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Berlin underground tours are an alternative way to understand the city’s complex history, where you can view war bunkers and escape tunnels in what are now disused metro stations. 

With Berlin known for its alternative scene and unravelling of a dark past, this is a different way of seeing it. 

When researching my trip there I came across the Berlin Underworlds Association (Berliner Unterwelten) – a society for the exploration and documentation of subterranean culture. They provide expert tours of the city’s underground linked to various moments of its history, citing to “experience the history of Berlin from an unconventional perspective.” 

The Berlin Underworlds Association has been offering Berlin tunnel tours for around 15 years, so they know exactly what they are doing when it comes to the important underground structures in the city. You won’t get stuck or lost, or be breaking any laws when it comes to the exploration of abandoned areas. This has all been curated and set up exclusively. 

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Where Does the Berlin Underground Tour Begin?

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From war bunkers and air-raid shelters to the remains of an anti-aircraft fortress, subterranean Berlin plays host to a wealth of history. You might find it hard to choose which tour to go on, although a lot of your choice will be dependent on what tours are running on the given day.

There are currently four underground Berlin tours available:

• Tour 1: Dark Worlds
• Tour 2: From Flak Towers to Mountains of Debris
• Tour 3: Cold War Nuclear Bunkers
• Tour M: Under the Berlin Wall

I decided on Tour M, which at the time was called Breaching the Berlin Wall: Subterranean Escapes from East Berlin to West Berlin and which this article focuses on, with an overview of the main things you get to learn about and what an underground tour encompasses generally. 

Photography is not allowed, which is why I am using images granted for use by the Berliner Unterwelten. 

The majority of the tours start in or near the Gesundbrunnen station in the north of Berlin city centre and they last approximately two hours.

The main season for tours is April – October and they run from Monday – Friday between 10 AM – 4 PM and on Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays between 9 AM and 4 PM. 

You can check the website for further details and view the calendar of dates and times on the homepage . 

Surprisingly, the tours to this secret part of Berlin are relatively inexpensive.

– Tour 1, 2 and 3 are €15 

– Tour M is €18 

– The Exhibition, “Myth of Germania” is €6

Do note: The BerlinWelcomeCard is not valid for the tours but for the exhibition “Myth of Germania”.

The Berlin Wall Escape Tunnels

Many attempts were made to escape from East Berlin to the West via man-made tunnels dug deep underground, where everything from reinforcements to lighting and ventilation had to be taken into consideration.

The first tunnel was dug in December 1961 and the last one in 1985, four years before the borders were opened. Of course, some attempts had devastating consequences, when uncovered by the East German secret police (Stasi), but others were successful. The determination resulting in the same people risking their lives to dig another tunnel in a different location months later to help others.

The sewer channels were also used as escape routes, even though the Stasi had put preventative measures in place with grating systems. Initially, the grating was a square shape within the circle of the tunnel meaning there was just enough space to squeeze under – through the sewage.

The Stasi later installed oval-shaped grating and then used measures to cover the space completely. Many West Berlin students had great escape operations in place using the sewage systems to help their friends trapped in the East.

However, when escaping this way, someone had to be the ‘lid man’ with the promise of being able to go down into the hole another time. In the room underground was a manhole cover, the same as the ones you see in the city today and what would have been in use back then. The lights were turned out as if to create the atmosphere of nighttime escape and two strong guys were asked to carefully and quietly lift the heavy lid.

No problem at all, but putting it back? A disastrous mixture of the wrong balance, uneven weight and constant clanging noise. Back then, they would have been caught instantly and killed. It puts into perspective how difficult these escapes were with the Stasi on the lookout right around every corner.

With the construction of the Wall, U-Bahn lines in East Berlin were severed in their connection to the West. But as the East got poorer the two West Berlin lines (the U6 and U8) that ran through East Berlin were ‘rented out’ to the West, allowing them to pass through the East Berlin metro stations without stopping.

We were told about how people cleverly hid among the tracks and side walls ready to jump on passing trains and how the guards on the Eastern side would defect and while on duty, use this route as a means to escape.

When the Stasi lost too many men they eventually locked guards on duty in a room with a small window looking out towards the tracks. Any signs of escapees would have to be called through to a superior, by which point it was probably too late to catch them.

One of the most fascinating parts of the tour was wandering along a huge underground corridor only to emerge from a side door on the wall of the underground station, which most people probably walk past daily and don’t give a second’s thought as to what lays beneath. 

From there you are taken via the metro to my much recommended Berlin Wall viewing site, Bernauer Strasse, where more than seven escape tunnels were attempted within a short distance of just 350 meters of each other. This is also where two of the most successful Berlin Wall escape tunnels were constructed.

READ MORE: Best Place to See the Berlin Wall – the viewing locations and the questions it makes you ask. 

