Submarine Wilhelm Bauer Technical Museum
Technikmuseum U-Boot „Wilhelm Bauer
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The world's only surviving Type XXI submarine, the Wilhelm Bauer, is a technical-historical monument and museum ship in Bremerhaven, Germany.

📜 Technical-historical monument, the world's only surviving Type XXI submarine.
Built in 1943/44 as U-2540, it served as a training ship before being scuttled. Raised in 1957, it was converted into a test boat and rechristened Wilhelm Bauer. Since 1984, it has been a museum ship permanently docked in Bremerhaven's museum harbor.

Why Go

🚢 Explore a unique Type XXI U-boat
🔍 Discover the interior of a historic submarine
📚 Learn about WWII and post-war naval engineering

Tips

🤝 Combine your visit with the German Maritime Museum nearby
⏳ Allow 30-45 minutes for your visit

Cost

💰 Adults 0.60 €, check website for current prices.

Hours

🕒 Daily 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Last updated 5 days ago

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