• 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

    • My Territory!

      Special exhibition on Achim Greser’s Hitler Cartoons at Obersalzberg

      26 November 2026 – 11 April 2027

      Special exhibition
        Caricature depicting Adolf Hitler urinating against the exterior wall of the Berghof, with his dog Blondie sitting beside him.Achi Greser, 1998
      Europäische Museumspreise: European Museum Academy Micheletti Award 2025, European Museums of the Year Special Commendation 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.

      16. June 2026
      European Museum of the Year Awards: Special Commendation for Obersalzberg Documentation Center
      Sven Keller, Director of the Documentation Obersalzberg, receives the Special Commendation for the museum. Hodei Torres
      European Museum of the Year Awards: Special Commendation for Obersalzberg Documentation Center
      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!

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      The Obersalzberg Documentation Center is not affected by the fire at the Eagle’s Nest and is open as usual.