Schutzraum is the most comprehensive interactive map of all known shelters in Germany. Find bunkers, underground garages, subway stations and other protective spaces near you — with detailed information on location, capacity, condition, accessibility and equipment. Our goal is to make knowledge about civil protection in Germany accessible and to give citizens the opportunity to learn about protective options in their area.
Shelters are structures that protect people from dangers such as air raids, natural disasters or chemical accidents. Germany has thousands of such spaces — from former World War II bunkers to underground garages with protective functions and subway stations. Many of these facilities were built or expanded during the Cold War and continue to provide protection to this day. Depending on their construction and condition, they vary considerably in their protective effect, capacity and accessibility.
The map shows all recorded shelters with their exact location on an interactive map. You can filter by type (bunkers, underground garages, subway stations, tunnels), share your location to find the nearest shelters in your area, and view details like capacity, structural condition, protection level and wheelchair accessibility. Each entry contains all available information including photos, descriptions and entrances.
Former above-ground and underground bunkers from World War II and the Cold War. Many have been renovated and are usable as public shelters, some are now used as museums or cultural spaces.
Underground parking structures with additional protective function. Numerous underground garages in German cities were designed so they can serve as shelters for the population in an emergency.
Underground public transit stations offer natural protection through their massive construction and can accommodate a large number of people when needed.
The history of shelters in Germany dates back to World War I, when protective structures were first systematically built for the civilian population. During World War II, thousands of bunkers and shelters were constructed in all major cities. In the post-war period and during the Cold War, the network was further expanded — especially in West Germany, where many underground garages and subway stations were built with shelter functions. After the end of the Cold War, many facilities were decommissioned. Since 2022, the topic of civil protection has once again become a focus of public debate.
Our database thrives on community contributions. If you know a shelter that is not yet on the map, you can easily report it. Every contribution — whether new locations, corrections or photos — helps improve and keep up to date the overview of protective spaces in Germany. All reports are reviewed before publication.
