The Real Castle Wolfenstein

[@James-sh8mu]

These new game graphics look great

[@CptSchmidt]

Imagine showing up to work one day and your boss telling you today you're going to look for the Holy Grail.

[@BELCAN57]

Old Heinrich was really into that occult stuff, always sending out groups to research one legend or another. In fact, his Boss (you know who) used to make fun of all the wild goose chases Himmler sent his underlings on.

[@Lerxstification]

The chest of SS rings, just one of the war's great treasures, long-forgotten in someones cellar or barn. Just as we keep finding Roman and Viking hordes from 1000s of years ago, in the far-off future we will find these SS rings and more.

[@ogmoustachemalefacialcompa3907]

Damn, so wolfenstein isn't historically accurate.

[@waynemongo]

Stayed here last year on way to my girlfriend's parents house in East Germany - it's roughly half way so a good stop off point. About €60 for a six bed dorm. Make your own beds up. Excellent view of surrounding countryside. A good breakfast included in price... not too busy, there was a Harry Potter role playing club in using the castle as Hogwarts I suppose... the museum is extensive and worth a vist if you're into SS relics... you're not supposed to take pictures but you can get some sneaky ones as it's not busy... go to the Turkish pizza restaurant in the village - there isn't really anywhere else apart from museum restaurant. Mainly you can tell people you've stayed at Himmler's castle and watch 'em go green...

[@667DOOM]

its 60miles from where i live. i can tell you, the first time i was driving up towards it, the view....i have to admit it has something magical/spiritual when u finally see it appearing, you just cant deny it, u just feel it or not. i felt it. from what ive seen inside, the room with the black sun on the floor seems to be now a Snoezelen - room (please use google i dont know another word) where u can chill out and sit on beanbags. it was just weird to me and had a very surreal touch. however, you sir once again did your homework, very informative and on point!

[@nathanl7018]

The second Medal of Honor game had a detailed recreation of Wewelsburg Castle in their bonus level where you fight SS Automatons and soldiers dressed as knights. It was cool to see how much they got right (in the castle design, not the Nazi robots and Teutonic knights) and hear about the real history of the castle.

[@Johankenzeler]

Again, an amazing video. This channel is why KZbin has value.

[@craigk1328]

Yes I agree. First thing I watch every morning :)

[@Boxofclocks]

That's an odd comment, considering their stance on freedom of speech. But yeah, great videos. And I hope Mark is on alternative sites.

[@JensHove]

KZbin is a Marxist shit hole, but yeah, video's like this is great.

[@oldtruthteller2512]

Maybe the UFO fled in 1945 taking the chest full of rings with them. 😂

[@leesaunders1930]

yea and they are living it up in Uranus 😂

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic5895]

They actually have a swastika shaped bunker on the other side of moon

[@Zretgul_timerunner]

@@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic5895 Iron Sky references...

[@the5thmusketeer215]

I visited Wewelsburg in the 1980’s, at the invitation of an old school friend who was stationed at Paderborn, as Officer In Charge of the Royal Military Police barracks in the town. He took us to a very quaint Renaissance Tavern/Banqueting Hall (run as a restaurant) in the village below the castle, where we ate a fine meal, served by waitresses in traditional Germanic “serving wench” costumes. The restaurant had been a favourite haunt of the SS officers stationed at the castle before and during WW2... Extraordinarily, *the ancient antique wooden benches upon which we and other customers sat, still had swastikas carved ornately into the wood* which (exceptionally, given Germany’s sensitivity to its Nazi past) were allowed to remain in public use, because the benches themselves are of historical interest and value... We were told by my friend that the proprietors of the restaurant had a wartime photographic album, featuring many photographs of the various SS officers and visiting dignitaries dining and drinking in the Tavern and - when asked politely - they unobtrusively brought the album to our table for discreet inspection. From their demeanour and their palpable appreciation that we had asked to view the album, it was pretty obvious that - despite the unsavoury and notorious reputation of the SS - the owners and staff of the Tavern maintained a certain pride in the fact that their establishment had been singled out as the favoured haunt of senior SS personnel during those years...

