Event Details
Am Wingertshübel 18,
66862 Kindsbach
Attention, Vault Dwellers!
The German army constructed what would become the NATO Air Defense Operations Center prior to the start of World War II. During World War II, the bunker served as the German Western Front headquarters. After the war, the French military used the facility to store munitions. In 1954, the U.S. Air Force took command and constructed a control facility to outlast the nuclear apocalypse. The U.S. decommissioned the bunker in 1993.
The entry fee for a guided tour in English is 10 euros. Each participant must have a personal flashlight. The bunker has no electricity. The bunker may be frightening to those who have issues with dark and/or confined spaces. Dress appropriately for a potentially cold underground bunker.
Approximate location of entry portal:
Am Wingertshübel 18,
66862 Kindsbach
Parking is available nearby for 5-6 vehicles, as well as at the pull-up to the bunker. There’s additional parking within walking distance.
About the Presenter
Dr. Michael Mulvey is a historian of Modern Europe with a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Michael specializes in urban and cultural history. Dr. Mulvey's research delves into the ideas that shape cities and the memories that give landscapes meaning. Michael’s publications explore a range of questions in nineteenth and twentieth-century Europe. Zoom Link:
RSVP Link:
https://umgc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/xAvLFm87SNeSayY9joAdfQ
Date: 25 October 2025
Meeting Time: 12:45
Tour starts: 13:00
Entrance cost: 10 Euros
POC: Patty Sanchez- patricia.sanchez@umgc.edu and Professor Michael Mulvey Michael.mulvey@umgc.edu