The Nazis took over the mountain region called Obersaltzberg (above Berchtesgaden) after Hitler became chancellor. It became Hitlers second seat of power next to Berlin and Hitler actually spent most of his time there. Numerous facilities (besides Hitler's Berhof) were built to house the Nazi administration and SS troops. Many of those buildings were destroyed or have been removed since the war ended. There is a museum called the "Documentation Obersalzberg" which opened in 1999 located about 1/4 mile from where Hitler had his Berghof. The museum documents the history of Obersaltzberg and Hitler's time there and the ideology that eventually caused the death of millions. It also includes entrance into a portion of the underground bunkers that were built on the mountain. The sobering exhibits are very well done. While most of the documents displayed are in German, audio phones are available that explain the exhibits in English. The entry fee is 3 Euro + 2 Euro for an optional audio phone.
The Documentation Obersalzberg museum
An original entrance to the bunkers
(located at the museum)
Tunnel leading from the entrance
into the bunkers.
There were 4 km (2.5 miles) of bunkers and tunnels.
Only a portion is open to the public.
Sign where Hitler's mountain home (Berghof) stood.
A long foundation wall is the only remnant
of Hitler's Berghof
The path were the driveway led from the
main road to the Berghof.
The entire area is now overgrown by
trees and the remnants are only visible
from the walking path.
