With a global pandemic currently in full swing, there's no better place to ride it out than in a luxury survival bunker. We take a look inside Vivos Europa One, possibly the world's most prestigious underground hideout. Forget bunk beds and cramped dark rooms, think more swimming pools and cinemas. Click or scroll through for more...

Located in the heart of Rothenstein, Germany, is this five-star, invitation-only luxury survival bunker designed for billionaires. Said to be the world's largest and safest bunker, private apartments cost $2.2 million (£1.8m) while semi-private suites start at $38,000 (£31k) per person. 

Carved out of bedrock under this 400-foot mountain by the Soviets during the Cold War, the shelter was originally a fortress for military equipment and munitions but is now fully capable of withstanding pretty much any disaster.

It's the very definition of a hidden home; invisible to the world. It might look like a prison camp from the outside but behind those doors lies an indestructible silo and also some of the most luxurious properties money can buy.

Buying a Vivos shelter is a pretty competitive process and is based on a co-ownership model. To be considered as a co-owner of a shelter, you have to apply to become a Vivos member, where you’ll then be added to a giant pool of members from which somebody will be selected as the 'best candidate' for each shelter.

So just how do you get to a bunker? Members arrive at their own discretion by car or private plane, prior to their lockdown at nearby airports. Vivos helicopters will then be dispatched to fly them to the compound safely and in complete secrecy. 

Pretty impressive, huh? That deceptive little white door is the gateway to a whole other world of secret rooms, as exemplified in this luxury living room for residents. Each family that buys a plot here is given 2,500 square feet of floor area, spread over two floors. 

As you can see, the bedrooms are pretty special too – equipped with huge beds, plasma TVs, a lounge/desk area and a private bathroom. It certainly wouldn’t be a bad place to hide during a nuclear blast.

All shelter areas are hidden behind radiation-proof vehicle entrances, such as this one here, as well as other passages people can access by foot. It really is the ultimate doomsday hideaway! 

Unlike a typical driveway, getting to your luxury abode takes a little time. Each of the three main secret tunnel entrances have an outer door and a second set of steel doors that well and truly keep you locked in and protected from any potential unwanted chemicals. 

But once you’re inside, the passageways look a little more glamourous while still keeping that end-of-the-world edginess. With strip lights and wooden walkways, it's an entrance like no other.

In fact, the whole interior resembles a luxury cruise ship, with high-end finishes throughout that can be customised by each family.

There is a whole range of equipment and entertainment provided for guests, such as theatres, gyms and restaurants, so there’s not much chance of getting bored while in lockdown.

Just imagine kicking back to your favourite film in this private screening room, without even having to leave the building. Complete with film posters on the walls, reclining leather chairs and an LED ceiling, it's not far off being in a real cinema.

You could even pop to the bar and socialise with other residents over a drink or two. The curved ceiling, wall mural and rustic bar aren't far off the real thing.

Better still, Vivos Europa One comes equipped with this beautiful swimming pool. Could there be any better way to swim than safe in the knowledge that you’re in a building able to withstand earthquakes, tsunamis and pandemics?

But, if anything does happen to go wrong, don’t worry, there’s a fully equipped hospital wing just waiting to make everything better.

It's not all concrete tunnels and superyacht-style cabinetry, there's a majestic hall built to imitate a Medieval church that'll be perfect for whiling away the hours whittling wood or playing chess.

The bunker also offers protection for historical artefacts, animals, DNA and seeds, acting like a Noah's Ark to help repropagate the Earth after the apocalypse.

The end of the world is likely to be quite stressful, so your new luxury home has a number of features to help you forget about your troubles and relax. This amazing aquarium fit for a millionaire should do the trick, even though it's more likely to be a video than the real thing.

Family traditions will likely be even more important as you look for familiar rituals to cling to and give meaning to your lives in the bunker. Getting the family around the table for dinner will be easy at this beautiful wooden table and comfy leather chairs.

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