Luftfahrthistorische Sammlung Finowfurt, Aviation museum in Eberswalde, Germany
The Luftfahrthistorische Sammlung Finowfurt is an aviation museum located near Eberswalde on a former Soviet military airfield, with historical aircraft, helicopters, and vehicles displayed across several exhibition areas. The site also preserves military buildings and bunkers from the Cold War era that visitors can explore on foot.
The museum was established in 1992 on a former Soviet military airfield that served as a base for fighter jets and bombers during the Cold War. The facility was built by Soviet forces and later converted to preserve aviation history.
The collection preserves aircraft that meant adventure and courage to many people, and tells the stories of pilots and their families through personal accounts. These individual experiences become part of how visitors understand each plane and its role in aviation history.
Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the site is large and requires walking to explore the different exhibition areas and buildings throughout the property. It helps to check opening times before your visit, as hours vary depending on the season.
The site preserves nearly intact the original Soviet military structures with original hangars, munitions bunkers, and barracks from the 1970s, most of which are rarely found elsewhere in Germany. These surviving buildings offer a rare glimpse into how a Cold War military base was organized and allow visitors to understand the layout and daily operations of that era.
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