Germany debates future of the Eagle’s Nest after fire

Culture · First reported 8 Nov, 00:48 · Updated 01:43

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The Eagle’s Nest, a former Nazi retreat in Bavaria, was destroyed in a fire described as a suspected arson attack. The debate over what should happen next includes rebuilding the site, removing the remains or finding another way to address its history.

The Eagle’s Nest was destroyed in a fire in October that was described as a suspected arson attack.
Views on the site’s future range from rebuilding it to clearing the remains or abandoning it.
The site was built in 1938, later became a historical monument, and has operated as a restaurant.

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Key facts

Site: The Eagle’s Nest, also known as Kehlsteinhaus, is in Bavaria.
Fire: The site was destroyed in a fire in October described as a suspected arson attack.
Construction: The Nazi-built retreat dates to 1938.
Ownership and use: The site is owned by the state of Bavaria and has operated as a restaurant.