How could the Germans allow Hitler to rise to power? Who, if anyone, stood in his way? What was known about the magnitude of the Holocaust, and what was done about the persecution of Jews and others? How was life in Berlin, like during the Third Reich and during the bombings of World War II? What happened to Berlin after the Soviets defeated the Nazis? Return to Berlin on this fascinating bike tour.
Highlights
- Done in English
- Explore the city by bike, soaking up the local atmosphere
- Immerse yourself in the past, the time of a historical circuit
To answer these and other difficult questions, visit the Jewish ghetto, Nazi bunkers, air raid shelters, anti-aircraft installations, still destroyed buildings, monuments of the resistance movement, World War battlefields II, and much more.
Highlights of this tour include:
- View of Jewish businesses destroyed during the infamous Nazi Kristallnacht, as well as the monumental New Synagogue that survived that night, at least.
- Explored the destroyed remains of Berlin's Kaiser Wilhelm Church and the old railway station, both heavily bombed during the air raids, which continue to stand as a grim reminder of the damages of war.
- Visit some of the remaining operational air-raid shelters, which were lined with anti-aircraft guns, and filled beyond Allied occupation during the Battle of Berlin.
- Understanding of Hitler's huge plan for Berlin once it would become the capital of the Reich of Germania, seeing what remains of Hitler's former government facilities.
- Honored the resistance movements against the Third Reich, especially the assassination attempts on Hitler, in memory of the July 20th, 1944
Detailed schedule
Starting point :
Outside Alexanderplatz and SU-Bahn station. The meeting point is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.
Departure time :
10 hours 30
Return details:
Return to original departure point around 15:00 PM
