Luxury Doomsday Bunkers From Around The World
1. The Oppidum - Czech Republic
Image source/ blogspotIt really does not get much more luxurious than this doomsday bunker in the Czech Republic which had been named The Oppidum. You could live there independently supported for 10 years. And the place has its own spa, swimming pool, gym, cinema and even its own helipad amongst many other amenities.Advertisement
2. Vivos Europa One - Germany
Image source/ DailymailVivos Europa One has become a world-renowned bunker due its totally lavish and over the top embellishment. In fact, it can hardly even be called a bunker with such luxury. As we can see, even the walls are actually an aquarium, and the roof of the living area has been made to look like the stars. It is definitely more of a 5-star resort than a bunker.Advertisement
3. Underground bunker - Las Vegas
Image source/ thevergeThis Las Vegas bunker is a replica of the outside, so that if the time came to use it, the idea is that it would not feel as though you were trapped inside. Created by those in preparation for the doomsday, this bunker pulls out all of the stops and luxury style and facilities. The pool is one of many things.Advertisement
4. The survival condo - Kansas
Image source/ techstartupsThe survival condo us about much more than juts surviving, it is about living in luxury style. In fact, here the bunker is equipped so that those inside could survive 5 years. From the outside, you would never suspect that there was anything underneath it - which is the true purpose of a bunker.Advertisement
5. The Safe House - Poland
Image source/ luxurybrandedThis safe house is a part of the outside world, meaning that it is not as oppressive. But although it is technically a normal house, it can be fully covered in the case of a doomsday disaster meaning it is also classed as a doomsday bunker. And, as we can see, it is not just an ordinary house, it is a very luxurious house.Advertisement
6. The Hard Luck Castle
Image source/ onlyinyourstateThe hard luck castle may not look as grand on the outside or as comfortable. But it is very expensively made with sustainable energy so that it can be self-sufficient in the case of a crisis, making it the perfect doomsday bunker. It is also completely isolated making it safely tucked out of the way where nobody would likely find it.Advertisement
7. Bunker 42
Image source/ birdstravelBunker 42 was a bunker which was initially created during the war and used during the war and then abandoned for some time after. But it has now become a tourist attraction for those interested in history. And, to add some luxury to the bunker, the place now also contains a restaurant.Advertisement
8. Earth centre - Montana
This bunker, which is known as the Earth Centre, is below the ground, hardly perceptible by land. As we can see here, from the top of the earth nobody would know that there was entire bunker system below the earth. The bunker cost 1.7 million to create and it spreads across 11 acres of land.Advertisement
9. Vivos xPoint -Vivos xPoint South Dakota
Image source/ terravivosThis bunker, named Vivos xPoint is not just a bunker, this project intends to essentially build an entire city underground. The plan is to create 575 bunkers. This doomsday bunker may not be as luxurious however it is still very comfortable living accommodation and facilities.Advertisement
10. The Facility
Image source/ digitaltrendsThe Facility is a bunker, but it also has a business centre as well as a workshop, powerplant, and solar backup system so that it can power itself independently. This project has truly intended for those inside to work right through the doomsday date and is very heavily focused on business, rather than solely on comfortable living.Advertisement
11. La Claustra Hotel - Switzerland
Image source/ uniqhotelsLa Claustra Hotel in Switzerland was once used for the military. It was built right into the Swiss alps. But, since being intended purely for military purposes it has become much more luxurious as we can see. And it now also contains a fine dining restaurant within its walls.Advertisement
12. Villa Vals - Switzerland
Image source/ PinterestVilla Vals is buried underneath a hill in Switzerland. Again, this is more than just a doomsday bunker and it is more luxury accommodation. But it has the benefits of being ultra-safe in the case of disaster. Now, you can actually rent it out.... for a lot of money if you want to stay over in this luxury doomsday bunker.Advertisement
13. Vivos’ Indiana bunker
Image source/ PinterestAt the luxury doomsday bunker in Indiana, everyone gets their own room. The place is spacious, comfortable and very nicely done. Millions of pounds were put into creating this bunker, and not only is it splendid to look at. It also boasts safety features which will protect it and keep it safe during disaster.Advertisement
14. Southeast Georgia
Image source/ dustyoldthingThis bunker in Southeast Georgia is dug right into the ground, making it safe from that which is happening n the ground. The bunker cost a whopping $17.5 million dollars. It can remain intact and safe even against nuclear blasts. Meanwhile, it also has a home theatre and lots of luxury elements.Advertisement
15. The Aristocrat
Image source/ CBSnewsThe Aristocrat can hold around 50 people inside it. And, if you were to look at it, you would not consider that it was a doomsday bunker. This is because the entire thing is so luxurious, that it is more 5-star hotel than safety-bunker. It has a hot tub, a pool, dining-area and a gym.Advertisement
16. Raven Rock - Pennsylvania and Maryland
Image source/ garretgraffThis Raven Rock bunker sits between Maryland and Pennsylvania. There are 5 buildings inside the bunker, which are each three stories high. And, inside even in a crisis you would not go short of anything. You could get your hair done at the barber shop and even grab yourself a Starbucks because yes...there is a Starbucks too.Advertisement
17. The Greenbrier Bunker - Virginia
Image source/ westvirginatourismThe Greenbrier Bunker in Virginia is impressive. It has 53 rooms inside and it is around 120,000 square feet wide, making it one of the biggest bunkers in the world. It is situated underneath a hotel and was initially made for government officials in an emergency and so for a long time nobody knew that it was ever there. The government had to relocate once the world found out.Advertisement
