'The ultimate doomsday escape': California entrepreneur builds $1billion luxury underground bunker in tiny German village for millionaires in the event of an apocalypse and where survivors can live for up to a year without leaving

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Vivos Europa One shelter, in Rothenstein, Germany, was unveiled by Vivos founder, Robert Vicinio, on Friday
Consists of a planned survival complex that is comparable to billionaire's mega-yacht or mansion - but much bigger
Boasts swimming pools, theaters, gyms, restaurants, custom apartments, outdoor space and helicopter service
But it can also apparently withstand nuclear blast, chemical agents, earthquakes, tsunamis, or another disaster
Although the cost per apartment remains unclear, the property is valued at $1.1bn (its original value was $225m)
Underground shelter is currently in 'turnkey operational condition'; residents are accepted based on their 'skills'

By Sophie Jane Evans For Dailymail.com

Published: 00:34 EST, 14 June 2015 | Updated: 07:26 EST, 14 June 2015

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It boasts a luxurious array of swimming pools, theaters, gyms, restaurants, custom apartments and its own helicopter service.

But at the same time, it can apparently withstand a nuclear blast, chemical agents, earthquakes, tsunamis - and virtually any other disaster or attack.

These photos show an opulent, invitation-only underground survival bunker, which is being dubbed the world's 'ultimate doomsday escape'.

The five-star Vivos Europa One shelter, in the German village of Rothenstein, was unveiled by Vivos founder and CEO, Robert Vicinio, on Friday.

It portrays a planned survival complex that is comparable to a billionaire's mansion or mega-yacht - but much bigger, and with 'life-saving' capabilities.

Although the cost per apartment remains unclear, the property is valued at around $1.1billion - meaning it will likely be available only to the super-rich.

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Opulent: This photos shows a bedroom in the Vivos Europa One shelter, which is being dubbed the world's 'ultimate doomsday escape'

Dining room: The underground bunker, in the German village of Rothenstein, was unveiled by Vivos founder , Robert Vicinio, on Friday

Space for relaxation: It portrays a planned survival complex that is comparable to a billionaire's mega-yacht or mansion - but much bigger, and with 'life-saving' capabilities. Above, a community swimming pool inside the complex, which is valued at an estimated $1.1million

Secure: The survival bunker can apparently withstand a nuclear blast, chemical agents, earthquakes, tsunamis - and virtually any other disaster. Above, this photo shows a drive-thru blast-proof door at the complex, which will likely be available only to the super-rich

Power: The luxury shelter was originally built by the Soviets in the Cold War as a fortress for military equipment. Above, its engine room

Unlikely location: With its rolling heels and stunning woodland, the village of Rothenstein looks like an unlikely location for the bunker

Underground living: This aerial image shows the boundary of the survival bunker, which is currently in 'turnkey operational condition'

Standard apartment: This photo depicts 'typical living quarters' in the shelter. It remains unclear how much each family will have to pay

Each family in the complex will be provided with a private 2,500-square-foot apartment, which they can design and build to their own specifications.

They may decide to add a pool, a theater or a deluxe bathroom. They will also have access to a hospital area, several restaurants and a bakery.

Other common area amenities will include roadways, a wine cellar, prayer rooms, classrooms, a television station and a detention center.

Families will pay a base sum for their apartment, along with their share of the costs for managing and staffing the complex, and other costs.

But their expenditure could save their lives, Vivos says, as the 76-acre complex can survive a 'substantial' close-range nuclear blast or natural disaster.

In addition to its 227,904 square feet of blast-proof living areas, the bunker also boasts 43,906 square feet of above-ground space, Forbes reported.

Underground, it features countless tunnel chambers, each with their own security system, and numerous sets of blast-proof doors with airtight seals.

It also has its own self-contained water and power generation system, as well as climate, ventilation, air filtration and communication systems.

