Join the expedition in the footsteps of the World War II and visit the remains of the former Hitler Headquarter called the Wolf’s Lair. Here Hitler undertook many important decisions and also here a failed attempt on his life took place in July 1944 (depicted in Valkyrie with Tom Cruise). Afterwards, you may visit Mamerki – a complex of undamaged Nazi bunkers where one of the biggest command centers of the Nazi Germany was located. Alternatively, you can visit a famous Polish sanctuary in Swieta Lipka (shorter option).
Prices from 74 EUR
Up to 8 people or private tour
Lunch included
Transportation by car/minibus
English-speaking driver
Hotel pick up
Instant confirmation
Professional guide
Available everyday
Highlights
During the tour you will:
- Visit the remains of Adolf Hitler’s Eastern Front headquarters, hidden deep in the Masurian forest.
- Explore bunkers and shelters used by the Nazi command during World War II.
- Learn about the daily life and operations of the German High Command, including Hitler’s stay at the site between 1941 and 1944.
- Hear about the assassination attempt on Hitler led by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg on July 20, 1944.
- Enjoy a guided walk through the historical complex, surrounded by the natural beauty of Masuria.
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From 92 € per person /
4.79 73 opinions
You will see:
Wolf’s Lair
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Swieta Lipka Sanctuary
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Mamerki bunkers Possible alternative
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Info
Why visit the Wolf’s Lair?
The Wolf’s Lair (Wolfsschanze) is one of the most fascinating and historically significant WWII sites in Poland. Hidden deep in the Masurian forest, it served as Adolf Hitler’s main Eastern Front headquarters and the command center for Nazi military operations from 1941 to 1944. Here, visitors can walk among the ruins of bunkers and shelters, learn about the famous July 20, 1944 assassination attempt led by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, and discover how crucial decisions of the war were made in secrecy. Surrounded by nature, the Wolf’s Lair is both a place of history and reflection — a powerful reminder of the past, preserved in the quiet stillness of the forest.
Explore nature and history combined — the complex is surrounded by beautiful forest landscapes, making it a powerful yet peaceful place of reflection.
A visit to the Wolf’s Lair offers a rare and tangible connection to one of the most crucial periods in modern history — a journey into the heart of power, resistance, and the echoes of the past.
Extension – Treblinka
You can also extend your Wolf’s Lair tour with a visit to Treblinka, one of the most poignant Holocaust memorial sites in Poland.
Located deep in the forest near the village of Treblinka, about 1.5 hours from Warsaw, this former Nazi German extermination camp was the site of the murder of around 900,000 Jews between 1942 and 1943 as part of Operation Reinhard.
Today, Treblinka is a place of solemn reflection, with a striking stone monument and 17,000 symbolic stones commemorating destroyed Jewish communities. The small on-site museum offers additional insight through photographs, documents, and survivor testimonies.
Adding Treblinka to your Wolf’s Lair tour extends the total duration by approximately 2.5–3 hours and provides a deeply meaningful connection between the Nazi command operations and one of their most tragic consequences.
More information about this extension can be found below, under the “Price includes” section.
Tour plan
This tour starts in Warsaw. You will be picked up by our driver from your hotel or apartment in the city centre (e.g. Presidential Hotel, Bristol Hotel). Further locations are also possible but may involve some extra charge. Driving to Wolf’s Lair takes around 3,5h. First you will visit the bunkers with a professional guide (more historical details about the place you can read in the upper section "You will see"). Afterwards, the driver will take you for a quick lunch. If you have any allergies please inform the driver in the morning. You can extend this Wolf Lair tour with Mamerki bunkers. If not, by default you will see a Polish famous sanctuary in Swieta Lipka. All the prices you can see in the calendar while booking. The below times are approximate and can vary depending on the starting time, trafic on the road etc.
7:00
Pick-up at your hotel/apartment in Warsaw
11:00 – 13:00
Visit in Wolf’s Lair
13:30 – 14:00
Visit in Swieta Lipka or Mamerki (+2h)
15:00 – 16:00
Late Lunch
20:00 - 21:00
Drop-off at your hotel/apartment in Warsaw's City centre
The departure time is estimated and the order and timing may change, to be announced before the tour by email.
Prices
To see the prices of the Wolf’s Lair & Swieta Lipka/Mamerki day tour from Warsaw with lunch check the calendar.
Instead of Swieta Lipka sanctuary you can visit Mamerki bunkers - ypu can add during the booking for an extra fee.
