Abandoned since 2010 and ravaged by fires in 2013 and 2014, little remains of this grand hotel beyond a still-smoldering carcass. Located in the town of Harzburg, the ‘Harzburger Hof’ hotel opened its doors in 1874. In its prime, it was one of Germany’s most prestigious hotels, until it was requisitioned by British soldiers during…
Exploring Spreepark—Berlin’s famous abandoned amusement park—offers a true dive into a post-apocalyptic world where nature has completely reclaimed its rights. What you discover is a surreal wasteland, frozen in time. Even before reaching the metal entrance gates, the park’s silhouette stands out from afar. The central and most iconic element of the site is undeniably…
The exploration of the ‘Peter Grupen’ ballroom, famously known as the Riviera and located in Berlin’s Grünau district, offers a moving look at the remnants of German nightlife. Built in the late 19th century, the building had a storied past: from an elegant restaurant on the Dahme River to a grand 1920s hotel and ballroom…
Spanning over 350 hectares, this German military camp was abandoned in 1995. It is a vast, derelict site—an exploration that stretches as far as the eye can see. Surrounding immense, asphalt courtyards pierced by moss and wild weeds rise massive, austere brick and concrete buildings with countless broken windows. The decay here is spectacular: old,…