Krupp decoy site, Military decoy site in Langenberg, Germany
The concrete command bunker stands as the last remaining structure of a large-scale industrial replica constructed on Velbert Rottberg hill.
From 1941 to 1944, this installation replicated the Krupp steel factory to divert Allied air raids away from the actual production site in Essen.
The bunker serves as a memorial site, documenting German military defense strategies and their effects on local communities during World War II.
The bunker opens annually during Heritage Day in September, offering guided tours and historical exhibitions about wartime industrial deception methods.
The site incorporated moving elements, including a miniature railway running on an endless loop to simulate industrial operations at night.
Location: Velbert
GPS coordinates: 51.36480,7.06727
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:43
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