Steve McQueen: The Cooler King – Then & Now in Bavaria 🏍️
Discover the legendary story of Steve McQueen, the iconic 'Cooler King,' and see how the barn outside Pfronten, Bavaria, remains a lasting symbol of his unforgettable role in 'The Great Escape.'

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24.1K views • Oct 31, 2025

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Steve McQueen: The Cooler King Then & Now. The barn outside of the village of Pfronten, Bavaria remains to this day where Steve McQueen’s character in the The Great Escape - Captain Virgil Hilts ditches his German uniform before continuing his ride to freedom! #thenandnow #pfronten #bavaria #stevemcqueen #thegreatescape #greatescape #movielocations #filminglocation #WWII #ww2 #ww2history #wwiihistory
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