Price includes
- Transportation by car/minibus
- Pick-up and drop off at your hotel/apartment in the city centre
- English-speaking driver (other languages are possible if requested in advance)
- English-speaking guide in the Wolf’s Lair (other languages are possible if requested in advance)
- Entrance fee to Wolf’s Lair
Complimentary services:
- Free, quick traditional lunch, e.g. pierogi (classic Polish dumplings stuffed with a creamy mixture of mashed potatoes, tangy farmer’s cheese and fried onions - the exact recipe may vary)
- Child seat free of charge (must be requested in advance)
Extend your Wolf's Lair tour with a visit to Mamerki bunkers
Tour plan
As an extension of your Wolf’s Lair tour, we recommend adding a visit to Mamerki — one of the best-preserved complexes of German military bunkers from World War II. This addition would extend the total duration of the tour by approximately 1.5–2 hours.
Hidden in the forests of the Masurian Lake District, near Lake Mamry, Mamerki, unlike the Wolf’s Lair, which was Adolf Hitler’s personal headquarters, served as a strategic command center where key military operations on the Eastern Front were planned and coordinated.
The complex consists of over 30 massive concrete bunkers, many of which have survived almost intact. Visitors can walk freely through the site, enter selected bunkers, and explore observation towers offering panoramic views of the surrounding lakes and forests. The scale and preservation of the structures provide a striking insight into the military engineering and strategic thinking of the Nazi command.
Today, Mamerki offers a powerful historical contrast to the Wolf’s Lair — complementing the story of Nazi leadership with a broader understanding of how military decisions were planned and executed. Adding Mamerki to your itinerary deepens the historical context and creates a more complete picture of the command infrastructure behind the war.
Prices
To see the prices, please check the calendar.
The prices for the extension include entry tickets to the Mamerki bunkers and guide services.
Extend your Wolf's Lair tour with a visit to Treblinka extermination camp
Tour plan
As an extension of your Wolf’s Lair tour, we recommend adding a visit to Treblinka — one of the most powerful and emotional memorial sites in Poland. This addition would extend the total duration of the tour by approximately 2.5–3 hours.
Hidden deep in the forest near the village of Treblinka, about 1.5 hours from Warsaw, this is where the Nazi German extermination camp Treblinka II once stood. Operating between 1942 and 1943 as part of Operation Reinhard, it became the site of the murder of nearly 900,000 Jews — mostly from the Warsaw Ghetto, but also from many other parts of Europe.
Unlike concentration camps, Treblinka was built solely for extermination. After the war, the Nazis destroyed all traces of the camp in an attempt to cover up their crimes. Today, the area is a place of quiet reflection, marked by a striking stone monument surrounded by 17,000 symbolic stones, each representing a Jewish community that was annihilated during the Holocaust.
A small on-site museum presents photographs, documents, and survivor accounts that provide historical context and deepen the visitor’s understanding of this tragic site.
Adding Treblinka to your Wolf’s Lair itinerary offers a profound and moving historical perspective — connecting the command center of Nazi operations with one of the darkest consequences of their actions.
Prices
To see the prices, please check the calendar.
The prices for the extension include entry tickets to the Treblinka camp and museum.
Extensions
Have a ride on a military vehicle in Wolf’s Lair:
BTR-40 vehicle – maximum 12 passengers/ around 30-minute ride – 100EUR per group
SdKfz 247 b vehicle -maximum 6 passengers/around 30-minute ride – 80EUR per group
Transportation
VW Passat
1 - 3 passengers
VW Passat
1 - 3 passengers
Renault Trafic
1 - 8 passengers
Renault Trafic
1 - 8 passengers
Mercedes Vito Comfort Class 2026
1 - 8 passengers
Mercedes Vito Comfort Class 2026
1 - 8 passengers
Individually regulated backrests of each seat, with more leg room.
Mercedes V-class Black Leather
1-7 passengers
Mercedes V-class Black Leather + 160 EUR
1-7 passengers
- luxurious option, diplomatic standard
- leather seats, backrest regulation, comfortable suspension
- ambient lighting system inside
- the most leg space
- soft drinks
Languages
driver: English-speaking
guide in Wolf’s Lair: English by default, other languages available on request: Spanish, Russian, Italian, German, French
FAQ
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PRICING and BOOKING
How to book the tour?
The best way is to book it via our website. If you cannot do it for some reason, please send us an e-mail and we will contact you shortly. Paid bookings via our website have priority over the phone/email reservations. You can also call us at +48 604 704 685.
Private or shared transportation
If you are happy to join other travellers in the car just choose the standard group option while going through the booking procedure. If you want to have the car just for yourself, choose the private transportation option while booking. Please note, if you choose shared car but there are no other travellers for that day we will offer you alternative dates or a supplement for a "private car".
