Nuremberg: Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour

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Activity provider:Förderverein Nürnberger Felsengänge e.V.
Nuremberg: Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour
Top rated
4.772926 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.772926 out of 5 stars
687 reviews

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.

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Duration 1 hour
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English, German

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Carlos Uriel – Germany

Allen was a Great guide with deep knowledge of the History of the Bunkers

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Petra – Hungary

Super interesting tour! Owen was a great guide. Highly recommend if you want to learn about Nürnberg's wartime history.

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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

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Historischer Kunstbunker Museum entry fee
  • Guide
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with claustrophobia
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the entrance of the Historischer Kunstbunker Museum.

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What to bring

  • Warm clothing

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  • This tour takes place rain or shine

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Carlos Uriel – GermanyMarch 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Allen was a Great guide with deep knowledge of the History of the Bunkers
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Petra – HungaryMarch 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Super interesting tour! Owen was a great guide. Highly recommend if you want to learn about Nürnberg's wartime history.
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Veronika – United KingdomFebruary 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Very interesting, definitely worth a visit, guide lady spoke very good English and was friendly and kind

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Activity provider:Förderverein Nürnberger Felsengänge e.V.

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