local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide at the entrance of the Historischer Kunstbunker Museum.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