Rectangular panels on pavement and in the grass show the route of an escape tunnel in Berlin.

Photo exhibitions form much of the tour when underground in what is a former civil defence shelter and it brings the stories to life. You will catch a glimpse at a room that formed part of an air-raid shelter on the Berlin tunnels tour, although you will have to take the underground bunker tour (Tour 3) to delve more into that part of the history and see what relics of these hideouts are left.

Thousands were built in the city to provide safety and despite being able to see one, it’s still unknown how many more exist that have yet to be found. 

For those who don’t have the time for the tour or who want to see a reconstruction of what the bunkers that no longer exist look like, the Berlin Underworlds Association run virtual guided tours . You can learn more about the Drivers’ Bunker, the Speer Bunker, the Goebbels Bunker and the Führerbunker, supported by historical overviews, construction plans and interviews with historians and witnesses. 

The cost for the virtual tours is €9.50 and lasts approximately one hour. 

What lies beneath Berlin is well worth viewing. We take riding a metro system for granted without realising how instrumental it was for those planning escape, those seeking shelter and those harbouring secrets.

The guide was both passionate and knowledgeable about the history and expertly clued up on the facts, figures and questions presented by the city’s complex history. To condense Berlin’s history into sizable parts that you can understand is commendable. I even met locals who had said they had wanted to take this tour for the past 10 years to better understand their past. 

Not only do you get to grips with the city’s history, but you get to learn about it from a truly interesting perspective and to understand a complex time in modern history in that way is priceless. 

Many thanks to the Berlin Underworlds Association for allowing me the opportunity to attend one of their tours.

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20 May 2014 at 4:15 pm

I just did the underground tour last week, it was pretty cool! I also recommend that you check out the abandoned brewery near Schöneweide station (which you have to sneak in), and also the Stasi museum.

Brad Bernard says

17 May 2014 at 5:46 pm

How cool is that? I’m definitely linking here for the Berlin section of my Best Travel Experiences. The tunnels are so fascinating and capture a time when life was much different.

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Berliner Unterwelten – Berlin Bunker Tours

This post is about Berlin's underground bunkers and air raid shelters built by the Nazi government during WW2, and by the West Berlin government after the war, and how you can tour them.

We also cover tours of an escape tunnel during the time of the Cold War and the Berlin Wall.

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Like many cities, Berlin has a hidden life under the surface.

The sewage system, gas, water electricity, the subway, pneumatic tubes – and in the case of Berlin the air raid shelters and bunkers from World War II.

And visitors to Berlin can take a bunker tour to discover this hidden network of tunnels and shelters underground.  

Tours are offered by the organization "Berliner Unterwelten e.V.", an organization consisting of about 350 members of diverse professional backgrounds.

These members research and make the underground bunkers accessible to the public by giving tours in various languages, offering an exhibit as well as through publications.

Their focus is on World War II and the Berlin Wall.

Even though the Berlin Wall is far from being subterranean architecture, escape tunnels  - more than 70 – played an important role in people’s way to freedom.

Not all bunkers are accessible anymore, for example, Hitler’s bunker  has been excavated and filled in and is located underneath what is today a parking lot.

If you decide to go there, a bilingual information board helps to understand when, why, and how the bunker was built.

The board was installed by “Berliner Unterwelten  - Berlin Underworlds”.

Be sure to check out our list of Berlin walking tours .

WHERE DO THE BUNKER TOURS START FROM?

The headquarters of Berliner Unterwelten and the start of the most popular bunker tour is near the transportation hub “Gesundbrunnen” (with U-Bahn-and S-Bahn station) ( map ).

If you exit from the S-Bahn station, it'll be to your left. It's located right next to the U-Bahn station.

Just follow the signs for “Berliner Unterwelten”.

The U-Bahn (subway) station was built before the war and parts of it then transformed into an air-raid shelter.

There is the permanent exhibition “ Mythos Germania ” about Hitler’s and Albert Speer’s (Hitler’s favorite architect) plans for the urban renewal of Berlin in the Third Reich with a lot of oversized buildings.

The exhibit is open April thru November and December 26 through January 10 (closed on New Year’s Day) from 11 am to 6 pm (last entrance 5 pm) and is EUR 6.00 for adults.

BERLIN UNTERWELTEN TOURS IN ENGLISH

Berliner Unterwelten provides 4 of its tours in English. Two of these outings are 90 minutes and the last one is 120 minutes long.

Ticket prices range from €15-€18 per person, but students and trainees can get concessions if they can show proof of a student ID.

There is also a self-guided tour of an exhibit titled " Mythos Germania ", which covers the topic of the Nazi's planned rebuilding of Berlin.

Tour 1 - Dark Worlds Tour

Explore one of the few remaining bunkers from WWII.

