Could you afford it? This is how much a private nuclear bunker costs in Europe
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Interest in private nuclear bunkers is surging across Europe as geopolitical tensions escalate. But who can actually afford them, and which countries offer the safest refuge in the event of a nuclear strike?
From Cold War relic to booming industry
During the Cold War, underground nuclear bunkers were constructed en masse across Europe to shield the population from potential atomic attacks. However, with the fall of the Berlin Wall, most of these were dismantled, converted into museums, or simply abandoned.
Today, only a few remain operational, and according to experts, older models are unlikely to withstand modern-day nuclear strikes. Yet that has not deterred those seeking personalised protection. An increasing number of private companies are now offering nuclear bunkers for sale, Euronews reports.
More expensive than a city flat
The cost of private shelters is steep. The most basic models (less than 10 square metres) cost between €3,000 and €5,000 per square metre – roughly the same as a modern studio or one-bedroom flat in a mid-sized European city.
But high-end or bespoke versions carry price tags that can reach the stratosphere, ranging from €170,000 up to €1 million.
Fittings vary accordingly: bunkers can come equipped with radiation-proof doors, ventilation systems, kitchens, private water tanks, and even solar panels or diesel generators. In the luxury bracket, you might also find living rooms, televisions, and an atmosphere more akin to an underground villa than a survival shelter.
German manufacturer BunkerBauer, for example, offers models with tear gas launchers and motion sensors.
THERE IS NO SURVIVAL THE EARTH WILL BE IN DARKNESS FOR DECADES AND FULL OF RADIOACTIVITY. THESE BUNKERS WOULD KEEP YOU ALIVE A COUPLE OF DAYS BUT YOU WILL DIE IN THEM SINCE THERE IS NO CHANCE TO GO BACK TO THE SURFACE