Hidden within the picturesque German landscape lies a castle shrouded in dark history and chilling secrets. Wewelsburg Castle, with its imposing triangular layout dating back to the 17th century, became infamous during the 1930s due to its association with Nazi Germany.
This stronghold served as the meeting place for Heinrich Himmler, the enigmatic leader of the SS, and his top-ranking officials. Wewelsburg location near the Wewelsburg Forest, where ancient Germanic tribes triumphed over the Roman army centuries before, held great significance for Himmler and his ideology.
Obsessed with the medieval era and the Aryan myth, Himmler transformed the castle into a grandiose complex, complete with a moat and a concentration camp that witnessed the torment and death of countless prisoners. As the years unfolded, Wewelsburg Castle became steeped in myth and speculation.
What Nazi secrets does it hide? Tales of occult rituals and gatherings of SS leaders fueled a mystique that endures to this day. Today, as a memorial museum, Wewelsburg Castle strives to confront the atrocities committed within its walls and shed light on the horrors of the SS regime.
Top image: Wewelsburg Castle. Source: Felix / Adobe Stock.
