Welcome to Zeppelin Field. I believe that this large expanse of concrete in front of bleachers was used for servicing the blimps. However, the area became infamous in the 1930s for the huge rallies staged by the Nazi party. It was part of a massive complex designed to drum up support for the rulers.
This platform area was the center of attention at such rallies, no doubt climaxed by a speech by Adolf Hitler. You can stand on that spot, but keep in mind that Nazi gestures in that area are illegal. The police do not think such actions are the least bit funny and will act accordingly.
The area has been converted to other uses. A motor race is held there each year. The Rolling Stones and U2 have played there. It's good to see the facility turned to peaceful uses.
This area is best known, though, for something that happened in 1945. When the Allies took control of the area, they headed to the Zeppelin Field and got their dynamite out. You've probably seen this piece of film many times as a symbol of the end of the Nazi regime, but you probably didn't know it was on this spot. Here it is:
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