Original German Third Reich-era photographic postcard depicting the dining room (Speisesaal) of the Berghof / Haus Wachenfeld at Obersalzberg, Adolf Hitler’s mountain residence near Berchtesgaden.
Published by Photo-Hoffmann, München, the photographic firm of Heinrich Hoffmann, this example is identified as Postcard No. 888 – “Berghof Wachenfeld – Speisesaal.”
The card presents a detailed interior view of the dining room, showing its period furnishings, artwork, large tapestry, grand piano and architectural features.
The reverse is marked “Echte Fotografie” (Genuine Photograph) and bears the Photo-Hoffmann publishing information together with the printed No. 888.
The card has been privately written in German in blue ink but does not appear to have been mailed, as no postage stamp or postal cancellation is present.
An interesting original period photographic postcard documenting the interior of one of the most historically recognizable residences associated with the Third Reich.
Period: Third Reich Era
Country: Germany
Location: Obersalzberg / Berchtesgaden
Subject: Berghof / Haus Wachenfeld – Dining Room
Publisher: Photo-Hoffmann, München
Postcard No.: 888
Type: Real Photo Postcard / Echte Fotografie
Reverse: Privately Written
Postal Use: Unmailed / No Postmark
Condition: Very Good – period writing to reverse with minor age-related toning and handling wear.
