Seyss-Inquart's bunker, Apeldoorn, World War II bunker in Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Seyss-Inquart's bunker in Apeldoorn is an underground concrete structure that served as a command center, with rooms including a bedroom, bathroom, and telephone exchange. The site sits within the grounds of Het Loo and is protected as a Rijksmonument.
In 1944, Reich Commissioner Arthur Seyss-Inquart moved his administration from The Hague to Apeldoorn, and the bunker was built as a secure command post. After Germany's defeat, the site was abandoned and left largely untouched for years.
The walls of the bunker carry artworks left by visitors as a response to the occupation period. This gives the place an unexpected personal quality that stands out against the bare concrete rooms.
The bunker is open to groups by appointment only, so a visit needs to be arranged in advance. Some areas inside are poorly lit, so bringing a small torch can be helpful.
The bunker was left with nearly all its original contents still in place after the war ended. This makes it one of the few places where the actual layout and equipment of a wartime command post can still be seen as they were.
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