Bundesbank bunker, Cold War bunker in Cochem, Germany
The underground facility spans 5,000 square meters beneath the hills of Cochem, featuring multiple secure vaults and operational control rooms across different levels.
Built in 1964, the Bundesbank bunker stored 15 billion German marks as emergency currency to protect West Germany from potential economic collapse during the Cold War.
The bunker represents Germany's methodical preparation against financial threats, storing a complete alternative currency system ready for immediate deployment.
Guided tours operate from May to October with a shuttle bus service from Endertplatz in Cochem, allowing visitors to explore the formerly classified facility.
The facility maintained constant temperature and humidity levels to preserve banknotes, with walls containing sensors that detected any attempts at unauthorized entry.
Location: Cochem
Inception: 1964
Address: Am Wald 35
Website: https://bundesbank-bunker.de
GPS coordinates: 50.15230,7.17514
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
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