The Cologne bunkers are relics from terrible times. They were converted at some point
into rehearsal rooms, shooting ranges or cultural centers. High bunkers are visible, while
other bunkers can be accessed through hidden entrances or floor slabs. The fact that there are
bunkers in Cologne is not known to many people. Underground car parks and subway
stations sometimes have a dual function.
The tubular bunker in front of the Higher Regional Court at Reichenspergerplatz 6 is the starting point
of the cycle tour. We cycle through the city together in a "group" and visit the
nuclear bunker at Rudolfplatz and at the Kalk-Post stop.
People actually sought and found shelter in the tube bunker. This is not true
not true for every bunker. The nearby shelter at Fort X was hit and destroyed.
destroyed. Interesting details are presented in the nuclear bunker at Rudolfplatz. In the
1970s, some bus stops and underground car parks were planned as nuclear bunkers. In the
Kalk-Post nuclear bunker, you can get an exact picture of how it was ensured that
that people would survive for 14 days during a nuclear attack.
Due to the current global political situation, more and more bunkers are being built again.
Meeting point: Tube bunker, Reichenspergerplatz, in front of the OLG
Experts: Robert Schwienbacher, Rudi Pusacker, Jürgen Schneider, Christoph Lubbe
Duration of the tour: 3 h
Organizer: SK Stiftung Kultur and the Cold War Documentation Centre
Notes:
Route: Tube bunker, Nordstadt, Rudolfplatz nuclear bunker, nuclear bunker
Lime
We drive in a group. Please pay attention to the traffic and please adhere to the
the road traffic regulations. Cologne is developing into a cycling city.
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July 5 to 21, 2024
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