The celebration of the 1936 Olympics was agreed by the International Olympic Committee in 1931. These games would mean the return of Germany to the international scene. This would be the second time that Berlin was chosen as the venue for the Olympic Games. In 1916 the German capital was going to host the games, but due to the First World War they were suspended.
After Hitler came to power in 1933, the '36 Olympics would be a magnificent opportunity to promote his dictatorship abroad. The objective was to whiten the image of a regime whose atrocities were already being heard. Thanks to the professionalism of the Nazi propagandists, the games were a success. The luxury facilities built for them helped in this goal.
How to get to the Olympic Village
The Olympic village is located in the federal state of Brandenburg, in the town of Eltstal. The most comfortable way to get to the Olympic village is by private vehicle. There is a combination with train from Berlin. With the regional train RE4 from the central train station Hauptbahnhof you can get to the station Elstal and from there walk about 600 meters to the villa. You can check the train schedules and stops at the following LINK.
Opening hours
To visit the Olympic Village in Berlin it is necessary to book at least 14 days in advance. Visits are only made from April to October. Tours are only offered in German and English. You can book or get information on its official website.
Visit the Olympic village in Berlin
Since 2006, the villa has been a historical heritage site and is therefore protected. The guided tours, which last around 2 hours, tour the facilities where the athletes trained and lived during the celebration of the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
The state of conservation of the facilities is good, so the visitor can perfectly appreciate how the apartments of the athletes, the training tracks, the gyms and the swimming pools of the complex were.
