
Geschichtsspeicher Fichtebunker
A Journey Through Berlin's Past
Did you know?
During World War II, the Gasometer Fichtestraße was used as a 'mother-child bunker' where families sought shelter.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1883
- Architect
- Johann Wilhelm Schwedler
- Height
- 27 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Guided Story
Imagine standing in a structure that witnessed the horrors of World War II and still stands as a silent guardian over the city. Look up at the towering brick walls that could tell stories from over a century. The Fichtebunker was not always just a shelter. Did you know it was once part of one of Berlin's first gasworks? Inside here, during air raids, mothers with their children sought refuge, surrounded by the thick walls that protected them. And here, in this room, you might imagine the sounds of the past: the whispers of voices, the distant rumble of bombs. Today, the Fichtebunker offers a fascinating glimpse into this moving part of history.







