Trespassing Into History

The former Soviet radar site was part of the air surveillance network operated by the Soviet Forces in Germany (GSSD/WGF). During the Cold War, it served as an early warning and airspace monitoring station, contributing to the integrated air defense system of the Warsaw Pact. Its primary mission was to detect and track aircraft approaching from the west, monitor the airspace over Saxony and the Ore Mountains, and relay radar data to higher command centers responsible for coordinating fighter aircraft and surface-to-air missile units....(more)

The history of this industrial site extends back more than three centuries. The business was founded in 1693 as a small manufactory producing gold and silver wire together with decorative metal goods. Over the following decades it developed from a traditional craft workshop into an industrial manufacturer, reflecting the gradual transformation of European metalworking from manual production to mechanized industry....(more)

Two weeks after our visit to the abandoned children's home at the end of January 2021, winter still had a firm grip on northern Germany. Temperatures remained well below freezing, and the landscape was still covered by a blanket of snow.

Just like two weeks earlier, the sky was a brilliant blue, and we spontaneously decided to head out for another exploration. We weren't in the mood for a long drive, so we looked for places that were relatively close to home.

We eventually settled on two destinations: an abandoned hotel - and an old brickworks that we had already explored back in the summer of 2013......(more)