18. The Burlington Bunker
The Burlington Bunker can house around 6 thousand people, AND everybody could last up to 3 months. The bunker is around 35 acres wide and is 100 feet underground making it imperceptible. It was built in 1950 again with the purpose of housing government officials in the case of an emergency. But because it had been abandoned for too long the bunker had to be declassifiesAdvertisement
19. Svalbard Global Seed Vault - Norway
Image source/ norgden.orgThis Svalbard Global Seed Vault is located in Norway. And it is not a luxury accommodation to house people. It is actually a store for seeds and plants. It is intended for those who have already survived doomsday, who can then use the seeds to regrow plants which would have been killed. The project cost $9 million.Advertisement
20. Doomsday castle
This is Doomsday Castle; it was created by Brett Burns who was convinced that doomsday would come. And now he has this impressive and very expensively built doomsday bunker. however, he stopped his project when he had built it and doomsday never came. He feared that people would think he was obsessive or was acting crazy.Advertisement
21. Most Secure Real Estate
The Most Secure Real Estate was created and named by Bruce Francisco and Gregory Gibbons. It was designed for the purpose of a bunker, but necessity was not in the plans for this design, instead complete luxury was the intention. There is a spiral staircase, three bedrooms, a luxury kitchen area and living room and the whole thing spans 12 thousand square feet.Advertisement
22. The house on Ellioay Island
Image source/ TimesNowNow this was never built with the intention of being a doomsday bunker. But it would pretty much act as such. It is so secluded; it is the only house on the entire island of Ellioay, meaning that nobody could even get to it without a boat and a long hike upwards.Advertisement
23. Atlas F Missile Base - Texas
Image source/ InsideHookAtlas F Missile Base is an underground home in Texas. It was originally intended and used as a missile base. But it was then converted into a luxury doomsday bunker. It is very spacious, and it could house around 8 people comfortably for up to a year.Advertisement
24. Luxury Underground Doomsday Bunker - Georgia
Image source/ digitaltrendsThis bunker in Georgia two story house which has 12 bedrooms is named the Luxury Underground Doomsday Bunker. It is futuristic in its style and no cost was spared in the creation of this bunker, focusing more on design and layout rather than purely on luxurious style.Advertisement
25. Silo Home
Image source/ boredpandaThe Silo Home is a luxury doomsday bunker in New York, nestled and built into the mountains. The entire thing remains underground and as such, it cannot be seen from the ground. Inside, it is comfortable and spacious and would comfortably fit many people inside.Advertisement
26. Trident Lake - Texas
Image source/visitkokomoTrident Lake, as we can see is huge. This project cost millions to create and it spans a lot of land. The whole things are totally luxurious, containing a golf course, athletic centre and much, much more. This is more about comfort and luxury than pure survival.Advertisement
27. Cavern suite - Arizona
Image source/ PinterestThis Cavern Suite is situated in Peach Springs in Arizona. It was Walter Peck who discovered the caverns underneath the ground whilst he was digging for gold. Then, after discovering it became clear that it would make a great bunker, considering the underground space was already established.Advertisement
28. The Shanghai Complex - China
Image source/ news.comThe Shanghai Complex is a ginormous bunker project. However, it remains to be a secret. What is known, is that it is around 1 million square feet, and it can house thousands and thousands of people. As for the rest, it is kept very secretive - as is the intention of many bunkers.Advertisement
29. Iron Mountain - Massachusetts
Image source/ digitaltrendsThis is Iron Mountain, a doomsday bunker. It was not originally intended to be a bunker, but it is considered one of the safest places in the world. For this reason, it is now considered as a doomsday bunker because if any building is safe, then it is probably this one.Advertisement
30. Pipe Bunker - Florida
Image source/ boingboingThese pipe bunkers are a lot smaller and else luxurious. But they are not available to anybody with a spare 60,000 dollars and somewhere to put it, AND, for those preparing for a doomsday disaster. They are not big but could comfortably fit in one family.Advertisement
31. Abandoned bunkers that are actually for sale! Foxfire Way, West Virginia
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So you might not be able to afford a luxury bunker with a swimming pool, but there are some pretty grim bunkers still out there on the market - but hey, nothing wrong with a fixer-upper! For around 73,000 dollars, you can enjoy this bunker that was built to withstand the force of a bomb.Advertisement
32. Custom Bunker, Nevada
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This custom bunker in Nevada actually also comes with some land around it, for the price of around 80,000 dollars. You have a 1.2 acre lot with the potential to put your own personality onto the interior decor! It has a solid block wall that was started around the compound but never finished, so you have the choice to finish that too.Advertisement
33. Custom Desert Bunker, California
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For the same price tag of around 80,000 dollars, you could go for this desert bunker in California instead! This potentially relaxing desert retreat has 10 acres to its name, and as soon as you clear that graffiti off, you could put a nice feature wall up there. It might get a bit cozy, though, because there's only one room.Advertisement
34. Wilderness Bunker, Missouri
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For a much heftier price tag of 215,000 dollars, you could instead go for this wilderness retreat in Missouri. It's in a secluded location on 60 acres, and also has its very own private driveway! It has the option to either live beneath the hatch, or build on top and have a basement bunker as part of the home!Advertisement
