A hideaway in the Bavarian Alps for Hitler and his cronies went up in flames on Friday. Known as the Eagle’s Nest, the site has been a tourist attraction since 1950, operated by a charitable organization under the auspices of the German State of Bavaria.
The lair was completed in 1938 just as Hitler and his troops began their assault on European nations. A suspect was arrested Friday in connection with the blaze, which is believed to have been arson. Hitler also used the site for propaganda films portraying himself as a lover of animals and nature.
The building is about 6,000 feet up in the Kehlstein mountain, and visitors had to access it via a long tunnel leading to an elevator that travels up about 40 stories. As a tourist attraction, the Eagle’s Nest offered not only history but also stunning views, along with a restaurant.
