U-461

This museum vessel is an 86-meter submarine in Peenemünde, Germany, with multiple decks filled with preserved military equipment, control stations, and living quarters. Narrow passages and steep ladders lead through all areas, from the torpedo room to crew quarters.

Construction took place in 1962 at Factory Number 112 Krasnoye Sormovo in Nizhny Novgorod, as part of the Soviet Project 651 class. During the Cold War it conducted patrols in the North Atlantic before being preserved as a museum.

The interior displays life-size figures of crew members positioned throughout different sections, showing the daily routines of Soviet submariners. These representations help visitors imagine how the crew worked and lived in confined spaces.

Visitors can board daily from 10 to 17, but should expect narrow passages and steep ladders throughout the vessel. People with limited mobility will find it difficult to reach all areas.

This vessel retains its original cruise missile launch systems and torpedo tubes, making it one of few preserved Soviet submarines with complete military installations. These operational systems provide a rare look at the actual weapons technology of the era.

Location: Peenemünde

Inception: January 1, 1962

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Fee: Yes

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00

Website: http://u-461.de

GPS coordinates: 54.13478,13.76656

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:37