Historischer Kunstbunker

Whilst historically very important, the negative review is due to the lack of transparency and/or clear information for visitors. You need to buy tickets through a machine, at the main entrance, where the main door is shut. Only after tickets are bought you will find the small letters informing of the mandarory guided tour, in some 75 minutes from purchase! Very disappointing to say the least. What if you cannot wait? Check the website before visiting. On the positive end, the fact that we were lucky with our guide. A knowledgeable local historian with perfect British English, which made the wait to be worth it. Despite very interesting, Nuremberg is one of the least tourist friendly cities in Germany. I've visited most of this lovely country, north to south, several times over the years and will always come back, but never to Nuremberg. Parking is a challenge outside the city historic center. Could not visit the courts where WWII trials took place due to the lack of parking!

One of the most fascinating places in Nuremberg, an underground warren of rock-cut passageways that once sheltered the city’s greatest treasures during World War II. From Dürer paintings to medieval stained glass and sculptures, priceless works of art were hidden here to survive the bombing raids that leveled much of the city above. The air is cool and damp, the walls rough, and yet the exhibits bring to life a story of foresight and preservation that’s as moving as it is unexpected. Walking through the tunnels, you pass machinery for air circulation, bunk rooms for guards, and displays showing how artworks were crated and stored. It feels less like a museum and more like stepping into a secret vault where culture itself was under protection. One detail I loved is how they show black-and-white photos of masterpieces lined up underground, waiting out the war in wooden crates and makeshift shelves. It’s surreal to realize that the same corridors you’re standing in once cradled works now hanging in world-class museums. The Kunstbunker isn’t just about the past, it’s about the lengths a city will go to keep its identity alive, even in its darkest hours.

A fascinating visit to the Art Bunker in Nuremberg. The tour was rich in information, and the guide spoke several languages fluently. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history and the protection of art during WWII.

Wow you hear about the stolen art and the war all your life then finally there to see it in person. This is only one area that some of the carves kept but still was interesting with where it was located and how much art was actually there. Also the fact that such rare art was kept there was very interesting. There is a short video in the vault as well. This is a really interesting exhibition. One of the best I have visited.

Great guided tour under the Bastions. We had an invested guide who was a geek in the best way possible. We learned so much and saw these impressive halls underneath the city walls of Nürnberg

We had an excellent guide who was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It is quite chilly in there (even us Canadians were cold!) so a good idea to cool down on a hot day, but I’d recommend brining a small sweater to wear down there.

It’s really worth visiting. There is only guided tour so you have book the timetable for the visit. Our guide is Mr. Andreas Clemens. He is very knowledgeable. The presentation is so informative. So impressive.

We had an amazing tour with our tour guide Margaret who explained everything in a simple and captivating way. I believe that it even might have been one of the best tours I’ve ever experienced in my entire life. With her expert knowledge and insightful debates she kept the tour interesting. The tour was approximately 90 minutes and the temperature was really low, so I suggest bringing a sweater since by the time it was over I was quite cold. We had the English tour and bought the tickets about 1 hours before the tour started. Thank you for this wonderful experience Margaret. :)