Name: Soviet city ruins in Germany
Address: Raguhner Str. 99, Gräfenhainichen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Location Description:

This abandoned site has a unique atmosphere. Despite its condition, the overall accessibility is surprisingly good, and the sense of safety is better than one would expect from a deserted complex. During the weekdays, the place is completely quiet—there’s virtually no one around, and the vastness of the area feels entirely your own.

On weekends, however, you might see a bit more activity, since one of the buildings is occasionally used for informal gatherings or underground parties. Even then, the complex maintains that impressive stillness that makes it so special.

In total, there are nine buildings, each about five stories high, completely surrounded by forest and open fields. It’s incredible to walk through the woods and suddenly find yourself face-to-face with this massive infrastructure, with its internal streets, parks, schools, and the remnants of what once felt like a small self-contained city. One of the most striking things is that it’s still possible to explore the whole area: you can observe each building from the outside, see how time has transformed the place, and feel that blend of nature and architecture that makes it so captivating.

This place was published on 9. December 2025

⚠️ Important:
This location may be on private property or in a hazardous condition. Do not enter without explicit permission from the owner.

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Soviet city ruins in Germany