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German Naval Signals HQ

The headquarters for the German Naval Commander of the Channel Islands during the Second World War. All the important radio signals traffic for the German Forces in the Channel Islands was handled here. The site is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in technology or history of the Second World War in particular.

2024 Season Opening Times:

Open 7 days a week 10.30am to 3pm from 20th March to 3rd November 2024.

Check the What's On page here for events at all our sites, including German Naval Signals HQ.

Admission Prices

£4.00 - Adults

£1.50 - Children (age 7 - 18) & students (with valid student card)

FREE - Children under 7 years

£22 per named adult for 12 months unlimited access during normal seasonal opening hours to ALL FOUR SITES with our Discovery Pass (<-click for details). All accompanying children then go FREE!

No pets are allowed in the German Naval Signals HQ - please see the Access section below for information on Assistance Dogs.

Finding Us & Access

German Naval Signals HQ is situated in St Jacques, St Peter Port, GY1 1SN. It is next door to La Collinette Hotel.

This site is a restoration of the original bunker, as such it is below ground with a narrow entry and steps. It is not wheelchair accessible.

Please note: there are no toilets or cafe at the German Signals HQ (but these are both available at Guernsey Museum at Candie, which is only a short walk away).

Parking is not available on site but nearby at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre or on road near Candie Gardens.

AccessAble have produced a detailed access guide to this site, which can be viewed here.

Assistance dogs are welcome at the Signals but we do not accept other pets. We ask that assistance dogs wear the appropriate tabards or harness, so our staff know that they are working animals. If you are in any doubt about bringing your assistance dog, please contact us for more information on (+44) 01481 226518 or museums@gov.gg.

DID YOU KNOW? This underground network of rooms was restored by members of the Channel Islands Occupation Society and many of the original internal fittings have been retained. These include the ventilation pumps, heating boiler and toilets (non-functioning). The rooms have been re-fitted and equipped to as near original condition as possible, based on detailed information supplied by the former Naval Signals Officer and other German personnel.