https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/hitler-eagle-nest-retreat-completely-031848099.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall

I was fortunate to visit there in 2025.

I would like to have seen that. Bummer.

Damn it. Didn't get a chance to go last time and had this on the docket for next summer's trip.

Guess we're changing that agenda now. I really really hate people sometimes if this was indeed arson.

This is unfortunate. Really wanted to see it one day.

People suck

Having visited for the first time earlier this month, I can say this about the loss:

• The view is stunning. That will still be there whenever whatever is done with the remains of the structure.
• The bunker at the base where you catch the mandatory tour bus to the top is still there and to me is more unique and fascinating than Eagle's Nest itself.
• The building itself was neat, but nothing crazy other than the view.
• I repeat - the view will still be spectacular.

I hate hearing that. I've been to he Eagles Nest and I liked it. Hopefully the Germans will restore it to it's original architecture.

Thought I would share a video of some of what it looked like in WW2.

I visited about 15 yrs ago. Really cool elevator. Also had a private tour of the U-Boat engine that's used to drive the backup electric generator.

The article stated that a Bavarian state official said it was insured. Don't know what the German fire codes are, but I'm surprised a property as valuable and historic wasn't protected by sprinkler systems. I read the tourism income from ranged from $8-$10 million annually. Could have budgeted sprinklers from those dollars. (Euros).

I'm surprised a property as valuable and historic wasn't protected by sprinkler systems.


That's a very good question since it is in Germany. They're usually protective of monuments and such.

A new video of the burned Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) by Begafilm. Has pics of internal destruction as well. This company does documentaries on the Obersalzberg/Berchtesgaden area.