Discover what life during wartime was like for the average citizen of Berlin.

In addition to learning about the Third Reich, you'll also have the opportunity to see some of the histories behind city subway and sewer systems.

Although this tour is available all year long, scheduled dates are subject to change.

• Ticket Prices: €16 per person | €13 for students/trainees
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Usual Availability: Wed-Mon @ 11:00 am, 13:00 (1 pm) & 15:00 (3 pm)
• Additional tours offered Apr-Oct
• Book this tour here .

Due to the nature of the content of this tour, children 7 and younger are not permitted.

Berliner Unterwelten recommends the appropriateness of this tour for 14 years and older.

Tour 2 - From Flak Towers to Mountains of Debris

Hitler ordered the construction of six anti-aircraft, or "Flak," towers to protect Berlin from enemy aircraft early in WW2.

Only three were built, and they were blown up after the war. However, the Flak tower in Gesundbrunnen's Humboldthain Park was only partially destroyed.

Visit 3 of the original 7 floors of this tower, and take a look at the incredible depth of the tower.

Learn about the ongoing process of rubble removal and its partial transformation into a bat sanctuary.

• Usual Availability: Select days @ 11:00 am, 13:00 (1 pm).
• No Tours offered Nov-Apr

Tour 3 - Bunkers, Subways, and the Cold War

Civil protection shelters were reactivated or built in West Berlin in preparation for a nuclear war.

Visit the civil defense shelter known as Blochplatz and learn about how it was used during WWII and repurposed for the Cold War.

This shelter was intended to protect citizens in case of nuclear war, and it served multiple purposes.

As you trace Berlin's sometimes disturbing history, you'll find out how people might have survived in a worst-case scenario.

Afterward, travel via the subway to the Parkstrasse U-Bahn station to see what a more modern bunker looks like.

• Ticket Prices: €15 per person | €13 for students/trainees
• Availability: Select Days @ 11:00 am, 13:00 (1 pm), 15:00 (3 pm)

Tour M - Under the Berlin Wall

After the Berlin Wall was constructed, many people made attempts to dig tunnels underneath and avoid detection.

In total, there were more than 70 different tunnels built, and this tour will take you to the site, underneath the Berlin Wall Memorial , of at least seven of them.

Find out which escape tunnels were most successful and discover tales of betrayal that you may not have heard about.

You will also see one of the tunnels from an underground exhibit space.

• Ticket Prices: €19 per person | €15 for students/trainees
• Duration: 120 minutes
• Availability: Usually Thur-Mon @ 3:30 PM

Mythos Germania - Vision and Crime

The Nazi government had a magnificent plan to build the "World Capital of Germania", plans that were ultimately dashed by WW2.

The exhibition depicts Nazi-era Berlin architecture and urban planning, as well as the Nazi regime's ideological aspirations and the twisted methods used to achieve them.

You will learn about the people and businesses who lost their homes and property as those who became enslaved in pursuit of the Nazi's plans.

• Ticket Prices: €6 per person | €3 for students/trainees
• Availability: Saturdays 11:00 am till 17:00 (5 pm)
• Book tickets for this exhibit here .

Reviews of Berliner Unterwelten

With a score of 4 ½ out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor, it's fair to say that overall ratings for this service are very good.

Customers truly appreciate the opportunity to explore historic locations tied to both WWII and the Cold War.

Guests are drawn to their tours for a variety of reasons that we will explore in further detail below.

Military History

If it wasn't already obvious, most of the visitors who enjoy these tours are very interested in military history.

Several reviewers feel that this is a wonderful opportunity to see some of the most significant buildings in Berlin.

Even if you're not well-versed in the history of this city, your tour guide will provide a plethora of information about each location.

English Tours

Guests from English-speaking countries really appreciate the translation services provided by this company.

Although they don't offer all of their tours in English, most customers are just happy that there are a few historically significant trips they can enjoy.

Several visitors recommend that you arrive early for these outings because they sell out quickly.

Excellent Tour Guides

A majority of guests who leave positive reviews are most impressed by their tour guides. Several comments indicate that they are not only friendly and helpful but also very informative.

Some visitors were surprised to find that their guide was actually very funny, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. 

Historical Simulation

On some tours, this company provides a simulation of what life was like during wartime.

Other tours simulate life in a bunker, giving their guests a taste of what life might be like during a nuclear war.

Getting the chance to see and experience what these bunkers were built for can be very enlightening, and some visitors felt that it made history come alive.

Effective Storytelling

In addition to the military history tied to the locations featured on these tours, guides will also tell stories about real people who were affected by either WWII or the Cold War.

Both events displaced a lot of families and put several people in peril; guests really appreciate the opportunity to hear their stories and discover what life was like for some of the citizens of Berlin.

