Wilczy Szaniec
Wilczy Szaniec
4.3
About
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
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Wilczy Szaniec
Are you currently on your trip?
Help us find experiences available for you.
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Attractions
8 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.3
587 reviews
Excellent
294
Very good
203
Average
58
Poor
17
Terrible
15
daesquiv
San Jose, Costa Rica626 contributions
May 2020
This is the place where Hitler and his closest collaborators spent over 800 days during the WWII coordinating strategies. This is also the place where there was the most famous attempt on his life by von Stauffenberg in operation Valkyrie in 1944.
If you are into history then you must come here. There are a number of bunkers here that will show you the magnitude of these constructions where in some cases are up to 7 meters thick of pure concrete. You can see Hitler's bunker (building number 13) as a massive structure; there are signs that say you should not enter but nobody is really controlling this and everybody is going in.
They can definitely do much with the place, there are no signs on each building (except building number) that can tell you much about it although there is a map at the entrance that you can take a picture of and will tell you which building it is you are looking at.
They offer guides (german and polish only...no english) but it is still very much worth the visit.
Entrance fee is 15pln but we paid only 45pln for 4 of us since there was some kind of offer.
If you are into history then you must come here. There are a number of bunkers here that will show you the magnitude of these constructions where in some cases are up to 7 meters thick of pure concrete. You can see Hitler's bunker (building number 13) as a massive structure; there are signs that say you should not enter but nobody is really controlling this and everybody is going in.
They can definitely do much with the place, there are no signs on each building (except building number) that can tell you much about it although there is a map at the entrance that you can take a picture of and will tell you which building it is you are looking at.
They offer guides (german and polish only...no english) but it is still very much worth the visit.
Entrance fee is 15pln but we paid only 45pln for 4 of us since there was some kind of offer.
Written June 2, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Lizand30
Leyland, UK296 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a site I have wanted to visit for many years due to WWII interest. After researching organised day trips which average price is £150 each my wife and I rented a car in Warsaw and drove there ourselves. Firstly, the cost of car (Avis)/fuel/entry to site was only £90 and secondly we were able to spend over 3 hours there at our personal leisure. Due to time of year we only saw about 20 other people and therefore allowed us to spend plenty of time looking at the various bunkers etc. It is definitely worth the day to visit as it contains so much detail of where the 'Great Nazis' hid during the war when their people were being pounded at home and on the battlefields. The restaurant on site after our visit was very good also and the food prepared freshly to order. Definitely one NOT to miss.
Written February 16, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Evelina M
Vilnius, Lithuania20 contributions
Aug 2021
I loved visiting this place. This place was a highlight of the day. Open air museum is great for history lovers and, especially, who is interested in history of WORLD WAR II . The area as well as information near ruins is interesting. However, the most interesting information was gathered in a room, in which were showed the assassination scene.
Written August 23, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,593 contributions
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
From_Latvija
23 contributions
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.
Also better if something was reconstructed, but there is only blocks of concrete and lot of history.
Written July 19, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
MJK
Coventry1,388 contributions
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!
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ZyjeSieRaz
Wroclaw, Poland34 contributions
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mark458
25 contributions
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Laima N
Riga, Latvia53 contributions
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Barbara S
Krakow, Poland1,880 contributions
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jak dojechać do Wilczego Szańca w tym roku (2020) . Komunikacja miejska odpada. Dzwoniłam, zielona linia nie jeździ.
Written August 10, 2020
Może warto zadzwonić do Wilczego Szańca? Pewnie jeśli coś jeździ - wiedzą. Są bardzo pomocni. Odbierają telefony. W przeciwieństwie do niektórych innych muzeów:-)
Written August 10, 2020
Witam. Ile mniej więcej trwa zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem? Czy trasę da rady pokonać z wózkiem dziecięcym? Dziękuję z góry za odpowiedzi i cenne wskazówki.
Written June 7, 2020
Tak można zwiedzić z dzieckiem. Pojawiły się alejki. Można spokojnie prowadzić wózek.
Written August 14, 2020
Hello..
I am planning on visiting the Wolfs Lair on Sunday 2nd November. We have hotels booked in Warsaw over the weekend..I am wondering how to get to Ketrzyn via train from Warsaw? I have looked all over the net trying to find a train company that sells tickets? Thanks
Written October 22, 2019
only by car...its in the mittle of nowhere in a forrest
Written November 3, 2019
Hi there,
Can anyone tell me what the opening hours are?
Regard
Joost
Written March 4, 2019
Edgars I
Jelgava, Latvia
Hello! We plan to visit Wolf's lair in end of February (23rd or 24th), is it open at that time?
Thank You!
Written February 11, 2019
Witaj Tomku. Czy moze pamietasz imie i nazwisko przewodnika. Bardzo chce tam pojechac i zwiedzic ale tylko z przewodnikiem z pasja
Z gory sedecznie dziekuje
Written July 31, 2018
Cześć, polecam Pana Marcina Puciato - młody z energią i ciekawie opowiada
Written September 3, 2019
martamaksymowicz
Warsaw, Poland
Czy ktoś wie gdzie wynająć przewodnika? Czy jest jakaś informacja w jakich godzinach oprowadzają? Może jest jakiś harmonogram i można się pod jakąłś grupę podłączyć?
Written July 16, 2018
Przewodnicy stoją pod parasolami koło parkingu zazwyczaj zbierają się tam grupki i widać to z daleka. Godziny różne zależy, który kiedy zacznie i skończy ,ale co rusz jakiś przwdonik idzie na wycieczkę . Można się podłączyć do grupy.Warto skorzystać bo sam spacer bez ogromu wiedzy to niestety tylko spacer i ogladanie tego co było. Koszt nie wieliki ja akurat zapłaciłem 5 zł.
Written August 18, 2018
Widzę, że na stronie wyświetla się sugerowany czas pobytu 2-3 godziny, ale chciałabym się upewnić, ze względu na planowanie objazdówki:
Czy trzy godziny na pewno wystarczą na porządne obejrzenie Wilczego Szańca? Potrzebuję opinii „zajawkowicza”, który faktycznie nastawił się na dokładne zwiedzanie tej atrakcji i jest przekonany, że już lepiej czasu wykorzystać nie mógł. :D
Written July 12, 2018
Czy ktoś zna w miarę aktualną (tzn. był może w tym lub zeszłym roku) cenę za wstęp i przewodnika? Na stronie internetowej nie widzę informacji na ten temat.
Written July 12, 2018
Potwierdzam: Bilet 15zl. Parking 5 zl sam osobowy. Przewodnik 60zl za grupę min 10 osób
Written July 12, 2018
Hi, We're hoping to travel from Gdansk to the wolfs Lair this weekend by car, I was wondering what standard the roads are? I believe its a 3 - 4 hour drive - so petrol stations, toilets etc en-route?
Written June 5, 2018
…
Showing results 1-10 of 33
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing