DRESDEN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Into Lohmen’s Secret: A Guided Descent into Komplexlager 32
A guided 2–2.5 hour tour of the Komplexlager 32 munitions complex near Lohmen that traces its 1980s origins, Cold‑War use by the NVA and later the Bundeswehr, and the mysteries of its tunnel network.
Into Lohmen’s Secret: A Guided Descent into Komplexlager 32.
Outside Lohmen, beneath the Saxon countryside, the Komplexlager 32 sits as a preserved relic of East German military logistics. Built in the 1980s primarily for munitions and military-equipment storage, the underground facility later saw use by the Nationale Volksarmee and, subsequently, the Bundeswehr. Guided visits open the gates to the site’s construction history, operational purpose and the far-reaching, secretive stollensystem that runs beneath it.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Cold‑War Storehouse
Komplexlager 32 was purpose-built in the 1980s as a munitions and equipment depot; the tour situates the site within the military history of the DDR and its later handover to the Bundeswehr.
The Tunnel Network
Visitors are introduced to the facility’s extensive stollensystem—an underground web designed for storage and concealment that gives the site much of its atmosphere and intrigue.
Stories from Below Ground
Guided tours reveal the origins, operational uses and the more obscure chapters of the site’s history, letting guests connect physical spaces with their Cold‑War functions.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
The visit is a focused, interpretive exploration of a functioning Cold‑War facility: a guide-led descent into a purpose-built underground depot, stops at storage areas and tunnel passages, and contextual narration about the site’s construction and service life—delivered in a compact, roughly two‑hour program.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided visit lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 hours (Dauer: ca. 2–2.5 h).
Assemble at Lohmen — Zufahrt zum Areal (the access road to the site).
No specific gear list is provided in the source materials; the site is an underground military facility and the operator provides on‑site guidance.
Tours are run by Martin Kaule. Event- und Kulturreisen.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is there a minimum age for the tour?
Yes — the tour is offered from 12 years (Ab 12 Jahre).
How long does the tour take?
Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
Where do participants meet?
Meeting location: Lohmen, Zufahrt zum Areal (the access road to the site).
What will we learn on the tour?
Guides explain the Komplexlager 32’s origins, its use for munitions and military equipment storage in the 1980s, and details of the extensive tunnel system.
Who operates the tours?
The tours are organized by Martin Kaule. Event- und Kulturreisen.
Is the facility underground?
Yes — Komplexlager 32 is an underground facility with a network of tunnels (stollensystem).