Peenemünde Army Research Center
Heeresversuchsanstalt Peenemünde
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The NASA scientists behind Apollo 11 started out developing Nazi weapons at this abandoned German rocket factory.

📜 Historical site of the Peenemünde Army Research Center, where Nazi Germany developed rockets. Now home to a museum.

Why Go

🚀 Explore the birthplace of modern rocket technology.
🧠 Learn about the complex history of spaceflight and its wartime origins.
🔬 See V-2 rockets and other historical exhibits.
🚶 Walk through the ruins of the former research facility.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Some areas of the former military site are inaccessible due to unexploded ordnance.
😔 The history involves slave labor and war victims, which may be distressing.

Tips

🗺️ An extensive 22 km circular route with information boards is available.
🛥️ A Soviet submarine museum and an interactive science exhibition (Phänomenta) are nearby.

Cost

💰 Museum entrance 0.60 €.

🅿️ Parking

Parking available at the museum, 1 €/hour, 5 €/day.

Last updated 4 days ago

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