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Resort Not Afraid to Mention the War

February 24, 2006 at 9:10 AM | 0 Comments

It's fair to say that Berchtesgaden, a Bavarian resort town since the 1800s, has a lot of baggage. During the Third Reich, this idyllic spot was the site of the "Eagle's Nest," Hitler's private retreat.  Nazi buildings were razed by the Allies at the end of the war, but it was nevertheless a gutsy move for Intercontinental to build its impressive and beautiful spa here. The history has not been ignored -- the nearby Obersalzberg Documentation Center, built in 1999, covers Hitler's popularity in Bavaria as well as the Nazi planning and plotting engaged in right here.

Related Stories:
·   Springtime in Hitler's Bavarian retreat [London Times]
·   Where Hitler Played [NYT]
·   Intercontinental [Official site]
·   Berchtesgadeen [Official site]