World War II Bomb Found in Oranienburg Set for Controlled Detonation Thursday

Authorities plan to detonate the 50-kilogram bomb in Germendorf with safety measures impacting local businesses and the Germendorf Zoo.

A 50-kilogram World War II bomb was discovered in the Germendorf district of Oranienburg, Germany.
The controlled detonation is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
A safety perimeter will be established at 11:00 AM on Thursday and is expected to be lifted by 12:30 PM after the detonation.
The Germendorf Zoo and local businesses will be affected by the safety measures, though no residents are within the impacted area.
Oranienburg frequently encounters unexploded wartime ordnance due to its historical significance during World War II.