15 Photos Of The Most Over-The-Top Doomsday Bunkers From Around The World

The worse things get in the world, the more it seems like doomsday preppers kind of had the right idea back in the day. Even if that is the case, though, many of them still take things to levels far beyond the average person’s imagination. The richest among them don’t just want to survive the end of the world anymore, they want to do it in style.

Some of the bunkers that rich preppers have poured their millions into are still in the process of being built due to the great amount of work that goes into making these architectural feats. So this list will take a look at both real photos and initial plans for the most over-the-top doomsday bunkers from around the world.

15 A Backyard Within The Basement

The man responsible for this Las Vegas bunker created an entire world within his own basement. Everything was designed to imitate the outside. Probably to make underground living feel less oppressive. However, the constant awareness of a sky hovering just a few feet above your head seems just as stressful.

14 Life In Europa One Would Be An Upgrade For Anyone

The aquarium built into the walls of the room seen above would be an impressive feat even outside of a bunker. A full spa and pool complete the resort-like atmosphere. The residents of Europa One wouldn’t miss out on a single luxury living in this bunker.

13 Don't Judge A Bunker By Its Entrance

This one looks like nothing special from up top. Just as a bunker should. Looters would be encouraged to keep fighting if they knew the goldmine that lay beneath this hill in Kansas. It’s known as the Survival Condo, and its owners promise 5 years of luxury survival on survivalcondo.com.

12 Things Get More Complicated The Deeper You Go

The few images and plans that have appeared from inside the condo tell us that the architects weren’t kidding when they said luxury. There are libraries waiting to be filled along with a bar and spa. Children can continue their education beneath the ground in the built-in classroom too.

11 This Aboveground Bunker Just Looks Like a Luxury Home

There aren’t many bunkers that the average person would be happy living in full time because they usually don’t allow any access to the outside. This bunker in Poland called the Safe House addresses that issue with wide-open windows that can be covered in case of disaster.

10 The Homiest Bunker There Is

Most sophisticated bunkers are built to be sold, but the Hard Luck Castle is a unique labor of love. Though it was never intended to be a doomsday home, its use of wind and solar energy make it sustainable while its isolated location also keeps it safe from most disasters.

9 Each Room Has Its Own Style

Four floors' worth of rooms have been designed with care. The kitchen is decked out with tiled counters and tables which match the walls and floor. Not even a hint of that design seems to carry over to the living area. There, the central piece is an antique pipe organ.

8 Soviet-Era Leaders Had Big Plans For Bunker-42

Due to the historical significance of this bunker's occupants, it's become a site for tourists fascinated by the World Wars. The bunker contains all that would be necessary to continue leading the nation from beneath the earth. Things have changed since then as the bunker now also hosts a restaurant.

7 Vivos xPoint Is Starting An Underground City

This ambitious project consists of 575 bunkers out in the grasslands of South Dakota, according to Inhabitat. While the living space isn’t as luxurious as some others, the undertaking itself is impressive. Residents of these bunkers benefit from a sense of community in spite of their dramatic isolation.

6 A Corporate Bunker For One Unusual Work Retreat

It’s known as "The Facility" and it has a workshop, business center, and conference center, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Additionally, it has its own power plant and solar backup system which ensures it’ll withstand whatever comes. Perfect for anyone who wants to continue working through the apocalypse.

5 Await The End Of The World In La Claustra Hotel

The Swiss military burrowed tunnels into the Alps to create a secure fortress, according to Uniq Hotels. Now that it’s no longer needed for military use, it’s been transformed into a hotel. The most prominent feature on-site has become the huge restaurant nestled within one of its large caverns.

4 The Backup Bunker For Everyone's Backup Plan

After everyone emerges from their bunkers safe and sound to find the surface completely destroyed, they may realize that their rations won’t last them an eternity. That’s why the Svalbard Global Seed Vault stores what Crop Trust estimates to be nearly 2,000 unique seeds for the benefit of humankind.

3 Villa Vals Is Buried In Swiss Hills

Villa Vals forgoes a concrete entrance for a circular, brick wall that gives a more hospitable feel. Safety is definitely taken into consideration though as the rest of the home is buried beneath a hill. The home, located in Switzerland, is available for rent, according to Villa Vals.

2 Can't Miss The Latest Releases During The Apocalypse

A complete theater room isn’t the first thing on the list when preparing a survival shelter Apparently it isn’t the last thing either as it’s included in Vivos’ Indiana bunker. It is one of the common areas, but each resident also gets their own room, according to Terra Vivos.

1 Oppidum Residents Refuse To Give Up Fine Dining

Wine cellars, restaurants, both necessities when it comes to living in a bunker. That’s why architects of the Oppidum in the Czech Republic made sure to leave room to implement them. It wasn’t much of a problem since Forbes reported the bunker to be the world’s largest as of 2015.

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