I don't know why they said they had a hard time finding the bunker under the Platterhof. I had a friend who worked there when it was the General Walker Hotel. She told me she had a secret key where we could get into the bunker. This was around 1990. I wish I could have told those guys that the entrance was inside a janitor closet right inside the restaurant! It was right there almost in plain view! People walked all around that door and had no idea that it was the entrance to the bunker! We opened that closet door, walked past some mops and brooms and to another door in the back and when we opened it, there right in front of us was this GIANT staircase that seemed like it went endlessly down into the ground. So deep, it was almost dizzying! Once we got at the bottom we could walk and walk. We saw old beds, furniture, and other odds and ends. Also, saw the two generators they talked about. We explored all we could and ended up at a door that was sealed. She told us that it was locked permanently so that no one could go across over to Hitler's bunker. It was fascinating. Me and my two daughters, ages 11 and 12 did this. I've been going to Obersalzburg since 1968 when I was first stationed there. I've walked all over these pieces of history. I once spent the night all alone in the Hof that was owned by Borman, just down the hill from the Berghof. It was US property at the time and I managed to get the key to it. All of that stuff has been torn down and demolished. I hated it. So much history lost! I'm not so sold on the locals in Berchtesgaden not wanting any 'shrines' built for Hitler memories or for meetings. I think they just didn't want to take on any financial obligations once the US gave the property back. Too lazy to safeguard it and use for posterity. That new hotel built to replace the Platterhof is one of the UGLIEST things I've ever seen in my life!!!! Just hideous and does not belong in such a scenic place!!!

The Platterhof Hotel should have been listed to be saved for future generations to admire. The architecture was superb!

In the late 70’s my wife and I stayed at the General Walker two times. When you first checked into the hotel they would give you a map of the hotel bunker system which was accessed via a door on the ground floor. We spent hours each trip exploring the bunker system. The hotel at that time was an R&R hotel for the military. I was a USAF Captain at the time stationed in Germany.

In 1987 I with a few other paratroopers locked ourselves in the bunker system after a US Army tour. We knew that we would have to spend the night there until the next daily tour. We had done a lot of research and knew that the elevator shaft was the best way to the lower levels. We had 23 hours to really explore down there. We also used a roller ladders and rappelling ropes. We too had to pry open the iron door. We too found an entrance that in those days you could see behind the Zum Türken. It was too hard too open from in or outside. It is buried now.

We stayed at the general Walker One week before it’s permanent closure. It was amazing to see all the things that they had in the hotel, such as a lot of the Alpine art. On the back of some of the Alpine art paintings were swastikas, which were crossed off by the US Army in 1945.

This is history! The most I have ever seen of the bunkers.

I love that interview with the architect of the bunkers . My imagination goes wild he designed that and being interviewed in 1991 is I love it

I stayed at The Gen Walker/Platterhof in 1993. There were tours at the time to enter the tunnel system for tours. Very intriguing, and I had a heavy feeling on me during the tour. I also went into the SS building and took some photos of the bomb damage. It is a shame it is all gone now. What a grand hotel and a pleasant experience. My love for Bergdasgarden grew from that experience.

We stayed at the Platterhof in the '80s a couple times. I brought an After the Battle magazine covering the area and remember exploring the remains of a theater in the woods across from the hotel.

I stayed in the General Walker hotel in the 70's. I got a tour of part of the underground bunker system. At one end was a shaft going down to lower levels. I always wondered what was down there. Now I know.

My wife, young son and I had lunch in the hotel in May 1991. We stayed 5 days bed and breakfast at the former home of Albert Speer just up the road from the hotel and the Berghof...

These bunkers are the so called third stage/level bunkers. The Germans knew that the Allies were developing bigger and bigger bombs so they dug bunkers in the area deeper and deeper to allow for this. Did you know though, that there were plans for a tunnel to lead from Obersalzberg all the way down to Bertesgaden so cars could drive up and down the mountain without being seen or caught out in the open. They started the works but like a lot of things they were never finished.

Stayed at a guesthouse up hill from the General Walker Hotel on a two week ski holiday 1970. Their were slap dance shows at the hotel. One of the most beautiful places on earth.