[@centurion262]

I stayed over in this castle for 2 nights in 2005 and it's a very very interesting place what's not said is the village right by the castle still has carved SS runes, Hitler youth, RAD etc insignia on some of houses! Now I'm not sure if there still there but was very strange to see them in Germany especially considering its past!!

[@wilshirestrasse2220]

Interesting how Jehovah's witnesses were in the adjacent cc. They didn't fight for Germany or against her; they were neutral. Thanks for the video.

[@toddmichaeljohnson7139]

I can’t get enough of your channel. Awesome work amigo! 👍🏻

[@stephen9869]

I used to love Wolfenstein and Duke Nukem 3d :-D

[@xCARNAGE_ASADAx]

Your channel should be played at every History class around the world. You're concise and impartial so everyone can learn a lot from your videos. Thank you!

[@TheDennys21]

I love Mark Felton and Wolfenstein so this really hits the spot.

[@ultamative22]

When i was a kid, me and my classmates hung out of the top windows of this castle, fell onto the rails, walked along and climbed into the next window. Dumbest thing ive ever done, got anxious nostalgia watching this.

[@passwordbosco407]

"My, what knockers. Zank you Doctor"....

[@koldomakazaga6846]

As always it is a tremendous pleasure to watch your unbelieveble well documented videos! Congrats

[@jacquesmertens3369]

The workforce consisted mainly of Jehovah's Witnesses. I can understand that. They build the best watchtowers.

[@nikshmenga]

Legends of the Holy Grail: many Nazi symbols can be traced back to the Knights Templar. The Iron Cross -which was in use in Germany before the Nazis - is a modernized eight-pointed Templar cross via the Teutonic Knights. The skull and bones "Jolly Roger" imagery can also be traced back to the Templars.

[@swedish_vikings]

Mark Felton providing good quality content as always.

[@downunderdingo7896]

Thank you sir I have been waiting for this

[@timheersma4708]

I too have been waiting...it filled in some information about its past I was not aware of. Thank You sir.

[@main_stream_media_is_a_joke]

So there is no cable car? Damn....I distinctly remember escaping the castle in RTCW and TOB using a cable car.....and that was real.....Honest.😉

[@calibrazxr750]

I helped my brother in law build his house in Wewelsburg, you can stand in his back garden and see the castle about 200-300 meters away as the crow flies. He got married in the church that stands just outside the castle. Obviously, I have visited it a few times, it's okay, but not as creepy/weird/atmospheric ect as you might think. It does attract the odd weirdo though.

[@MrJoz08]

Everyone: Wolfenstein Me: Oh the castle from Medal of Honor Underground (Inserts scary metal clanking noise)...

[@egoshOOter14]

I recommend everyone a visit to the Wewelsburg, it's quite a pain to get through Wewelsburg village though. But the actual middle-age museum inside the castle is quite interesting, the museum on the outside for the time from 1933-1945 is also quite interesting and shows interviews and tales of the surviving labour camp inmates. And the café on site serves a kick-ass strawberry milkshake *cough*.

[@borntorice]

In the Wolfestein game series. "Wolfenstein 3D"(1991) and "Spear of Destiny"(1992) had fought at somewhere of Germany. Padarborn was the story of "Return to Castle Wolfenstein"(2001?) in the final parts. "Wolfenstein the New Order"(2013) is another universe story, Blazkowicz's had his actions across Europe. "Wolfenstein the Old Blood"(2014) is the story before "the New Order", but that "Castle Wolfenstein" was located in Alps, also it's story took place around German and Austria border.

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

If it says Mark Felton-I’m front and center! Interesting and intelligent 🤓 as usual!