35. Private and Secure Compound, Arizona
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Private and secure, it's a win win! Just for the price tag of around 629,000 dollars to pay for the privilege of that privacy and security, of course. Located in rural Arizona, perfect for nature-lovers who want to get away from it all, this bunker may be very small, but it has charm.Advertisement
36. Reinforced Steel Bunker, Colorado
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'Reinforced' is definitely the word you want to see when you're buying an end-of-the-world bunker, and this one actually comes with a fully fitted kitchen that might even be better than most rental places you find these days! This one even has three bedrooms.Advertisement
37. Nuclear Blast-Proof Home, Colorado
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Okay, we thought 'reinforced' was good enough, but actually 'nuclear blast-proof' is pretty much the way to go! But you have to pay around 900,000 dollars to be protected from nuclear blasts. Not only that, it was built to withstand zombie attacks, too... Grim.Advertisement
38. Rolling Hills Missile Silo, Kansas
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Rolling hills? More like rolling stairways. This is a bit of a horror show looking down into this, but at the end of the day, it's all deep underground for you safety, right? If you have 1.3 million dollars to spare, you can enjoy this huge bunker split over multiple levels.Advertisement
39. Miltary Barracks, Mallorca
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Located in Mallorca, Spain - just in case you want to get out of the country and take in some European culture - this bunker will set you back around 4.2 million dollars - no biggie. This full military barracks is located right on the coast, and there are several buildings you can choose what to do with!Advertisement
40. Former Air Force Station, South Dakota
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For a cool 4.5 million dollars, you could instead have this former air force station located in South Dakota. This deactivated Cold War base, the property is encased with farmland, and includes outbuildings, the former barracks, a mess hall and - of course - its secret underground bunker!Advertisement
41. Incredible abandoned bunkers in the US you need to see: under this school in Washington
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In Washington D.C., there's an abandoned basement bunker built underneath a school, which was once used as a fallout shelter during the Cold War. The shelter was built as a response to the president sending out a warning. In the basement of the school, the shelter can be found down some short steps and behind a door.Advertisement
42. It's kind of creepy
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Although fallout shelters are built for a good reason, there's no denying that abandoned ones are very creepy! This one, which dates back to the 1960s, is just one huge, narrow room that has a lot of dark corners and things still there, like survival supplies, all left in their place.Advertisement
43. This bunker in North Dakota that once had missiles in it
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This is the entrance to the abandoned bunker in North Dakota that was decommissioned in the 1970s. It stands in the middle of nowhere in the middle of a 50-acre plot of land, and it actually covers 11,000 square feet when you get underground! The US government kept missiles in this bunker - missiles that could be ready to launch at the snap of a finger!Advertisement
44. The bunker is now flooded with water
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And you thought the first one under the school was creepy! This abandoned bunker in North Dakota is now mostly flooded with water throughout, which means most of the interior is damaged - and it's also weird to think that even with 2 foot-thick walls, water still managed to get in...Advertisement
45. This abandoned silo in Arizona
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Just look how thick those doors are! While they're obviously rusted, these doors are still standing - and still workable. They're designed to withstand shockwaves, and they each weigh around 7,000 pounds. You wouldn't want to try closing one of them in a hurry!Advertisement
46. The control room is still preserved there
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It's a little eerie to see abandoned bunkers which are completely empty, but it's more spooky when you can actually see the control room still standing, and wonder about the activity that must have gone on there during the war. Now completely rusted and hauntingly quiet.Advertisement
47. This hidden bunker in the desert
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Another one to be found in Arizona, this one blends perfectly with the surrounding desert, making it the perfect underground secret bunker. It was built in the early 1960s, now abandoned, and was originally used as a missile silo during the war. It held a missile known as the Titan II.Advertisement
48. It's actually one of the best-kept abandoned bunkers in the whole of the US
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This missile silo is actually considered to be one of the best preserved missile silos in the whole of the USA. Even though it was decommissioned and fully abandoned, it's surprisingly been well kept in terms of the sturdy structures inside still standing. It could do with a little TLC though.Advertisement
49. This abandoned ghost fleet
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We see your creepy underground bunker and we raise you some ghost ships instead. Found in Suisan Bay off the coast of San Francisco, there were around 100 war ships that were no longer in use, just sitting there, until the decaying ships had to be moved as an environmental hazard!Advertisement
50. The Cape May bunker
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While the coast and the soft sand make it seem less eerie than some of the others, it's still a pretty off-putting building! The Cape May bunker, found off the coast in New Jersey, was a gun placement built to protect the East Coast. Although now officially abandoned, it remains as part of a state park.Advertisement