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Ein langer Tunnel erstreckt sich von einem dunklen Anfang bis zu einer beleuchteten roten Tür am Ende, die den Eingang zu einem Bunker markiert.

Bunker Complex Ungerberg

Bunker Complex Ungerberg Bruckneudorf

The bunker complex is closed until further notice due to technical renovation work. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Part of the "Schleinzerwall" defence line during the Cold War


The Ungerberg bunker complex (U3) was built in 1959/1960 as one of the first fortifications of an extensive defence line. Together with other fortifications and weapon systems, the purpose of the bunker complex in this section was to stop enemy mechanised forces from advancing along the B10 highway towards Vienna. For this purpose, strong fortifications were erected between Leitha River and Lake Neusiedl. The bunker line - also known as the "Schleinzerwall" after then minister of defence Karl Schleinzer (minister from 1961 to 1964) - was completed by 1964.
During the Cold War, the bunker line was considered as the first line of defence against attacks from the east. 


Equipment and crew of the fortification


The bunker complex was designed to be operated by a crew of 40 men.
It was equipped with 10.5 cm Centurion tank turrets, 10.5 cm field howitzers 18/40, a machine gun cupola and an observer cupola. There were well-equipped sanitary facilities, running water, central heating, a kitchen, two dormitories, a separate power generator and, of course, a command post.
Two emergency exits led to the side facing away from the enemy.

The bunker as a memorial for posterity

Ungerberg Bunker Complex still shows the efforts made to withstand attacks for as long as possible.

The concrete layer encasing the bunker is two and a half metres thick. Inside there is a telephone exchange, a medical room and even a niche for coffins. The howitzer, decommissioned a long time ago, is still in working order thanks to careful maintenance.

The Museum of Military History has taken over the facility as its own branch in order to preserve this unique relic of the Cold War in its original condition and make it accessible to posterity as a memorial.