[@redrobur68]

Great job as ever. In the vicinity of Welwelsburg in the 1930s Himmler had built a "Thing Haus" as present for the inhabitants of Wewelsburg. "Thing" refers to a place for court meetings in Germania. It was built in the style of an old Germanic court. The building remained intact during the war and housed a restaurant until the 1980s. I was there as a teenager and can remember long oak tables and benches, The benches were decorated on the sides with Nordic symbols. Overall, a dark, but quite "gemütlicher" (cozy) guest room with a huge fireplace like in Skyrim. The restaurant was quite disreputable because it also served as a meeting place for old and Neo-Nazis. However, you could get very good homemade apple pie there.

[@dwightrush4247]

Great video sir, their are certain mysteries concerning this castle that may never be solved, but always wondered where they hid those totenkopf rings? Thanks for all you do 👍😎

[@Ozgipsy]

Mark, mate, I am so grateful for these high quality videos. Really well done, thanks.

[@sierra1598]

Damn spooky place, to be honest.

[@gustavgnoettgen]

Now do chateau Schufstaffel please! I already hear footsteps, chests, ammo picked up, "cold meal" and "hot meal", gold bars, secret entrances...

[@Blazcowitz1943]

"Here's what we know; this is Castle Wolfenstein, located in the Hartz mountains of northen Germany, property of Heinrich Himmler. Now we've know about the existence of castle Wolfenstein for some time, but have only recently heard from our Kreisau circle contacts in the German resistance regarding bizzare occult rituals taking place there." -Agent Jack, Office of Secret Actions, 1943.

[@netrolancer1061]

A fortune for anyone to find the SS rings.

[@yunchentian]

Seeing a new Mark Felton video posted 40 seconds ago, I feel myself drawn in by its irresistible power....

[@Gripen90]

I visited castle Wewelsburg some years ago and it was really interesting to see the castle and also the town. It is a bit eerie place today, and you can feel the history lure from beneath. I hope to be able to visit the castle again.

[@Overlysalted]

This looks amazing! Another location on my list of places I have to visit. Thanks for this video, Dr. Felton

[@2Quietus]

As a matter of course, I automatically upvote anytime I see one of your videos. I have THAT much confidence you will not disappoint with new info! As expected, this was yet another hit. Thanks!

[@Disclosurediscussion]

Mark Felton..I watch this guy everyday after work .I never get to any other channels I stay stuck on ur videos man awesome job!!!!!

[@pilotsimms535]

I've been there, spent a whole day in it. The museum is very well done, but we got the feeling that Americans were really not welcome. About 50% of the displayed info is in English. The black sun room and the vault below were pretty cool but no pics allowed. They run a lot of German school classes thru there. There are individual exhibits for most of the higher SS figures. Complete bio's with personal items displayed. Filmed interviews with ex-prisoners of the attached camp. There's not a lot of info online about what's really in there.

[@AlteFritte]

I actually live in Paderborn and have been to the castle several times. I hope to visit it again very soon. Great video mate! Greetings. :)

[@SenoArzt]

well, my father played the game, back in the 90s!. nowadays the game become very different!

[@vasili1207]

Thanks for making me feel old

[@Wallyworld30]

Return to Castle Wolfenstein was the best game in the series imo. The PC version only because the console versions were crap.

[@timonsolus]

So did I! It was absolutely groundbreaking back in 1992. Oh, the memories... Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat! "Mein Leiben!" (SS man death cry, lol) wolf3d.atw.hu

[@modelrailwaynoob]

I served near hear as a combat medic. It's a lovely area of Germany.

[@SupesMe]

Wow 😮 all that history. I bet that place has a creepy vibe 💀

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

I want to know about the sub bases that hung on after d-day. 😀👍

[@Roller_Ghoster]

I remember seeing a bunker when I was near Lorient. Lorient was one of the 14 designated Atlantik Festungen. St Nazaire held out the longest only surrendering on 11 May 1945.

[@abelis644]

Himmler the little runt... How he attained such power is mindboggling...