Things to know before taking the bunker tours:

Please note: The tours cover difficult periods of German history and are conceived for adults.

They are recommended for youths aged 14 and older. Children under 7 are not admitted; parents’ discretion is asked for children aged 7 to 14.

As the tours are not in a museum, but in the real underworld, toilets are not provided. Make sure to use one before starting the tour.

The shopping mall Gesundbrunnen-Center right next to the train station has restrooms.

And please, wear sturdy footwear (no sandals, no flip-flops) and take a sweater – even in summer, the underworld is very chilly.

Also, a small selection of tours also runs during the winter.

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The Berlin Bunker tour traces the urban development of Berlin from an underground perspective,

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I can arrange visits to both WWII shelters and Nuclear bunkers from the Cold War as a part of this tour. On this tour we cover Berlin’s subterranean history, from basic infrastructure such as subway systems and forgotten train lines , to Nazi civilian air raid shelters and other bunkers as well as spy tunnels and escapes tunnels under the Berlin Wall. Berlin is still engaged in massive underground projects today, like the Tiergarten Tunnel, the U55 subway, and more. 40 % of the space in Berlin is underground. The distance of Berlin’s drainage system, if laid in a straight line, would reach as far as Los Angeles from the Brandenburg Gate!

The Berlin Bunkers tour traces the development of Berlin from an underground perspective , from the first underground constructions such as church crypts and fortifications for the Medieval town to the massive expansion underground as Berlin became an industrial powerhouse in the late 19th Century. Many of these installations were then revamped during the horrors of WWII as civilian bunkers and then modernized after the war to become nuclear shelter and ABC shelters in the event of WWIII.

After WWII many underground installations gave those brave enough a chance to escape under the Berlin Wall . On the Berlinbunker tour we explore the history of the Underground Berlin Wall that few think of.

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At Berlin Story Bunker, you immerse yourself in the city’s turbulent history in a real bunker from the Second World War.

The tour inside the 6,500-square-metre WWII bunker recreates some of the most infamous events in German history leading up to Hitler’s suicide.

The museum is a frightening reminder of a war that claimed 70 million lives and is understandably intimidating.

This article covers everything you must know before booking tickets for the Berlin Story Bunker.

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The Berlin Story Bunker tour is set in a recreation of the infamous Führerbunker, where Adolf Hitler spent his last days. 

The award-winning museum is designed to take you on a journey through 800 years of Berlin life with 30 different displays.

The “Hitler, How Could It Happen” exhibition is also part of the Berlin Story Bunker Museum.

The multimedia displays include large-scale photographs, short films, sculptures, and other art installations.

Visitors follow the audio guide’s vivid explanations from the time of Frederick the Great in the 18th century to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

A free audio guide is available in English, and most of the signage is in English and German. 

The Berlin bunker tour experience ends with a film. 

You can buy the Berlin bunker tour tickets online  or offline at the attraction.

Online tickets tend to be cheaper than tickets at the venue.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the attraction’s ticket counters.

When you book early, you also get your preferred time slot.

During peak days, the attraction’s tickets may sell out. Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

Go to the Berlin Story Bunker’s booking page, select your preferred date, time slot, and the number of tickets, and buy the tickets right away.

Once you purchase the attraction’s tickets, they get delivered to your email address. 

There is no need to get printouts of the ticket. 

On the day of your visit, show the e-ticket on your smartphone at the ticket office and walk in.

Tickets for Berlin Story Bunker  cost €12 for visitors aged 18 years and above. 

Youth aged between six to 17 years pay a discounted price of €9 for entry.

Students aged 18 years and above also pay a reduced rate of €9.

Kids aged five years and below can enter for free without a ticket.

This Berlin Story Museum ticket lets you access all the 30 installations at the bunker spread over a whopping 6500 sq. feet.

You will also be able to witness the popular exhibition “Hitler, How Could It Happen.” 

Audio guide for both the Berlin Bunker Story and “Hitler, How Could It Happen” is included with this ticket in over eight languages.

Ticket prices

Adult ticket (18+ years): €12 Student ticket (with ID): €9 Youth ticket (6 to 17 years): €9

Kids five years and younger can enter for free.

The Berlin Story Museum is located in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Borough) neighborhood.

Address: Schöneberger Str. 23a, 10963 Berlin. Get Directions .

You can reach the attraction by public transport or by driving to it.

S Anhalter Bahnhof (Berlin) is the nearest bus stop, only a 2-minute walk away.

Take the S1, S2 or S25 lines to Anhalter Station, which is just a three-minute walk from the Berlin Story Museum.

The Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park underground station is also an alternative, only a 5-minute walk away from the attraction.

If you’re traveling by car, turn on your  Google Maps  and get started.

Click here  for the nearest car parking spaces.

Berlin Story Museum is open year-round from 10 am to 7 pm all through the week.

