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    Bahnhof Cloud

    Privacy-focused Swedish cloud storage and hosting service featuring zero-knowledge encryption and data residency in hardened underground bunkers.

    SESweden
    Headquarters
    🇸🇪Sweden
    Data Hosting
    EU-based
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
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    Bahnhof Cloud key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Bahnhof AB
    Headquarters
    Sweden (SE)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Infrastructure
    Self-hosted (Bahnhof AB)
    Deployment
    SaaS
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    About Bahnhof Cloud

    Bahnhof Cloud is a secure, privacy-centric cloud storage and hosting platform operated by Bahnhof AB, one of Sweden's oldest and most prominent Internet Service Providers. Known for its libertarian stance on digital privacy and its spectacular 'Bunker' data centers, the service provides an alternative to US-based cloud providers. It utilizes a zero-knowledge architecture where only the user holds the encryption keys, ensuring that even Bahnhof staff cannot access stored files. The service is designed for both individuals and enterprises that require high levels of data sovereignty and security, such as law firms and journalists. All data is hosted exclusively on Bahnhof's own infrastructure within Sweden, protected by Swedish privacy laws and the company's rigorous 'no-logging' policy. Bahnhof has a storied history of legal resistance against surveillance mandates, reinforcing its position as a stronghold for digital privacy in Europe.

    Alternative to

    Amazon S3Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    Target Segments

    Other

    Deployment Options

    SaaS

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Self-hosted (Bahnhof AB)

    Key Features

    End-to-end encryption (client-side)
    Zero-knowledge architecture
    File syncing and sharing
    Unlimited bandwidth
    Versioning up to 365 days
    Password protection for shared links
    Mobile apps for iOS and Android
    Offline sync and selective sync

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