The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich Tour

Germany and Austria

KD
Knee Deep Into History LLC
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Oct 2 - 7, 2025
Group size: 4 - 12
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich Tour
Germany and Austria

Knee Deep Into History LLC
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Oct 2 - 7, 2025
Group size: 4 - 12

About this trip

Join KDIH on a unique tour through Bavaria and Austria, visiting key sites of the early and final years of the Third Reich. In the 12 years of Hitler's "Thousand Year Reich", vast construction projects were a staple of the regime, from monumental displays of power during the early years to megalomaniac bunkers to shield the collapsing Reich from Allied bombs. From the famous parade grounds in the “Führer City” of Nuremberg to enormous concrete bunkers housing jet fighter factories, participants will experience a combination of idyllic towns and exclusive historical places.


The first stop on the tour will be the parade grounds in Nuremberg. We’ll also visit the Palace of Justice in the city, learning about the most important war crimes trial of Nazi leaders. From Nuremberg we move to Landsberg am Lech. It was in the Landsberg prison that Hitler penned his infamous manifesto, “Mein Kampf.” The prison cemetery is also the resting place for key Nazi leaders. Next stop is Dachau, a Bavarian town whose name will forever be tainted by the establishment of Hitler’s first concentration camp in the 1930s. Moving to Mühldorf, Germany we’ll tour the Weingut Me 262 bunker site and Außenlager Mühldorf, a major Dachau sub-camp. 


From Mühldorf it is on to Austria, with a visit to Ebensee and a tour of the Zement tunnel system, which was originally planned to develop Hitler’s A-9 long-range missile system. The next stop is Berchtesgaden / Obersalzberg in the Alps, visiting the remains of key Nazi elite residences. Finally, the tour will end with a look at Nazi sites in Salzburg, Austria. The juxtaposition of scenic beauty and haunting locations of the Nazi regime makes this a tour you won’t want to miss.

What’s included

  • Two Guides
    Two military historian guides who understand both sides of the story and who speak multiple languages and understand European culture
  • 3-Star accommodations
    We select European family-owned hotel / restaurants with a 3-star rating to give you both comfort and atmosphere.
  • Tour transportation
    Tour transportation depends on group size and uses a mix of 9-person people movers or cars, all equipped with A/C.
  • Most meals
    except those specified as “on your own” in the itinerary
  • Water, Soda, Snacks
    Snacks are available in the tour vehicles for the times when you need an energy hit.
  • Cultural events
    We include cultural outings such as calvados tasting, church tour, etc. and shopping time on trips longer than a few days
  • Admission fees
    We cover any museum or event fees necessary.

What’s not included

  • Travel
    We do NOT cover any transportation to/from the start/end point
  • Lodging before/after
    We do NOT cover any lodging before the start of the tour or after the end of the tour.
  • Dinner drinks
    Each participant covers their own drinks
  • Excluded meals
    Dinners or lunches specifically excluded in the tour brochure
  • Souvenirs and gifts

Available Packages

Double Occupancy
Deposit:$600
Available until August 2, 2025

Price is per person based on double occupancy.

$2,668
Deposit:$600
Single Room Supplement
Deposit:$600
Available until August 2, 2025
$2,918
Deposit:$600


Itinerary

Thursday, 2 October
Pick-up at MUC, Nuremberg Rally Grounds, Palace of Justice & Dinner

Pick-up at Munich Airport (MUC) at 12:00pm. Drive to Nuremberg. Tour Hitler’s famous rally grounds and the Nuremberg Palace of Justice. Potential for downtime in Nuremberg before dinner. Stay overnight in Nuremberg, Germany. Hotel TBD.

The pick-up and return point for this tour will be Munich Airport (MUC). A specific meeting point will be provided later. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the meeting point. Participants with their own vehicles can arrange to meet us at an alternate location.


Note: Because of the traffic around Munich, we will NOT be visiting sites within the city of Munich. However, we encourage tour participants to visit the city on their own before or after the tour. Of course, the Oktoberfest and Beer Halls are always popular. However, historian Mark Felton has also produced several high-quality videos about the Beer Hall Putsch and other key Nazi locations in Munich. These are available on YouTube.


We also encourage participants to prepare for this trip by watching film director Leni Riefenstahl’s 1935 classic “Triumph of the Will.”


Your Organizer


KD
Knee Deep Into History LLC
At KDIH we design and guide WW1 and WW2 battlefield tours in Europe. Our philosophy includes: 1) Getting clients into the field as much as possible; 2) Guiding small groups (12 max.) to ensure greater interaction with the guides; 3) Presenting a balanced view of both sides of the story; 4) Designing tours for those seriously interested in history; and 5) introducing clients to local, not American, culture. We also excel in organizing bespoke tours for families or groups. Contact us with your tour needs.