The last entry into the museum is at 5:30 pm.

Most visitors take approximately three hours to tour the Berlin Story Bunker.

How long your visit takes will depend on where you buy your tickets (online tickets make it faster!), how much you would like to see, as well as how busy the attraction is on the day of your visit.

The best time to visit Berlin Story Bunker is as soon as it opens at 10 am or between 2 pm and 3 pm, as the crowd is sparse during those hours.

Additionally, try to visit the attraction during weekdays for the same reason.

Here are a few frequently asked questions about the Berlin Story Bunker.

Tourists can buy tickets for the attraction online or at the venue on the day of their visit. For the best experience, we suggest you  book your tickets online  in advance.

No, photography is NOT allowed inside the museum.

No, the venue is NOT wheelchair accessible.

No animals are allowed inside the museum.

Yes, you can cancel your visit up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Yes, there is an on-site cloakroom facility that can store your luggage free of charge.

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Berlin Bunker Tour: Exploring History Underground

by Original Berlin Tours | Mar 7, 2024 | World War Tour Berlin

Welcome to the Berlin Bunker Tour! If you’re fascinated by history and want to learn more about the events that unfolded during World War II, this tour is perfect for you. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a virtual journey through Berlin’s underground bunkers, shedding light on their significance and providing you with helpful tips along the way.

1. Understanding Berlin’s Bunkers

In the heart of Berlin lies a network of underground bunkers that played a crucial role during World War II. These bunkers were constructed to protect civilians from bombing raids, and some even served as command centers for the German military. Today, these historic structures offer a unique opportunity to learn about the wartime experiences of Berlin.

1.1 Types of Bunkers

There are several types of bunkers you can explore:

• Air Raid Shelters: These bunkers were designed to protect civilians during air raids. They were often located near residential areas.
• Flak Towers: These massive concrete towers were armed with anti-aircraft guns, providing defense against enemy planes.
• Reich Chancellery Bunker: The underground complex beneath Hitler’s Reich Chancellery was used as a shelter and command post.
• Wannsee Conference House: Although not strictly a bunker, this historic villa is an important site where top-ranking Nazi officials planned the Holocaust.

2. Planning Your Visit

Before embarking on your Berlin Bunker Tour, here are some tips to keep in mind:

2.1 Research and Choose Your Bunkers

Given the vast number of bunkers in Berlin, it’s important to research and decide which ones align with your interests. Some offer guided tours, while others allow self-guided exploration. Consider your preferences and the depth of historical information you seek.

2.2 Dress Comfortably

Exploring underground bunkers can involve climbing stairs and walking through narrow passageways. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing to ensure an enjoyable experience.

2.3 Plan for Admission Fees and Timings

Some bunkers charge admission fees, and it’s crucial to check their opening days and timings in advance. This will help you plan your visit accordingly.

3. What to Expect During Your Tour

Now that you’re ready to embark on your Berlin Bunker Tour, here’s what you can expect:

3.1 Expert Guides

Many bunkers have knowledgeable guides who provide detailed historical information. They can answer your questions and offer fascinating insights into the lives of people who sought refuge in these bunkers during the war.

3.2 Well-Preserved Artifacts

Inside the bunkers, you’ll find artifacts and exhibits that offer a glimpse into the past. From old photographs and documents to original furnishings, these items create an immersive experience.

3.3 Eerie Atmosphere

Walking through underground tunnels can create a sense of eeriness. The dimly lit corridors and the realization of the history that unfolded in those very spaces can be quite impactful.

4. Additional Tips

Here are a few extra tips to enhance your Berlin Bunker Tour experience:

4.1 Take Guided Tours for In-Depth Information

Guided tours provide a more comprehensive understanding of the bunkers. Guides often share lesser-known stories and facts that aren’t readily available in guidebooks.

4.2 Capture Memories, Respectfully

Feel free to take photographs and document your experience. However, remember to be respectful of the solemn nature of these places. Avoid flash photography and follow any restrictions imposed by the bunker authorities.

4.3 Reflect on the Historical Significance

As you explore the bunkers, take a moment to reflect on the historical significance of these places. It’s a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the events that shaped not only Berlin but the world.

5. Conclusion

Embarking on a Berlin Bunker Tour is an excellent way to delve into the history of World War II and gain insights into the experiences of those who lived through it. By planning your visit, understanding the different types of bunkers, and immersing yourself in the historical atmosphere, you’ll come away with a newfound appreciation for this important period in history.

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Exploring the Hitler Bunker: A Tour of Berlin’s Historical Site

by Original Berlin Tours | Mar 7, 2024 | Cold War Tour Berlin

If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and have an interest in history, a visit to the Hitler Bunker is a must. The bunker, officially known as the Führerbunker, played a significant role during World War II and offers a unique opportunity to learn about the final days of Adolf Hitler. In this article, we’ll guide you through the ins and outs of a Hitler Bunker tour in Berlin.

