• 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

    • Far-right Terrorism

      The special exhibition examines right-wing terrorist violence in the past and present, its ideological foundations, and how society responds to it.

      June 12 – September 27, 2026

      Special exhibition
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      • 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!