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    Nuremberg Rally Grounds and Dutzendteich
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    Nuremberg Rally Grounds and Dutzendteich

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    In the southeast of Nuremberg lies the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds of the NSDAP, an area spanning over 16.5 square kilometers.

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    In the southeast of Nuremberg lies the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds of the NSDAP, an area spanning over 16.5 square kilometers. Most of the structures remained unfinished: The Congress Hall, whose foundation stone was laid in 1935, reached only 39 meters in height instead of the planned 68.5 meters and never received a roof. The Zeppelintribüne, designed by Albert Speer, is the only completed building on the site. Today, these monumental buildings are located within Volkspark Dutzendteich, featuring its lakes, and cycling and walking paths. The Documentation Center in the North Wing of the Congress Hall has been showing its new permanent exhibition “Nuremberg and the Nazi Party Rallies” in trial operation since May 22, 2026; the official opening is scheduled for November 4, 2026.You best start at the Documentation Center and then walk along the Große Straße and Dutzendteich lake to the Zeppelintribüne. The grandstand's facade is currently being restored, with the renovation of the entire Zeppelinfeld expected to be completed by 2030. In summer, you can rent paddle and rowboats at Dutzendteich lake. Tram lines 6 and 8, as well as buses 36, 45, 55, and 65, stop at Doku-Zentrum; however, replacement buses occasionally operate on the tram route due to construction work. You can reach Dutzendteich station with the S2 and tram lines 7 and 10.
    On the over 16.5-square-kilometer site in southeastern Nuremberg, the NSDAP staged its Reich Party Rallies. Today, the Kongresshalle and Zeppelintribüne are in Volkspark Dutzendteich amidst lakes, cycling and walking paths. The Documentation Center will open its new permanent exhibition in May 2026; the official inauguration is November 4, 2026. Reach the site via S2 or tram lines 6 and 8.

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    Congress Hall
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    1Congress Hall

    The foundation stone was laid on September 11, 1935, and construction ceased in 1943: Instead of the planned 68.5 meters, the circular building only reached 39 meters, and the 180 by 160-meter hall remained without a roof. Today, the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra performs here in its concert hall; in the southern forecourt, open-air events take place in the Serenadenhof.
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    Public Park Dutzendteich
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    2Public Park Dutzendteich

    The 133.6-hectare park includes the Large and Small Dutzendteich, separated during the construction of the Große Straße, and the Silbersee in the excavation pit of the never-built German Stadium. In summer, you can rent pedal and rowboats here; a 15-station nature trail leads through the site.
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    Zeppelin Field and Zeppelin Tribune
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    3Zeppelin Field and Zeppelin Tribune

    The 360-meter-long Zeppelintribüne was built from 1935 to 1937 according to plans by Albert Speer and is the only completed building on the site. The swastika on it was blown up on April 20, 1945. Currently, the facade is being restored, with the tribune and field expected to be secured and parts like the Goldener Saal permanently opened by 2030.
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    Restaurants in Nuremberg Rally Grounds and Dutzendteich

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    Gutmann at Dutzendteich

    Lively beer garden in lush greenery with waterside tables, hearty German classics and beer.
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    Café Arthur at Dokuzentrum

    Inclusive café and bistro at the Documentation Center, open Tuesday to Sunday.
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    Zeppelinfeld Restaurant

    Franconian specialties in the rustic dining room and beer garden of an allotment club.
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