1. History of the Hitler Bunker

The Hitler Bunker, located in central Berlin, was a subterranean complex constructed during World War II. It served as Hitler’s command center and living quarters during the final months of the war. The bunker was heavily fortified and designed to withstand bomb attacks.

2. Booking a Tour

To visit the Hitler Bunker, you’ll need to join a guided tour. Several tour operators offer daily tours that provide in-depth knowledge about the historical significance of the site. It’s recommended to book your tour in advance to secure your spot as they can be quite popular.

2.1 Tour Duration and Cost

The average tour duration is approximately 1 hour, and the cost varies depending on the operator and the type of tour you choose. Prices usually range from €10 to €20 per person. Some tours may also include additional visits to nearby historical sites.

3. What to Expect on the Tour

During the tour, you’ll be guided by an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide who will provide detailed information about the bunker’s history and its significance. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the remnants of the bunker complex and witness the conditions under which Hitler and his inner circle spent their final days.

3.1 Highlights of the Tour

Some of the highlights of the Hitler Bunker tour include:

• Exploring the Führerbunker chambers where Hitler lived and worked.
• Seeing the concrete walls that protected the bunker from bomb blasts.
• Learning about the events leading up to Hitler’s death.
• Gaining insight into the strategies and decision-making processes that took place in the bunker.
• Discovering the underground network of tunnels and facilities.

4. Important Considerations

Before embarking on a Hitler Bunker tour, there are a few important considerations to keep in mind:

5. Continuing Historical Education

Visiting the Hitler Bunker is an excellent way to gain insight into the events of World War II and Adolf Hitler’s final days. After the tour, consider furthering your historical education by exploring other museums and memorial sites in Berlin, such as the Holocaust Memorial or the Topography of Terror.

6. Conclusion

The Hitler Bunker tour provides an immersive and educational experience for visitors interested in the history of World War II. By joining a guided tour, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the subterranean complex and learn about the final days of Adolf Hitler. Remember to book your tour in advance, follow the tour guidelines, and continue your historical journey by visiting other prominent sites in Berlin. As you delve into the history, be prepared for a thought-provoking and emotional experience.

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Berlin Story Museum

History through multimedia

Discover the history of Berlin on a chronological journey through the city's history in an unusual museum located in a bunker close to Anhalter station.

The Berlin Story is located in a bunker at Anhalter Station . A compact site, the museum has been designed to take you on a journey through 800 years of Berlin life with 30 different displays. Some of the multimedia displays include large scale photographs, short films, sculpture and other art installations. Follow the guided tour through history from the time of Frederick the Great in the 18th century through the German Empire under Bismarck until the late 20th century and the fall of the Berlin Wall . Each area has a different scene from history such as the home of a poor family from 1880, complete with original wooden floors, oil lamp lighting and a bean-snapping machine. Another scene tells the story of the lives of the so-called Trümmerfrauen, women who cleaned up Berlin's rubble after the Second World War bombings.

The history of Berlin in an air raid shelter

One of the striking aspects of the Berlin Story is its location: a huge concrete bunker built during the First World War. At that time, the bunker is linked by many corridors to the Anhalter Railway Station . Thousands of Berlin residents seek refuge there during air raids. Over time, the slogan He who builds the bunker drops the bombs is painted in graffiti on the walls, a saying which has become a hallmark of the museum. Both the nature of the material and the subterranean location adds to the atmosphere of the museum. As you start your Berlin Story Museum visit, you are led to the lower floor, collecting your audio guide as you go. The next stop is The Gate which tells the story of the Brandenburg Gate through large photo panels. Then it's onto, among other things, 20th century section with book burning by the Nazi party in the 1930s. The GDR section includes the Palace of the Republic's impressive porcelain service. A visit to the Berlin Story gives a taste of what is available in greater detail in many other museums in the city.

Berlin Story Bunker

In the same bunker you can visit an exhibition about Hitler. How could it happen that so many voted for Hitler? How did he become a Nazi? How did he get to power? How did anti-Semitism lead to concentration camps and the Holocaust? Why did generals and soldiers participated until the very end? With the suicide of the dictator Hitler actually ended the bloody war of history. The reconstruction of his original bunker space as well as a model of the driver's bunker, photos, documents and films can be seen.

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The black box at Checkpoint Charlie will explain the story of the Cold War with 16 multimedia displays and also a small cinema and original objects from the period. The Mauer Museum features a display of escape cars, hot air balloons and mini-submarines. The Checkpoint Charlie is also where you'll find The Wall, a large circular artwork by Yadegar Asisi depicting life in East and West Germany during the 1980s. If you are interested in science, visit the Deutsche Technikmuseum . Take a look at the Douglas C-47B Skytrain plane on the roof. The Berlin Gallery, with artworks from the 1870s, is also worth a visit.

