• Idyll and Atrocity

    Explore our permanent exhibition, including the bunker complex, and learn more about the history of Obersalzberg and the Nazi era.

    Permanent exhibition
      People at the topographical model of the historic Obersalzberg

    • European Museum Award

      The permanent exhibition “Idyll and Atrocity” has been awarded by the European Museum Academy!

      European Museum Academy Award
        The Luigi Micheletti Award in front of the certificate and the logo of the Obersalzberg Documentation Center

      Logo Winner European Museum Academy Award 2025

      Luigi Micheletti Award 2025
      European Museum Academy

      Logo European Museum of the Year
      Nominee
      European Museum of the Year 2026

      Open today: 9 am — 5 pm
      Last entrance: 4 pm

      INFORMATION FOR VISITORS

      Welcome!

      The Obersalzberg Documentation Center is a place to learn about and remember the history of Obersalzberg and the Nazi dictatorship. As well as our permanent exhibition we offer an extensive educational program and regular special exhibitions. The Obersalzberg Documentation Center is curated by historians at the Institute for Contemporary History Munich-Berlin.

      2. December 2025
      Obersalzberg Documentation Center Nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award 2026
      The exhibition “Idyll and Atrocity” focuses on the sites where Nazi crimes were committed. Dokumentation Obersalzberg / Foto: Leonie Zangerl
      Obersalzberg Documentation Center Nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award 2026

      Education

      We offer a varied educational program for young people and adults to accompany our permanent exhibition. Here you can find out about opportunities to explore our topic in more depth, whether it’s a tour or a workshop you’re interested in.

      Educational program

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      Collection

      The collection forms the basis for our exhibitions and our research on Obersalzberg. The main focus of the collection is on the Nazi era, but it also includes objects relating to pre-and post-Nazi history, right up to the present day.

      COLLECTION

      Are you interested in our work?

      You will find us on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Here we post information about the history of Obersalzberg as well as current news and details of forthcoming events. Come and take a look!