Middle Sudetes

Underground City of Osówka

Underground City of Osówka – an underground network of tunnels and rooms from the Second World War, one of the secrets of the Riese complex.

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tickets can be purchased up to 15 minutes before closing
the guide enters the underground 40 minutes after the arrival of the first person.
in the case of heavy tourist traffic, the waiting time may be longer

Osówka is the longest accessible complex of the “Riese” (Giant) project, built during World War II in the Owl Mountains
work began in mid-1943, a huge system of concrete corridors, fortifications and halls was created.
the purpose of the work is a mystery that has not been resolved to this day. According to some, it was supposed to be the secret headquarters of Adolf Hitler. Others claim that halls were built for underground armaments factories for the production of new weapons.
workers and prisoners from the Gross-Rosen concentration camp were used for work.
the route is located several floors underground and is 1200 m long
you overcome the extreme route by the light of flashlights
the length of the extreme route is 1500 m, visiting this route will take you about 70 minutes
the extreme route is designed for children from 8 years old and only under the care of parents
take warm clothes and waterproof shoes or shoes for a change, underground at a temperature of 8 ° C you will stay about 1 h
some of the footbridges are under water, you will also sail a holey boat in which water accumulates
if you are intrigued by the mystery of the Underground City, be sure to visit the Włodarz Complex, the Rzeczka complex and the underground of Książ Castle.
see other underground attractions of Lower Silesia