Trespassing Into History

The two abandoned high-rise bunkers in the former Jägerslust joint naval camp near Kiel are important reminders of the Nazi era, the Second World War and the post-war era in the state of Schleswig-Holstein.

The camp was built from 1937 for workers at the Flemhude oil plant, but was later increasingly used as a transit and labor camp for prisoners of war and forced laborers. Part of this complex were two massive high-rise bunkers, which were originally designed as air raid shelters for the camp personnel.

The bunkers - known as “Bunker East"..(more)

Ludwigslust-Techentin Airfield was constructed between 1934 and 1935 as part of the rapid expansion of the German Luftwaffe. Like many military airfields of its era, it had no paved runways; aircraft operated from a large grass landing field. Three large aircraft hangars were built along the southeastern edge of the airfield, while two additional maintenance halls occupied the northern corner. The flight control building stood to the southeast, and the barracks and support facilities were located on the northeastern side of the base....(more)

After exploring the forester's cottage, we returned to our cars and headed for our next destination: an old abandoned farmhouse on the very edge of a small rural settlement.

About 30 minutes later, we arrived and parked roughly 100 metres away near a former railway crossing. Judging by its condition, no train had passed through there for a very long time.

The abandoned farm was neither fenced nor otherwise secured, allowing us to enter the property without any difficulty. Shortly after arriving, we met two young women who had apparently come up with the same idea......(more)