Your visit to the Berlin Story Museum

Take the S1, S2 or S25 lines to Anhalter Station, from where the Berlin Story Museum is just three minutes walk away. The Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park underground station is also close by. The entrance price includes your audio guide, and a discount is available for Berlin WelcomeCard holders. Last admission at 6 pm.

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Pre-booked groups of ten or more get a reduced entry price. School groups can visit unaccompanied by using the audio guide, and there is an interesting quiz to support learning.

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A Berlin Story Bunker tour is set in a recreation of the infamous Führerbunker, where Adolf Hitler spent his last days. The tour, a frightening reminder of a war that claimed 70 million lives, is understandably intimidating and visitors can only visit the bunker with a guide. A free audio guide is available in English, and most of the signage is in English and German. The bunker tour experience concludes with a film.

Berlin at its best

Unmissable attractions include the enormous dome of the Berlin Cathedral and the Brandenburg Gate, under which Napoleon and Hitler marched. Culture travellers will adore Berlin for its distinct multicultural neighbourhoods and colourful murals full of meaning – look out for the painting of the kiss between Honecker and Brezhnev. Lean in for a selfie with the Siegessäule (Victory Column) which featured prominently in Wim Wenders's 'Faraway, So Close'. Rococo and Prussian grandeur await at the riverside Charlottenburg Palace. Kurfürstendamme beckons with its vintage façades and shopping options. When night falls, head to the stylish cocktail bars or to the industrial-style nightclubs.

Berlin Story Bunker tour

Housed inside a 6,500-square-metre WWII bunker, the tour chillingly recreates some of the most infamous events in German history. The exhibition showcases the sequence of events leading up to Hitler's suicide in 1945 in the Führerbunker. A major attraction on the Berlin Story Bunker tour is a viewing of the reconstruction of Hitler’s personal study. Visitors are led through the bunker, where each scene is accentuated with stills from films such as 2004's 'Downfall', which chronicled the dictator's final days in the Führerbunker.

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Hackers did not project the Soviet Victory banner on Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate this week

Soviet troops march past the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, May 20, 1945, while carrying a victory banner that was raised over the defeated German capitol at the end of World War II. Social media users are falsely claiming that hackers projected the banner onto the Brandenburg Gate Tuesday night. (AP Photo)

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CLAIM: Images show the Soviet Victory banner projected by hackers onto the east side of Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on Tuesday night, prior to annual festivities celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945.

AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The images were fabricated. Berlin police and the company that manages the Brandenburg Gate confirmed to The Associated Press that the Soviet Victory banner did not appear this week on the monument, one of Germany’s most significant landmarks.

THE FACTS: Social media users shared photos and videos that made it appear the banner was being projected onto the Brandenburg Gate ahead of this week’s commemorative celebrations.

“Last night, hackers breached the projection on the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and put the Soviet Victory Banner,” reads one X post that had received approximately 21,000 likes and more than 5,300 shares as of Friday.

A TikTok video viewed more than 198,000 times was similarly captioned: “Last night, hackers hacked the projection on the Brandenburg Gate and reminded authorities of who once defeated them, German police have launched an investigation.”

Other posts claimed that the alleged hack was a response to Berlin banning Russian symbols during the celebrations.

But an investigation into the reports found no evidence of such activity involving the popular landmark, an 18th century city gate that symbolized Berlin’s division during the Cold War and became representative of a reunified Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

“After evaluating all the findings available to the Berlin police, the videos and photos circulating on social media of the alleged projection at the Brandenburg Gate are an optical/graphical fake,” Susann Barahona, a spokesperson for Polizei Berlin, the city’s police force, told the AP in an email written in German.

Johanna Steinke, a spokesperson for BIM Berliner Immobilienmanagement, a real estate company that manages the Brandenburg Gate, wrote in an email, also in German, that the claim spreading online is a “false report.”

It is unclear how the fabricated images were created.

The Soviet Victory banner was raised by the Red Army atop the destroyed German Reichstag on April 30,1945, during the Battle of Berlin , in which the city fell to the Soviets. German dictator Adolf Hitler committed suicide the same day in his underground bunker.

Flags with a Russian connection, among other symbols, were banned from Soviet memorials in Berlin and their immediate surroundings on May 8 and 9 amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war , according to a press release from the Berlin police. World War II veterans, diplomats and other representatives taking part in commemorative events marking the end of the war at these locations were excluded from the regulations. Bans were also in place in 2023 and 2022 , the year Russia invaded Ukraine. ___ This is part of the AP’s effort to address widely shared false and misleading information that is circulating online. Learn more about fact-checking at AP .

