Guided tour of a historic air raid shelter
Discover Vienna from a side that remains hidden to many. Dive down into the mysterious underworlds of the city and embark on an exciting search for traces through the historic bunker Vienna. Learn about its past, hidden stories and the events that shaped this place during World War II. An extraordinary opportunity to experience the Austrian capital away from the well-known sights.
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- German | English
- 29 € p.p.
- Child discount
- 1.5 Std. – 2 Std.
- 10–29 persons
- Free rebooking up to 24h before
- in cooperation with Wien mal anders
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Air raid shelter Vienna – hidden history under the city
Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and discover a historic Air raid shelters in Vienna from the time of the Second World War. The underground shelters were intended to provide a safe haven for the Viennese civilian population during the air strikes. During the tour, you will get an immediate impression of the conditions under which people sought protection at that time and spent many fearful hours underground.
Learn more about the construction, use and technical equipment of the Vienna bunker facilities. The preserved premises impressively convey the important role air raid shelters played for life in the city during the war years.
Bunkerbau Wien – Experience history in an authentic place
During the Bunker tour in Vienna Experienced guides will accompany you through the historic rooms and provide exciting backgrounds on the construction and use of the facility. Stories about everyday life at that time, personal fates and historical events make the past comprehensible in a special way.
Original items, historical finds and preserved details within the bunker provide additional insight into life during World War II. This creates a clear picture of how everyday life in war could have actually felt for the Viennese population.
Bunker Vienna – exciting insights into an eventful era
A visit to Bunker Vienna leads not only deep under the streets of the city, but also into one of the most formative chapters of its history. During the tour you will learn more about the political and social developments of this period as well as about the effects of the war on Vienna and its inhabitants.
From the years after the “Anschluss” of Austria to National Socialist Germany and the air raids on Vienna to the end of the war and the subsequent reconstruction, you will get a multi-layered insight into the history of the Austrian capital.
Your bunker tour in Vienna
The Bunker tour in Vienna offers history buffs, visitors to Vienna and locals the opportunity to get to know an extraordinary historical setting. Instead of learning history exclusively from books or exhibitions, you can enter an authentic place and experience its special atmosphere for yourself.
The guided tours are offered in German and English and allow visitors to learn more about the background and stories of this hidden place.
Discover Vienna away from the famous sights and dive down into the underground past of the city. Experience a historical Air raid shelters in Vienna and learn about the history of the Second World War from an unusual and impressive perspective.
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No. Due to the prevailing circumstances, the tour is only suitable for people without restrictions.
- Minimum age: 10 years & accompanied by adults
- No Place Fear & Healthy Physical Condition
- Not suitable for people with mobility restrictions
- Solid footwear & comfortable clothing
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