Observation Post Alpha, Cold War memorial in Rasdorf, Germany
The memorial complex includes two separate museums, a reconstructed border section, and former military installations on the boundary between Hesse and Thuringia.
From the 1960s until 1991, NATO forces used this strategic observation post to monitor potential Warsaw Pact military movements through the Fulda Gap region.
The Point Alpha Foundation maintains exhibits documenting the division of Germany, featuring military equipment, photographs, and personal accounts from both sides of the border.
Visitors can explore several miles of walking trails along the Green Belt, examining preserved watchtowers and border fortifications with information panels in multiple languages.
The site received the European Heritage Label in 2011 and presents an annual Point Alpha Prize to individuals who contribute to German or European unity.
Location: Rasdorf
GPS coordinates: 50.72393,9.93186
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
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