Alois Irlmaier (June 8, 1894 – July 26, 1959) was a German dowser and alleged clairvoyant from Freilassing, Bavaria. He made his living locating water sources and lost objects for local residents. During World War II, he gained fame for helping people locate missing relatives and reportedly predicting air raids with remarkable accuracy.
Irlmaier's prophecies center on a future European war — he described in vivid detail a Russian invasion from the east, advancing across the Danube to the Rhine, followed by Three Days of Darkness and a great comet strike. These visions hold a significant place in the European Catholic prophetic tradition.
His WWII-era predictions were well-documented. In 1947, he was charged with 'illegal fortune-telling' but was acquitted after the court found his abilities to be genuine. This site compiles his most representative prophecies and evaluates verifiable entries against historical records.
Core Message
"Everything starts with events in Israel and turmoil in the Middle East. It all happens very fast — I see three nines, but I don't know what they mean. After three days of darkness, it is all over."
1894 — Born in Upper Straubing, Bavaria1928 — Settled in Freilassing, began dowsing work1939-1945 — Located missing relatives for countless families during WWII1947 — Tried for fortune-telling, acquitted by court1950s — Described future European war visions to numerous visitors1959 — Died in Freilassing
Prophecies primarily sourced from Conrad Adlmaier's book Blick und Stimmen aus dem Jenseits (Wikipedia )
Additional material from Stephan Berndt's Alois Irlmaier: Ein Mann sagt, was er sieht (Amazon )
Verification based on public news reports and historical records
Editorial opinions do not represent academic consensus
Site icon: dowsing rod — Irlmaier was known as a Wunschelrutengaenger (dowser), and the Y-shaped divining rod is his signature tool
Alois Irlmaier Prophecies All Prophecies 15 Q&A entries in total
Irlmaier helped locate missing persons during WWII
Alois Irlmaier: He could accurately describe the condition and whereabouts of missing soldiers — whether alive, dead, or captured. Hundreds of families reportedly received information about their loved ones, most of which was later confirmed.
Irlmaier predicted air raids on Freilassing
Alois Irlmaier: He repeatedly warned local residents of impending air raids, pointing out the exact locations where bombs would fall, helping people evacuate to safety in advance.
Irlmaier described a Middle East conflict triggering a great war
Alois Irlmaier: "Everything starts in the Middle East. There is a large-scale military conflict there, then the big thing comes. An important political figure will be assassinated or there will be an assassination attempt in the Middle East — this becomes the trigger."
Irlmaier described a sudden Russian invasion of Europe
Alois Irlmaier: "The Russians advance westward overnight in three wedges. One pushes toward the North Sea, one through Central Europe to the Rhine, and a third through the Balkans to the southwest. It all happens very suddenly — the West is completely unprepared."
Irlmaier described unusual weapons used in war
Alois Irlmaier: "I see planes dropping yellow dust. Whoever comes into contact with it dies instantly — people and livestock alike. Plants wither and turn black. Do not open windows. Cover all windows and doors with black paper or cloth."
Irlmaier described the Three Days of Darkness
Alois Irlmaier: "Then darkness falls, lasting exactly three days and three nights. During the day you cannot see your own fingers. Do not light anything other than blessed candles. Electric lights will not work. Whoever breathes in the dust will die. Close all doors and windows, cover them with black cloth."
Irlmaier described a great comet or asteroid impact
Alois Irlmaier: "At the end of the war, I see a great cross in the sky. The earth trembles. A massive body falls from space into the sea — the Atlantic. The water surges to tremendous heights, flooding vast coastal areas."
Irlmaier described post-war revolution
Alois Irlmaier: "After the war, people are very angry. They seize those in power. Violence breaks out in the streets. No one wants to be a soldier anymore. Law and order collapse temporarily. But this won't last long."
Irlmaier described a new currency after the war
Alois Irlmaier: "The old money will be worthless. A new currency appears. For a while there is no usable money, but things improve quickly. The new currency is good."
Irlmaier predicted pre-war prosperity and inflation
Alois Irlmaier: "Before the big thing happens, there will be a period of unprecedented prosperity. Money is everywhere, but it becomes increasingly worthless. People are never satisfied, and the whole world lives in false affluence."
Irlmaier predicted moral decline before the war
Alois Irlmaier: "Faith diminishes, people stop going to church. Young people dress strangely and become increasingly irreverent. Everything becomes chaotic. People no longer respect one another."
Irlmaier described the war as extremely short
Alois Irlmaier: "The entire war won't last long. From the Russian advance to the end of everything, it's only about three months."
Irlmaier described post-war peace and spiritual renewal
Alois Irlmaier: "After the three days of darkness, the sun rises again. Everything becomes beautiful and peaceful. A long era of peace begins. The survivors return to faith in God. It is a new beginning."
Irlmaier predicted Germany's defeat in WWII
Alois Irlmaier: "The war will be lost. Our cities will be reduced to rubble. But afterward, everything will be rebuilt, and it will be better than before."
