The facility was built in the late 1960s as one of three identical secret nuclear storage sites constructed in Poland.
It was designed to be completely self-sufficient with its own power supply and atmospheric control systems.
The complex was hidden within the forest to evade aerial reconnaissance and remained off all public maps for decades.
The bunkers were built to accommodate a specific type of Soviet medium-range nuclear missile warhead.
The site was officially known to the Polish population only as a generic military zone with restricted access.
It features 'The Monolith,' a heavy concrete structure meant to shield radioactive materials.
The museum preserves the original mechanical locking mechanisms of the blast-proof bunker doors.
It is currently one of the best-preserved examples of secret Warsaw Pact nuclear storage architecture in Europe.
The Cold War Museum Podborsko 3001 is a preserved Soviet nuclear weapons storage facility located deep within a forest in Western Pomerania, Poland. Originally designated as Object 3001, the site served as a secret base for housing nuclear warheads under the control of the Soviet Army during the Cold War. The facility remained a classified military zone until the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Poland in the early 1990s. Visitors explore a specialized, highly reinforced bunker designed to withstand potential nuclear strikes. The site retains much of its original military architecture, including blast-proof doors, ventilation systems, and communication infrastructure. Exhibits include period-specific technical equipment, military uniforms, and documents detailing the logistical operations of the Soviet nuclear arsenal in the Baltic region. The museum is maintained as a branch of the Museum of Polish Arms in Kołobrzeg. It stands as one of the few accessible examples of top-secret Soviet nuclear infrastructure in Central Europe.
The heavy reinforced steel blast-proof entrance doors of the bunker.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes suitable for uneven concrete floors and dirt paths.
Bring a warm jacket, as the underground bunker temperature remains consistently low throughout the year.
Consult the official website to verify mandatory guided tour arrangements prior to arrival.
Do not attempt to visit without checking the current guided tour schedule, as individual entry is often prohibited.
The museum operates primarily on a seasonal basis; guided tours must be arranged in advance.
Strictly follow the guide's instructions; do not touch sensitive mechanical equipment or enter restricted technical zones.
