Explore the leftovers of the biggest and the most important of Adolf Hitler’s headquarters - Wolf’s Lair, located in the North-East corner of Poland. Take a ride with an English-speaking guide and experience the Polish countryside, get to know the history of Poland and try to understand the Polish spirit and soul. The guide is your host - ask whatever you want and take your chance to spend this time with a natural, local person. Take approx 2 hour's walk in the Wolf’s Lair complex, and learn its impressive history thanks to the high-quality audioguide. Finally, visit the local restaurant before driving back to Warsaw.
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Explore Wolf's Lair: Guided Tour of Hitler's Secret HQ in Poland
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Inclusions
- English speaking guide-driver
- Regular car or minibus
- Entrance fees
- Tour of Wolf's Lair Zone I with local guide / guide-driver / audioguide
- Exploration of Wolf's Lair Zone II with our guide-driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fees
- Entry or admission fee
- Goods & services tax
Exclusions
- Tip or gratuity
- Food & drinks
Tour Plan
Pickup in Warsaw
The guide will pick you up directly from your hotel or apartment at 08.00 am. Please remember to have your breakfast before and take the clothes appropriate to the weather forecasts. We pick up our guests from all the Warsaw hotels and apartments accessible by car.
Transfer to Gierłoż
Drive to Gierłoż takes around 4 hours 30 minutes. It’s a chance to experience the Polish countryside and ask your guide all the questions you can imagine. He’s your host, and his passion is to make you understand Poland, its history and its spirit. So don’t miss that chance.
Visit at Wolf's Lair Zone I
Wolf’s LairWolf’s Lair was the most important of Hitler’s headquarters, hidden in Masuria, a region of Northern Poland famous for its 2.000 lakes. It was the perfect place to set up an inaccessible complex of bunkers with lakes and swamps blocking its access. The complex, which would become one of several Führer Headquarters located in various parts of occupied Europe, was built for Operation Barbarossa's start – the invasion of the Soviet Union – in 1941. The top-secret, high-security site was in the Masurian woods about 8 km from the small East Prussian town of Rastenburg (now Kętrzyn in Poland). Three security zones surrounded the central complex where Führer’s bunker was located. Despite the security, an assassination attempt against Hitler was made at Wolf’s Lair on 20 July 1944. Unfortunately, the bomb planted by Claus von Stauffenberg in the map room did not kill Hitler (he survived around 35 assassination attempts during his life!). On the 25th of January 1945, due to the Red Army's rapid advance, the complex was blown up and abandoned.Wolf’s Lair sightseeingThe tour takes around 2 hours of walking. You will visit the complex with your guide or with audioguides.
Visit at Wolf's Lair Zone II
Zone II was used by the officers from the Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Organization Todt. The most enormous bunker in the whole complex is located here, as well as many details which are missing in Zone I. This part of the Wolf's Lair is not a part of the official museum; buildings are just abandoned in the woods.
Lunch break
One can find an excellent eatery in the former guard's garage where classic Polish cuisine is served. It’s a good idea t take a 1-hour break and refill before the drive back to Warsaw. Food is not included in the tour price.
Transfer to Warsaw
It’s the next chance to chat with your guide. And don’t worry - these 4,5 hours will pass quickly.
Drop off in Warsaw
It’s time to say goodbye. Pick a place, and your guide will drop you off there.
Itinerary
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Pickup in Warsaw
Departure from Warsaw at 8:00 am from your hotel. Please have breakfast beforehand and dress according to the weather, as much of the visit takes place outdoors.
Transfer to Gierłoż
The drive takes approximately 4 hours. Along the way, the guide provides historical background on World War II, Nazi military strategy, and Poland’s experience during the war.
Visit at Wolf's Lair Zone I
Zone I was the core of the headquarters, housing Hitler’s bunker and key command facilities. The site was surrounded by multiple security layers, yet it was here that Claus von Stauffenberg carried out the assassination attempt on 20 July 1944. You will see enormous reinforced concrete bunkers and learn how the complex operated at the height of the war.
Visit at Wolf's Lair Zone II
Zone II accommodated officers from the Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Organization Todt. This area is not part of the official museum and remains largely abandoned, offering a raw and authentic view of the site.
Lunch break
A lunch break at a local restaurant located in a former guard garage. Traditional Polish dishes are available. Lunch is optional and not included in the tour price.
Transfer to Warsaw
The return journey takes approximately 4 hours.
Drop off in Warsaw
Arrival back in Warsaw in the evening at the designated drop-off point.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Please Note
- The minimum number of people required to launch the tour is 2. A solitary traveller may join the tour if there is another booking for at least 2 people.
- If you want to book a tour for children shorter than 150 cm (4,9 ft), you must contact the tour operator before booking the tour and check the availability of a toddler/child car seat/booster seat.
- Please wear proper clothing since you will spend time outdoors
- Please have your breakfast before the departure of the tour
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
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2 Comments
4.6
Diving into the hidden ruins of a once-secret headquarters was like stepping into a gripping historical novel. I was particularly struck by the vast, eerie forest that surrounded the area, its silence only broken by the occasional rustle of leaves, making the experience feel both surreal and intimate. Although I found the pace a bit rushed at times, the chance to explore such a significant site kept my curiosity piqued throughout the day.
4.2
The day started with a comfortable coach ride from Warsaw, where I found myself surrounded by fellow travelers, each eager to uncover the layers of history behind this secret lair. Exploring the grounds of Hitler’s headquarters was both eerie and fascinating; the remnants of the past really brought the gravity of the site to life. One memorable moment was standing in the large room where strategic decisions were made, feeling the weight of history all around me. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, but at times, I wished for a bit more time to soak in the atmosphere without the rush. Overall, it was a compelling experience that added a unique chapter to my Poland adventure.