Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg, History museum in Berchtesgaden, Germany
The Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg is a museum in Berchtesgaden that documents the Nazi regime's presence and operations in this mountain region. The exhibition presents objects, photographs, and documents from that era while explaining how authority was organized and maintained.
The facility opened in 1999 and stands on the site of Hitler's mountain residence, which served as a seat of government from 1933 to 1945. The location played a role in military planning and decisions during World War II.
The site takes its name from the mountain where Hitler's residence once stood and now serves as a place to understand how power was exercised during the Nazi period. Visitors can see how daily life, decision-making, and ideology were connected in this location.
The center sits on top of the mountain and can be reached on foot or by car. The exhibition flows logically and displays include text in several languages to help visitors understand the content.
The museum incorporates original bunkers and underground rooms from the historical site as part of its exhibition. Visitors can descend into these authentic spaces and gain a direct sense of what the location was like.
Location: Berchtesgaden
Inception: 1999
Address: Salzbergstraße
Website: https://obersalzberg.de
GPS coordinates: 47.63166,13.04027
Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:08
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