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Wilczy Szaniec
4.5
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Previously East-Prussia; Former Military complex of the Third Reich. Military Commanding Center of the Eastern Front in WWII. Site of the 1944 assassination attempt on Hitler, by Claus von Stauffenberg. Story told in the 2008 film Valkirye.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,623 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Interesting but remote
Mar 2022
I had put a review under Wolf's Lair as so much easier to remember that to this name. But here we are...my husband wanted to come here but I wasn't bothered at all. You definitely need a car to get here as it is pretty remote. When we visited in March there was hardly anyone around. The huge parking had very few cars there. The restaurant was open, we only had drinks but I am pretty sure they served food also. We walked around and saw many old bunkers in disrepair. It was interesting as there were boards with info by some of them. There was also a small centre where you could sit and watch a video about the Nazis. Overal a good visit and definitely would recommend to anyone interested in WWII.
Written July 26, 2022
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ZyjeSieRaz
Wroclaw, Poland34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
never-to-be-forgotten
Aug 2021
Unique and breathtaking place. We were fascinated by its history told by an elderly man (who looked so old that he could see it with his own eyes). There was only silence and deep green around us and the story wich seemed so real that we were shivering. Unforgettable experience.
Written August 31, 2021
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MJK
Coventry1,355 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
For history lovers but no only
Jun 2022
Most of people who are interested in IIWW history heard about this place and 20 July plot and following operation Valkyrie (especially after the film with Tom Cruise was released).

However visiting the place, where the whole thing happened is a different thing and it is the touch of real history. I heard about the attempts to blow-up the constructions after the war and tens of thousands of TNT used for this purpose, so I was genuinely surprised how well preserved most of the bunkers and other facilities are. The whole area is also well arranged and most of places is properly described, so you can see not only the remains of bunkers and other objects but also learn a lot during the visit.

It was also interesting visit from a technical point of view - as a civil engineer I was genuinely impressed with the massive bunkers and the way they were camouflaged. I believe that these hills of reinforced concrete will remain fairly unchanged even in 200 or 300 years!
Written August 14, 2022
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Barbara S
Krakow, Poland1,880 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
a must see
May 2021
It's a must see for everyone to understand better the context and everything that happend during the war. Most of the time you walk around the ruins left, but can see how massive all the complex was. Now the room where the attack's attempt took place has been restored.
Written June 1, 2021
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Mark458
24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Site Upgrades
Sep 2023 • Solo
I just want to point out that the area is being upgraded, including modern rest rooms and EV charging stations on site. A lot of nature walks are also integrated. A very nice park-like atmosphere. In September the weather was nice with the absence of mosquitos. The on-site hotel was being renovated during my visit.
Written September 25, 2023
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Laima N
Riga, Latvia50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great experience and fly back in history, many things hear for the first time
Oct 2024 • Family
Impressive and shocking experience - history that we never hear before! 80 years and the first time seeing place of Hitler’s stay during WWII, hidden in woods of Mazury area. Absolutely perfect settings - walking pathes, info boards, audio guides, facilities.
Written October 5, 2024
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Anna G
Lodz, Poland680 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Interesting
Sep 2021 • Couples
This palce has changed a lot since my last visit in 2007. There is now a proper parking place and ticket booth. There is also a paved path which I don't like but believe was made 5o benefit people with disabilities.

It is a sad place but important to visit.
Written November 16, 2021
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Mike L
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Wolf’s Lair
Aug 2022
As a history tragic this visit was on my bucket list. Marcin was our guide/ driver . He was an excellent, knowledgeable and generally a nice guy. Amazing to think that this was where Hitler conducted his fatal Russian campaign. A long day and you will have to pay a few dollars…..Money well spent.
Written August 4, 2022
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From_Latvija
23 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Only one guide speaks international
Jul 2024 • Family
Good visit, but you need to buy guide. But there was one problem from 5 guides only one speak russian and english others only polish. How is it possible if guide only know one language?????
Also better if something was reconstructed, but there is only blocks of concrete and lot of history.
Written July 19, 2024
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Chris & Katie
Idstein, Germany116 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Witnesses of history for lost places fans
May 2024 • Couples
It is incredibly interesting to visit this memorial. There are ruins that will remain there forever. Concrete prisons back then, which now serve as silent witnesses in a beautiful forest. The memory of Staufenberg is kept alive and the Warsaw resistance is also shown. A very interesting place for those interested in history.
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Written June 1, 2024
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