Take a tour inside a Vivos luxury bomb shelter

Keeping watch: Each family in the complex will be provided with a private 2,500-square-foot apartment. Above, a personnel entry door

Billionaires' bunker: They can design and build their apartments to their own specifications.They may decide to add a theater (pictured)

Time to watch a movie: on the Other common area amenities will include roadways, a wine cellar and prayer rooms. Above, a theater

Modern furnishings: Families will pay a base amount, along with their share of the ongoing costs for managing and staffing the complex

An underground pint: The bunker in Rothenstein boasts 227,904 square feet of blast-proof living areas, including this planned pub

Proud: Vicino (seen in the bunker) told Forbes: 'We are proud to bring this epic project forward in these increasingly dangerous times'

Made of strong material: These photos show exterior entrances to the bunker (left), and a typical tunnel inside the expensive facility

Speaking to the magazine on Friday, Vicino said: 'We are proud to bring this epic project forward in these increasingly dangerous times.'

Alongside its catastrophe-proof features, the bunker will include a stock of zoological species, an artifact and treasure archive and a DNA vault.

In the event of a disaster, families will fly to nearby airports before lockdown. They will then be transferred to Vivos Europa One by Vivos helicopters.

The company will provide protective equipment needed to brave Rothenstein - which currently sits amid rolling hills and woods - and the outer world.

The shelter, which was originally built by the Soviets in the Cold War as a fortress for military gear, is currently in 'turnkey operational condition'.

It is among a network of underground survival shelters - including 'economy class' bunkers - being built by Vivos, which is based in California. .

Above-ground space: The Rothenstein facility also boasts 43,906 square feet of above-ground space. Above, an outdoor power station

Railway: Vivos Europa One shelter also features its own railway and helicopter service, which picks up residents from nearby airports

Protected: Underground, the bunker features countless tunnel chambers, each with their own security system and blast-proof doors

Water treatment plant: It also has its own self-contained water and power generation system, as well as climate and ventilation systems

Swanky: In the event of a disaster, families will fly to nearby airports before lockdown. They will then be transferred to Vivos Europa One by Vivos helicopters. The company will provide protective equipment needed to brave the outer world. Above, another living quarters

Impressive: The bunker is among a network of undergroundshelters being built by Vivos, which is based in California. Above, a bar

Exhibit hall: Alongside its catastrophe-proof features, the bunker will include a collection of zoological species and an artifact archive

The firm's first completed bunker is situated in Indiana. Prices on the company's website are listed as $35,000 for adults and $25,000 for children.

All of the shelters are fully stocked with food and other resources, and are designed to operate autonomously for six months to one year, the firm says.

In total, Vivos aims to accommodate 6,000 people in its bunkers. Potential families are screened - then approved or rejected - based on their skills.

Vicino has previously said that he was 'inspired' by a powerful 'message' in the 1980s, telling him he needed to build a survival shelter for thousands.

The businessman said he did not know where the message had come from. In a statement, Vivos told Daily Mail Online: 'We are clearly living in dangerous and changing times that the uninformed will never understand until the threats are evident. We cannot predict, but we can prepare.'

Ready for impact: Vivos's first completed bunker is situated in Indiana. Prices on the company's website are listed as $35,000 for adults and $25,000 for children. Above, Vivos CEO Robert Vicino stands on a blast-proof door at the new bunker in central Germany

Thick steel: All of the Vivos shelters are fully stocked with food, and are designed to operate autonomously for six months to one year

Locking residents in: Vicino has previously said that he was 'inspired' with a powerful 'message' in the 1980s telling him that he needed to build a survival shelter. The businessman said he did not know where the message had come from. Above, various blast doors

Work: The personnel entry corridor inside the shelter contains an array of white hard hats, with steel pipes running across the ceiling

Providing treatment: This photo depicts the hospital area at the shelter, which is in 'turnkey operational condition' and worth $1billion

3D view: In a statement, Vivos told Daily Mail Online: 'We are clearly living in dangerous and changing times that the uninformed will never understand until the threats are evident. We cannot predict, but we can prepare.' Above, a 3D view of the shelter in Rothenstein