Growing up in the 90’ies and traveling to the area in the winter we stayed at a small hotel that was family owned before the war and then after the war. The hotel is still in use and it was directly behind the Berghoff. Our room looked out directly out on it. The Hotel Zum Tucker. This was SS officer quarters. What this video did not touch on is that THIS HOTEL HAD DIRECT ACCESS TO THE BUNKER COMPLEX. We got to know the staff and asked for any information. They were happy to provide a map showing this tunnel system but the fact that they extended out to Bormans, Gerbils, Gorings private homes. These tunnels were amazing and I don’t know why this video did not touch on them

As many others here, I stayed in the General Walker Hotel (Platterhoff) and went into the bunker system. I went in the early 70's and some of the SS Barracks were still standing. They were a bombed out shell, nothing very interesting there. But I always wondered what was down that shaft. And now I know. Thanks for that.

It’s great to see it again after I took a tour of it in 1986. Learned more of its history, enjoyed it very much.

That was a great find. As the years go by and more searches are done you will find more secrets and tunnels buried. I hope you continue the search and film all the finds you dig up. Excellent job.

Amazing video, crazy how much tunnels the Germans made, such hard work. Thanks for sharing!

23.01 those poor cameramen waiting 70yrs for someone to open the door,”Anyone got a cold beer”

Wonderful. I love your documentaries. I have become a PATREON. An investment in historical education. Great work guys. Thanks

Great footage. Excellent presentation. We had considered rappeling down the large, "elevator shaft" several times. Never did it due to all the unstable wood hangin from the walls, (staircase remnants). We did find an interesting service tunnel from the Platterhof to the Gift Shop/Post Office across the street.

Did he just toss that carbide lamp? Save it man!

What a thrill it must have been to be the first there. It’s history and glad no looters had got in. Amazing to find lamps and other bits there. Awesome. Part of infamous history.Built then by the best. Way advanced in construction and engineering

Amazing!! Thank you so much for uploading this. I can't wait to visit the Obersalzberg once Covid has calmed down. I look forward to your future uploads. Many thanks Paul (UK)

This channel is incredible! So glad I found it!

Stayed at the Platterhof many times when it was the General Walker Hotel

These are amazing films! Thank you for your hard work.

This brings back memories

Excellent video with fascinating film footage and good ,clear narration.....first class .

Thanks for sharing a fascinating documentary and some insight into the hidden tunnels. It's bitter-sweet to see places like this given the evil men that built it.

I guess the cameraman was pretty happy that you finally freed him after almost 50 years ;-)

I’m so glad I found this series and subscribed. So informative .

Fabulous discovery and incredibly fascinating research 👍 Thank you for sharing 👏

The depth is interesting, perhaps they realized by 1945 that the US was developing nuclear weapons? The amazing thing is the timing of the end of the war, if the Germans held out against the Soviets and the allies a few more months, there is no doubt the US would have used nuclear weapons, perhaps they were building this for that event. Just 3 months after hitler bit the bullet, nukes dropped on Japan. By 1948 the US had 50 nukes and by 1950 the US had 300. The end of WW2 could have been horrendous in death count if Germany held out longer, it really ended just in time to save Germany from an even worse fate.

Absolutely amazing footage

Fantastic informative guide to the depths of the tunnel system. I really enjoyed watching many thanks.

Fantastic video

This is very interresting video ! thank you very much for sharing with us this video !

Amazing how much work was involved to secure their war plan , very interesting , good history , shame it had to be closed off.

Now this is history??? and much better than history channel by far , thanks for sharing your time to share this vedieo, like to see more?? This should be seen and the finds,shared with the world and never forgotten??? It all count's, think about it people????( Preserving it all )

Top video, wish I was exploring down there

I was holding my breath a few times watching this!!

Fascinating stuff, thank you for sharing. 👍

awesume vid. answers many questions about this mystry

Another Phenomenal And Well Put Together Video All The Best To Team.

Fascinating!

Awesome post! Thanks

I have some scepticism to everything being so cleaned out in these bunkers.

Absolutely fascinating. Thank you so much for this upload!

Very cool episode

None of those should've been destroyed!

Great video guys

Amazing, simply Amazing WOW

In the early and mid 80s I went down into the Platterhof/Hotel Gen Walker bunker system. We stayed there several times. There was a tour given by a local man in the hotel. It was quite interesting. I was very sad when Bavaria decided to destroy the Hotel, but I understand why! Great memories of staying there. Berchtesgaden/OberSalzberg is such a beautiful area!

ਬਹੁਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਲੱਗਿਆ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਚੈਨਲ ਵੀਰੇ ਦੂਜੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਯੁੱਧ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਬੰਕਰ ਅਤੇ ਸੁਰੰਗਾਂ ਬਣਾਈਆਂ ਗਈਆਂ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਸ਼ੇਅਰ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।

Thank you ,fascinating .