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Do I have to pay for the entrance in Wolf’s Lair?
No, the price of the tour includes entrance fee to Wolf’s Lair.
What kind of payment method do you accept?
Our preferred payment method is credit/debit card via our website.
Can the price be changed?
Prices of the tours booked via our website are final.
What is the cancellation policy?
The cancellation policy is displayed clearly in the calendar view during the booking process.
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GENERAL
What is the size of the group departing from Warsaw?
Our cars can fit up to 8 passengers. If you book for a larger number of people, you travel by 2 cars or by bus (please contact us via email).Can I order a private tour?
Yes, if you want to be the only person in the car, choose the private transportation option while going through the booking procedure. You will be charged 25% extra.Is this tour appropriate for children?
Yes, this tour is open to children of all ages. -
TIMING
If you order a private tour the starting time is usually 8AM, but at your special wish we can change it.
If you join a group, we will confirm the starting time 1 day before the tour by e-mail. In this case the starting time depends on the pick-up location of other travelers and is scheduled between 7 and 8AM.How long is the road trip? How far is Wolf’s Lair from Warsaw?
The driving time from Warsaw to Wolf’s Lair is about 4 hours.How long is the visit in Wolf’s Lair?
The guided tour in Wolf’s Lair takes around 1,5h. -
FOOD
Do you provide breakfast, lunch and dinner?
We recommend having breakfast before the tour. We only provide lunch. Dinner is not included in the price but your driver can do a stop if you wish.Is vegetarian / vegan lunch available?
If you have special dietary requirements please let us know about it in advance. However, we cannot always guarantee that we meet your expectations during regular tours, meal may be very basic e.g. a simple salad. If you wish for a special type of restaurant, please choose the option “private event” while booking the tour.
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Reviews
Mark posted 2019-10-04 on TripAdvisor
Historic site
This destroyed headquarters of WW2 Germany is a sad reminder of some German officers attempt to end the war.
A long days travel from Warsaw, (4hrs each way) but worth it for anyone interested in military history & one mans courage to try & save his country. Our guide was great & spoke excellent English it’s just a very long day touring to see it.
Relax27728602420 posted 2019-09-21 on Viator
Great tour
Przemyslaw was an entertaining guide, we had fun exploring the bunkers and stopping at a local village for lunch.
bjornslaug posted 2019-08-13 on Viator
Great experience of both dark and bright events in Polish history
This is a long but rewarding excursion from Warsaw. The Wolfs lair was a huge complex of bunkers in the deep forests of east Prussia, used by Hitler and the German high command as head quarters almost throughout the second world war. Many ominous decisions were made here, like the decision to completely destroy Warsaw as a revenge for the 1944 uprising. This was also of course the place for the attempted assassination of Hitler in the summer of 1 944. The fantastic tour guide Piotr made history come alive with his extensive knowledge of the place and of Polish history. He was receptive and willing to discuss also controversial and disputed topics. Included in the trip was also a lunch at nice restaurant serving traditional Polish food, that really tasted delicious. To top off the trip there was a visit to a beautiful baroque church with a fairy-tale like history. It was also planned by Piotr so that we had an opportunity to listen to a short organ concerto, played on the spectacular organ of the church. This trip is highly recommended. ... [read more]
LeisureZootLarry posted 2019-07-02 on TripAdvisor
Wonderful Experience
I just returned from a full day trip to Wolfs Lair. Highly recommended! Although a long drive from Warsaw the guide,Piotr,made it seem short. He is very experienced and knowledgeable who can discuss any topic which is brought up. The headquarter complex is much larger than I expected. Also the size of the structures surprised me. Well worth the drive if you are interested in WW2 history. The stop at the church on the way back is a real bonus. The day tour exceeded my expectations! Thank-you Piotr!! ... [read more]
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StotheN posted 2019-05-09 on TripAdvisor
Just amazing!
Robert was the tour driver and the drive from Warsaw to the first stop (Wolf's Lair) was a four hour drive. One pit stop at a local gas station where Robert treated me to a local Polish sweet delicacy. We had started out at 8am and finally reached the Wolf's Lair at noon. A nice lady tour guide took over and walked me over the key installations at the site. Thereafter, I was led to other bunker installations at the Mamerki (one of which was desig ned by Adolf Hitler himself!). We turned back for Warsaw at 3.30pm; reaching at 7pm. Robert was very good company and we had very good discussions about Polish history. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in WW2 history and Polish history in general. I look forward to going on another trip with this tour company. ... [read more]