[@bazzatheblue]

A horrid little creep.

[@jackthanhauser9575]

Maybe there is something about his ritualistic ways that holds a ounce of truth.

[@SaucePigs]

Hey Mark, great video as always! I’m not sure if you take recommendations or not but one topic I would love to hear more about are battles fought after Okinawa like Balikpapan in July 1945 or the soviet invasion of Manchuria in August 1945

[@hujjesb]

thanks for this... answered all my questions I wanted to know about the castle for years

[@KGWOLF77]

Finally someone told truth! Thanks! :) Now we need story about real B.J. Blazkowicz :D

[@mrhamburger6936]

excellent video on this I never knew there was a castle like this

[@Mr_Bunk]

The real history seems both specific and ambiguous enough to allow for an active imagination to fill in the gaps...a lot of potential for ‘Secret Nazi Cult’ stories here. Thank you once more for these videos! In a world rife with sensationalism and bias, your straight-to-the-point, no-nonsense content is a great breath of fresh air!

[@danieldaley5422]

As a history buff I look forward to your videos , keep them coming. You should do one on the battle of Castle Itter.

[@casnovafrankienstien8046]

Why the dislikes folks.This is non biased information.! A hard thing to find these days.

[@brianbrewster6532]

Excellent video, Mark. You really produce interesting and detailed videos. I especially love your attention to details, e.g. your pronunication of these German figureheads was spot on. Too bad you couldn't have gotten your hands on blueprints of this historic castle. I now am subscribed to your informative channel, sir. Consider hot-linking this KZbin video to Castle Wolfenstein advertisement sites, as this could dramatically increase your subscription base. Also, maybe consider a follow-up video about the Search for the SS "death's head" rings (6:48). Those are very intriguing, probably a story behind their creation and secret burial no doubt.

[@redman6709]

Once again another great video

[@MK-rw1on]

I was there one time. Pure madness what the SS wanted to do with the castle and the area around it.

[@wazza33racer]

The motif on the floor at 5.07 is the "Black Light Sun" and is a reference to Saturn............but then so is the six pointed jewish star and the black cube in Mecca (kabba). The number 12 has always been a strong occult influence since there were 12 "Gods" on the Annunaki council with Anu ( planet Saturn) being the highest ranking. Thanks for another great video.

[@CheezyDee]

Didn't play much Wolf3D, but oh the fun I had in RTCW multiplayer. "Happy Penguin" server was 32 player Depot map no time limit. The only things spammed more than the voicechat was Axis airstrikes over the Allied spawn and Allied panzerfausts down the train cars. "Ze enemy is veakened!"

[@rogerloess2379]

Mark, love your channel. I hope someday you will talk about the Colmar Pocket and the fighting in the Alsace region. Very little coverage of this yet noteworthy

[@markallen3293]

Thanks Mark, I did not know it was destroyed that many times. It would've been wonderful to see the inside in its original condition.

[@christosvoskresye]

6:57 "This chest has never been recovered." As far as is officially known, that is. To me at least it seems very likely either that it is in the possession of a collector somewhere or that the rings were subsequently found and melted down for their metals.

[@georgepopescu1327]

those rings worth much more than cople of kilos of silver, you clearly have no ideea how much costs on colectors market an original SS ring

[@messerschmittbolkow5606]

No way! You are the first anglo I heard saying an "Ö" correctly!

[@messerschmittbolkow5606]

Good old science language German, sadly the Nazis effectively destroyed that reputation.

[@zsoltmonostori7180]

Strange that they find its pronounciation difficult. They use a kinda similar sound in words like heard, surgeon, urgent etc.

[@brianreddeman951]

Also the model for Castle Smurphenstein. :)

[@mordic94]

Nice video! I live near the castle and as a child i often visited the museum. It is always great to see videos about our own region :)

[@ArcturusOTE]

Ah memories of Medal of Honor Underground's Dark Camelot mission

[@stephank9172]

Great work, how about some history of Divisions who have special stories?

