Maybach I

Maybach I is a bunker complex in Zossen comprising twelve three-story buildings connected by underground tunnels and designed to resemble ordinary houses from above. The facility contained multiple underground levels for conducting military operations.

The German Army High Command operated from this fortified headquarters between 1939 and 1945, directing military operations during World War II. After the war, parts of the complex were damaged and gradually abandoned.

The complex demonstrates wartime engineering through its disguised residential structures designed to evade aerial detection. This camouflage approach reflected the military priorities of the period.

Access is available only through scheduled guided tours organized by local heritage groups. A guide is essential to safely navigate the underground passages and remaining structures.

The bunker facility included self-contained water wells, diesel generators, and air filtration systems designed to protect against chemical weapons. These systems allowed the complex to remain operational even during prolonged attacks.