Government bunker, Military museum in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
The Government Bunker extends through 19 kilometers of underground tunnels, featuring 936 bedrooms, 897 offices, and 3,300 steel doors within its structure.
Built between 1960 and 1972, this underground facility served as an emergency shelter for German federal authorities during the Cold War period.
The museum displays exhibits about governmental emergency preparations, security measures, and technological advancements implemented during the Cold War era.
The bunker welcomes visitors from April through October on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 10:00 and 16:30, with wheelchair accessibility throughout.
The facility maintained complete self-sufficiency with internal power generation, water systems, and air filtration, enabling 30 days of sealed operation.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Gemeinnütziger Heimatverein "Alt-Ahrweiler e.V."
Address: Am Silberberg 0, 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
Opening Hours: April-October Wednesday,Saturday,Sunday 10:00-16:30
Phone: +4926419117053
Email: regierungsbunker@alt-ahrweiler.de
Website: http://regbu.de
GPS coordinates: 50.54119,7.07991
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:54
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