[@volvo1354]

SS Charlemagne Division would be an interesting topic, French volunteers..ironically among the last defenders of Berlin 1945

[@leesaunders1930]

never disappointed with your content mark. top job yet again, I hope you never run out of content on your channel and keep is supplied with little known stories of ww2, ww1, vietnam and other interesting facts. completely satisfied with this channel. schools nowadays could learn a thing or too for history class.

[@desire_002]

that room with the 12 columns is dope

[@reda2707]

Dude this guys vids are so sick. Like I’m excited every time he post

[@pacificblue5461]

No Nazi zombies? Like none at all? Please don't tell me there weren't any robot K9's, either!

[@jayklink851]

Well done Mark! Love your videos

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

There were no UFOs and there were no Nazi zombies?? Noooooo, what a letdown! Ha ha, seriously though. Excellent channel my friend. Some of the best historical WWII work on KZbin.

[@SingaporeBoxingFederation]

Well done Mark 🙂👍 Wishing you all the best and I've subscribed and look forward to your upcoming videos - ibrahim, Singapore

[@nriab23]

Thank you for such amazing videos, I've always been a fan of the real history of world war two and you are the only person who I know on KZbin at least who can get in tiny corners of the history without diluting it or sensationalism. Thank you...

[@theelderkine]

Class-act work, as always, Mark.

[@misfit666_usmc6]

I watch, and listen to your videos everyday. I have gained so much more knowledge on all subjects WW2. I even listen when I workout.

[@CJB-]

The game was so much tougher. You have no idea, the stress levels. I should have a medal.

[@hondasaurusrex6998]

Great video, keep up the good work.

[@rikudola2609]

The level in medal of honour underground. Memories 😍😍

[@SuperHammerzeit]

my grandfather has a lot of old uniforms and photos of wolvestein, I did not know its such a old game! One of the photos is signed by final boss itself, old nerdbab :)

[@Boxofclocks]

After finding a few of your videos I'm blown away by your fantastic presentations. I went to your channel and see quite a few videos. Only one is over a million views so far. Can you (Mark or anyone) recommend a few to watch? Are there any, ... like ..., overview videos for a new fan of your channel? Hopefully your videos are on alternative (non-censoring) sites too.

[@Life_Is_Torture0000]

Dude you post awesome historical videos! First rate!

[@HistorySavior1941]

Very impressed with your channel. It’s one of the best for us Historians. Bravo Zulu!!!!!

[@pa4tim]

If your videos come out I drop everything and watch them. I really love them

[@thealex2971]

Everyone is gangster until William Joseph "B.J." Blazkowicz knocks on the door

[@SilverLimey79]

Wow great castle. In-depth documentary! 👍

[@Wallyworld30]

It's just one of those FMV games. They look good but play like crap.

[@rayd6537]

Another brilliant video!!

[@Phils-wv5po]

Where’s the mech suit housed

[@cparedes2302]

Incredible detailed story! I love this channel each day more and more because I keep learning! Thanks for posting!

[@OperationFoxley19441]

I remember playing Medal Of Honour Underground and played through this castle.

[@rstormo68]

My favourite game, i actually has a classic PC with wolfenstein..

[@troysutton9713]

I love your videos. You remind me of the glory days of history channel.

[@blakestormcrow6275]

"when it became a museum, a restaurant, and a youth hostel". I'm surprised this trinity of unrelated industries didn't become more popular 😂😂

[@mohammadsab4478]

Mark's voice+ History=life fulfilled

[@samg5463]

Little known fact: if you press against the walls of the castle as you walk around, occasionally you'll find rooms of treasure. If you're lucky also a minigun and chicken leg dinner

[@Wallyworld30]

This is probably where they hid the chest full of the rings.

[@davidanon2742]

we gotta find that chest of rings, for sure they are epic - think of the stat bonus!

[@kevinruddthestudrudd0074]

Something feels really dark about this place.