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“I don’t think we saw the real magic until the sheep arrived,” Wilman says, reflecting on the anarchic arrival of drone-herded mutton in Season 1. “And obviously Kaleb [Cooper] bollocking Jeremy. Those are the moments where you go: alright, we’ve really got something here.” 

This community is what grounds Clarkson’s Farm and gives it that most precious of TV commodities: authenticity. “Everybody wants to be in that little world because it’s a bit of a 1950s world where a big problem is a cow that’s in trouble, or a dam that’s not mended. Very little of consequence happens,” Wilman says. “It’s like an escape pod. Forget all your troubles and be on Clarkson’s Farm .”

Season 2’s story arc follows Clarkson’s fight against local planning authorities as he seeks to build a Diddly Squat restaurant. Season 3’s throughline was not so obvious, but Clarkson came up with the idea of splitting the farm with Cooper and competing to see who can make the most money from the land. It’s a wheeze straight out of his Top Gear days, but Wilman says the idea is also a testament to Clarkson’s eye for “journalistic detail,” keeping viewers informed and giving them an insight into the brutal economics of farming. Clarkson may be wealthier than his counterparts — a fact Clarkson’s Farm often addresses head-on — but that does not mean he is any less invested in the farm’s success.

“He’s a restless man, he needs work, he needs things to do. And he loves that farm, he’s really at peace in that place,” Wilman says of his friend. Farm’s success on Amazon has been a happy by-product: “He never saw this coming in his career [at the age of] 64. He thought his big end moment was that we end The Grand Tour successfully.”

Season 4 is currently shooting and Wilman, despite being a confessed “glass half empty” guy, seems comfortable with the progress. He is uncertain whether there will be a Season 5 — and not necessarily because they are at the mercy of Amazon’s green light. “I’ve got no feelings on whether there’s a five or not,” Wilman says. “Jeremy’s the same. He’s like: when we’ve got nothing left to say, let’s walk away.”

This perspective was not a luxury they enjoyed last year. Amazon was incandescent about Clarkson’s Meghan Markle column in The Sun newspaper and Variety reported that the streamer was prepared to cancel the presenter. Sources say the report caught Wilman and colleagues off guard as they were filming Season 3, but it proved to be wide of the mark. Amazon did eventually renew Clarkson’s Farm , but only after some spicy comments at the Edinburgh TV Festival, where executives claimed the show was bigger than the presenter. Wilman does not entirely disagree. “To me, he’s like the tent pole, it would all collapse without him, but he does need a foil,” he says. 

Ultimately, few content chiefs would cancel a series on the up. Clarkson’s Farm was watched by 5.2M on its return, making it the second biggest show on a streaming service in the UK this year. Does Wilman think it could persuade Jeff Bezos to join the Chipping Norton set? “I think we’d have to show him where it is,” he smiles. “I hope he watches it because he must be going: ‘Bloody hell. This show doesn’t cost me a lot and gets these numbers.’”

And with that, Wilman disappears back to his edit suite. 

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday toured flooded regions in the southwest, where rivers have swelled and caused flash floods and landslides after heavy rain and severe weather.

Scholz canceled his attendance at an election campaign event in Saarland, on the border with France, and instead wore rain boots as he walked on a partially flooded road in the village of Kleinblittersdorf together with regional Gov. Anke Rehlinger.

Emergency services have responded to thousands of requests for help in the state capital of Saarbrücken. Several buildings in the city had to be evacuated as houses and cellars were flooded. Cars were partially submerged and streets filled with water. The city set up alternative accommodation in schools and established a hotline for those affected.

There was no immediate information about the exact scale of the damage. No casualties have been reported.

The Moselle and Bas-Rhin regions of eastern France that border Germany also saw rivers burst their banks, flooded streets and roads severed by floodwaters after heavy rains.

Scholz assured the state of Saarland of the federal government’s solidarity. “Unfortunately, it is not the first time that we have to manage a big natural disaster and therefore we will of course look at what needs to be done here now and what is necessary,” he told reporters.

Saarland has already implemented first steps to release financial support, the German news agency dpa reported.

The German weather service in the meantime lifted the weather alert for Germany as rain is expected to ease slowly. Authorities in Saarland said such flash flood only happen every 20 to 50 years.

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Two Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats in Oregon could help reveal whether the party’s voters are leaning more toward progressive or establishment factions

What happened in the UK’s infected blood scandal? Inquiry report will be revealed on Monday

The final report of the U.K.’s infected blood inquiry will be published Monday, six years after it started its work

Chinese ambassador promises ‘friendship’ and ‘cooperation’ as 2 Chinese warships dock in Cambodia

Two Chinese warships have docked at a commercial port in Cambodia, in preparation for joint naval exercises between the two countries