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Hitler's Eagle's Nest
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Sanne Hitipeuw
October 6, 2020
Road cycling
The Kehlsteinhaus (known as the Eagle's Nest in English-speaking countries) is a Third Reich–era building erected atop the summit of the Kehlstein, a rocky outcrop that rises above the Obersalzberg near the town of Berchtesgaden. It was used exclusively by members of the Nazi Party for government and social meetings. It was visited on 14 documented instances by Adolf Hitler, who disliked the location due to his fear of heights, the risk of bad weather, and the thin mountain air. Today it is open seasonally as a restaurant, beer garden, and tourist site.
Hynek Smolka
August 23, 2025
Hiking
Hitler's Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) is a historic building at an altitude of 1,834 meters, built during the Third Reich. Today, it houses a restaurant with a panoramic terrace and attracts visitors with its unique views of the Alps.
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