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Beelitz-Heilstätten
A massive abandoned hospital complex where Hitler recovered from WWI wounds. Soviet soldiers were treated here. Now nature reclaims it while ghosts walk the wards. One of the world's most photographed ruins.
1898 - Present
Brandenburg, Germany
5000+ witnesses
Beelitz-Heilstätten is Germany’s most haunting abandoned hospital.
The History
According to historical records:
The complex:
- Built 1898-1930
- 60 buildings
- Tuberculosis sanatorium
- Later military hospital
- Hitler recovered here 1916
Hitler Connection
Young Adolf Hitler:
- Wounded at Somme
- Treated here 1916
- Leg wound
- Returned to war
- History changed
Soviet Era
After WWII:
- Soviet military hospital
- Until 1995
- Many died
- Buildings abandoned
- Left to decay
The Serial Killer
In 1991:
- Wolfgang Schmidt
- “The Beast of Beelitz”
- Killed here
- Added to dark history
- Evil accumulated
The Ruins
What remains:
- Massive complex
- Nature reclaiming
- Trees through windows
- Stunning decay
- Photographer’s dream
The Hauntings
Visitors report:
- Figures in windows
- Hospital sounds
- Wheelchair squeaking
- Voices in wards
- Watched constantly