Irlmaier described a massive European refugee crisis
Alois Irlmaier: "I see masses of people coming from the east, fleeing westward. They move in large groups, their carts loaded with all their possessions. The roads are clogged with people."
Prophecy Verification Evaluating predictions against reality for expired time points
Irlmaier predicted Germany's defeat in WWII
Alois Irlmaier: "The war will be lost. Our cities will be reduced to rubble. But afterward, everything will be rebuilt, and it will be better than before."
Germany surrendered unconditionally in May 1945. Major German cities were heavily damaged by Allied bombing. Post-war reconstruction, aided by the Marshall Plan, led to the 'Wirtschaftswunder' (economic miracle), with economic levels far surpassing pre-war standards.
Irlmaier helped locate missing persons during WWII
Alois Irlmaier: He could accurately describe the condition and whereabouts of missing soldiers — whether alive, dead, or captured. Hundreds of families reportedly received information about their loved ones, most of which was later confirmed.
Numerous testimonies from families were documented. During his 1947 trial, multiple witnesses confirmed the accuracy of his information about missing persons. The court ultimately ruled his abilities genuine and acquitted him.
Irlmaier predicted air raids on Freilassing
Alois Irlmaier: He repeatedly warned local residents of impending air raids, pointing out the exact locations where bombs would fall, helping people evacuate to safety in advance.
Multiple Freilassing residents confirmed Irlmaier's accurate warnings before air raids. He even specified which houses would be destroyed and which would survive. These testimonies became key evidence in his 1947 trial.
Irlmaier described a Middle East conflict triggering a great war
Alois Irlmaier: "Everything starts in the Middle East. There is a large-scale military conflict there, then the big thing comes. An important political figure will be assassinated or there will be an assassination attempt in the Middle East — this becomes the trigger."
Irlmaier described a sudden Russian invasion of Europe
Alois Irlmaier: "The Russians advance westward overnight in three wedges. One pushes toward the North Sea, one through Central Europe to the Rhine, and a third through the Balkans to the southwest. It all happens very suddenly — the West is completely unprepared."
Irlmaier described unusual weapons used in war
Alois Irlmaier: "I see planes dropping yellow dust. Whoever comes into contact with it dies instantly — people and livestock alike. Plants wither and turn black. Do not open windows. Cover all windows and doors with black paper or cloth."
Irlmaier described the Three Days of Darkness
Alois Irlmaier: "Then darkness falls, lasting exactly three days and three nights. During the day you cannot see your own fingers. Do not light anything other than blessed candles. Electric lights will not work. Whoever breathes in the dust will die. Close all doors and windows, cover them with black cloth."
Irlmaier described a great comet or asteroid impact
Alois Irlmaier: "At the end of the war, I see a great cross in the sky. The earth trembles. A massive body falls from space into the sea — the Atlantic. The water surges to tremendous heights, flooding vast coastal areas."
Irlmaier described post-war revolution
Alois Irlmaier: "After the war, people are very angry. They seize those in power. Violence breaks out in the streets. No one wants to be a soldier anymore. Law and order collapse temporarily. But this won't last long."
Irlmaier described a new currency after the war
Alois Irlmaier: "The old money will be worthless. A new currency appears. For a while there is no usable money, but things improve quickly. The new currency is good."
Irlmaier predicted pre-war prosperity and inflation
Alois Irlmaier: "Before the big thing happens, there will be a period of unprecedented prosperity. Money is everywhere, but it becomes increasingly worthless. People are never satisfied, and the whole world lives in false affluence."
Irlmaier predicted moral decline before the war
Alois Irlmaier: "Faith diminishes, people stop going to church. Young people dress strangely and become increasingly irreverent. Everything becomes chaotic. People no longer respect one another."
Secularization in Western Europe has indeed continued — church attendance has declined steadily since WWII, with regular religious participation falling below 20% in many countries by the early 21st century. Changes in youth fashion and social attitudes also match. However, such broad social trend 'predictions' lack temporal specificity and constitute generalized forecasting.
Irlmaier described the war as extremely short
Alois Irlmaier: "The entire war won't last long. From the Russian advance to the end of everything, it's only about three months."
Irlmaier described post-war peace and spiritual renewal
Alois Irlmaier: "After the three days of darkness, the sun rises again. Everything becomes beautiful and peaceful. A long era of peace begins. The survivors return to faith in God. It is a new beginning."
Irlmaier described a massive European refugee crisis
Alois Irlmaier: "I see masses of people coming from the east, fleeing westward. They move in large groups, their carts loaded with all their possessions. The roads are clogged with people."
During the 2015 European refugee crisis, over a million refugees entered Europe from the Middle East and North Africa. However, Irlmaier described flight from the east (the direction of Russian invasion), which doesn't fully match actual refugee routes. The visual scene partially matches, but the context and causes differ.