Thanks for the video very interesting and informative article learned from it. What other people have written has been very interesting to!!😎🇬🇧

Best channel I've sub to that's about ww11 history! Well except Mark Felton he's by far the best in my opinion!

Man you're Content and you're narration are Top Notch brother ❤✌ I hope you get more subscribers 🙏

For those who stayed at the platterhof /general walker hotel before it got torn down, do you recall that old dilapidated guest house located not too far from the hotel? It looked like it was bombed, but the debris was never cleared and the house remained mostly intact, except for the roof caving in.I still have a few pictures of it. I think it may have been a place where Mussolini stayed a few times but I’m not sure. Any ideas?

Thank you so much...❣️

When we lived in Germany we were taught that most of the tunnels etc. were flooded to prevent anyone from entering.

That was very interesting

Love the history of this past war buildings

Really cool documentary. I dont take time to thumbs up much....you get one though👍

Amazing

I sure would have loved to amongst the first to explore the tunnel system post WWII. I have been in the bunker complex since but as the narrator mentions, there is nothing to see other than a bunch of empty rooms. A very cool experience nonetheless

Love those 1990's sweaters that EVERYBODY wore.

Count me in for future explorations :)

What a lovely place, were a lovely couple used to live!!

Nice video. I remember visiting Obersalzberg in 1955 when I was in High School and entering an underground bunker there. I don't know which bunker it was but I do remember that the entrance was in a large concrete pad where a building had once stood. There were concrete steps leading down to a landing where, on the concrete wall facing the steps, were gun ports. Off the landing at a 90 degree angle were more steps leading to a concrete corridor with rooms leading off the corridor. The walls of each room were pock-marked by bullet marks where a soldier had fired a submachine gun into the open door before entering the room. I don't remember how far the corridor ran or if it was blocked. I wish I had taken pictures! Do you know which bunker this might have been? I did take pictures of Adlerhorst, though.

Absolutely fascinating thanks. @22:11 if you play the video at 0.25 speed you can see someone peeking on the right hand side of the screen, is it a member of the team, film crew or something else 🤔

At the 12:40 mark I was on that stair well in the early 1980's. I wish they had saved the old Platterhof (General Walker Hotel)

5:20 Is it just me or does that look like where they filmed the "Bear Jew" scene in Inglorious Basterds???

Super intresting, so sad no nazi secrets were found. There are so many things still missing. I wish they will the gold train someday

New to your channel and I absolutely love it, subscribed!

I wish I could explore that place

I got to the door of this place in November '92, but geshloshed Deinstag. It wa closed.

Right behind the blocked entrance was 1 billion dollars in gold bars….

Be great if they found a bunch of stuff. Anything is really valuable!

Its such a shame so many important pieces of history have been wiped from existance. We should be treasuring these places, not to celebrate the people and things that happen. but their very existance is a stark reminder of war. forewarning and educating future generations.

This was filmed in 1999? And I understand all of these Vaults have been filled up now?

22:45 can you imagine if when they opened that door it was full of unused weapons, uniforms etc.

Als sie die verlassenen Tunnel zum ersten Mal entdeckten, fanden sie 66 Fässer mit faulen Zwiebeln aus dem Jahr 1944

I can't help but wonder what might lie just beneath those concretions on the floor..

Best government ever created. Love the real Germany

need our American mine explorers to repel down shaft, and explore tunnels

The ss loved there little den's.

@Whoop!!

Well that's a swiz on the other docu u tell us these bunkers are the road thru mountain. Which is it?

With the exception of Mexican engineering, nothing tops the engineering skills of the Germans.

The bombing of the Berghof and the SS barracks etc. etc. by the RAF was an act of gross stupidity and destroyed examples of superb 1930s architecture that should have been saved for future generations to admire. Why demolish the Platterhof Hotel?

Is this the film star Robert Taylor's voice!.

Yes! finally something about this that's different. Second Ep: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qJOEZNKa16nFeGg.html

You would have thought it would have been highly protected

Anyone else notice the lack of boots or work clothes...it looks like they stepped off the tennis court.

They'll be there for a minute

Why didn't we blow up the Eagle's Nest during the war?

English bombers no wonder they didn't hit Eagles nest as they can only fire bomb cities like Dresden this target was too small!

Why'd ya drop that old carbide lamp?!? I'd love to have and use that here. Aren't you glad the Germans weren't like the Japanese in leaving behind poisonous and/or explosive boobytraps? I would've bought that carbide lamp from you. I love old tech and am sad to see things like that discarded.