Munich is a city of great beauty and splendour, known as much for beautiful churches and Lederhosen as for the Oktoberfest. There was a time however, that Munich was known for other, less wholesome reasons. The period following the Great War of 1914-18 was very traumatic for Germany and Munich was no exception. In a time of great social and economic unrest, Munich became a hot-bed of political extremism and for a short time, a Soviet Republic.

Out of this chaotic period the Nazi Party emerged, under the leadership of an Austrian known as Adolf Hitler.
Munich was christened by the Nazis as “Hauptstadt der Bewegung” or “Capital of the Movement”. Munich became the heart, the spiritual home of a movement that would plunge Europe into another world war and lead to the deaths of millions.

Hopefully, by learning about this dark period in human history we can, perhaps in our own little way we can ensure that such a calamity never happens again.

On this tour you will see and learn about:
 

• The Great War and the Treaty of Versailles

• The “Munich Soviet”

• The origins of the Nazi Party

• The infamous “Beer Hall Putsch”

• The “Exhibition of Degenerate Art”

• “Crystal Night” and the origins of the Holocaust

• The Nazi Party Headquarters and the signing of “The Munich Pact”

• The “White Rose” and student protest

• World War 2, Allied bombing and liberation

• Learning from history

• And much more besides

Cost?                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
1 to 4 persons - €140
5 to 10 persons - €200

If you are based in central Munich then a pick-up can be arranged at your hotel. Tour lasts a minimum of around 3½ hours, excluding a refreshment break (normally in the world famous Hofbrauhaus). However, we go at your pace and spend as long as you want at each location. To book your tour just email us by clicking on "contact"

08 November 2011