Exploring The Eagle’s Nest - The Obersalzberg

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Should all traces of the past be removed from the Obersalzberg or should they be preserved to remind future generations?

[@royalwarwicks26]

If the history of the place is removed were doomed to repeat it.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

@@royalwarwicks26 couldn’t agree more. It’s uncomfortable, disturbing and will be painful for many but removing it forever only hides it from future generations. History must always be confronted so we never again allow a single individual to do what Hitler did, be it through military action or political means.

[@briannielsen9616]

Always remember, newer forget! Thats the way to avoid future mistakes 👍

[@davidlore6089]

Preserved. Whether history is good or bad morally or however, its STILL history. If we bury our past we rob our future generations blind of truths and real events that they should be educated on

[@WW2Wayfinder]

@@davidlore6089 couldn’t agree more! We have to continue to confront the past no matter how difficult to ensure a better future for everyone! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed it!

[@ShawnBrockMusic]

Man, your channel should blow up! You do a very excellent job in presenting this part of history, and I truly appreciate the valuable dialogue in your work as well.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! Very kind of you to say so! It’s been my passion for as long as I can remember so it’s great to be able to share it with so many people! Thanks for watching and there’s lots more to come😃

[@hollyfelly2245]

Your camera footage is stunning. Having just been there recently I find your stories Fascinating. And yes, I agree history must be preserved. I can’t wait to go back.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thanks for watching Holly!

[@TheGreatest1974]

You are absolutely right, history this important should definitely have been kept rather than demolished. It’s pretty bad when ‘authorities’ don’t even realise this. Great video. 👍🇬🇧

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! And completely agree, it’s sad that history is being lost in that region. The new documentation centre there is ok and while it does document what took place there it’s not the same as the original buildings

[@budwickman446]

Absolutely incredible ! The views of the surrounding area's are breathtaking. History like this should be preserved for everyone interested in history and WW II. Great job, thank you.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you!!!

[@kenkane7686]

Best presentation yet of that whole complex and its use. Photography is stunning

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! That’s very kind of you to say so. It’s an incredible area to explore especially with the history of the place from the 1930/40’s then with the Americans arriving in 1945.

[@simonrooney7942]

Love the aerial shots. I have put this on my bucket list. Thanks

[@WW2Wayfinder]

You’re more than welcome! Part two is out on Wednesday and that covers Berchtesgaden town itself as there’s lots to see there too if you know where to look!

[@kupkake500]

My dad was a German soldier. I remember coming home from school and seeing him reading WWII books and saying "that's not true!" He wrote a book about his experience. It's eye-opening.

[@michaelbentsen9869]

I strongly agree, tearing down/removing objects related to a period in history that "offends" a certain sector of a population, is wrong. Former Nazi concentration camps remain as reminders & tangible proof of this horrific chapter in history. In the USA, any items/objects related to the Confederacy are being eliminated. This "policy" removes the historical relationship & justification for the fight against slavery. Confederates were Americans, & as is true in all wars, are sent into battle by the presiding leadership of the time. The world needs to remember the past, both the positive & negative attributes, by having reminders that they occurred.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Exactly! It’s a difficult topic to address but if we don’t then we are simply doomed to allow leaders to potentially carry out similar acts again. What the Nazis did, wasn’t overnight. It was through the gradual erosion of their society into something abhorrent. If we erase the past because our modern society struggles with it then we become complicit in any potential future crimes. Thank you for watching and hope you enjoyed it!

[@richardmardis2492]

Love history- but many of the Confederate monuments of the American Civil War are in fact acts of terror reminding minorities that they were still under an authoritarian thumb (Jim Crow) I’m proud of my Confederate heritage (Great grandfather was 18th South Carolina) My father stop the racial hatred in our family- I would dishonor him if I didn’t speak up about such things. I don’t have a problem with statues of generals being toppled- I do have a problem with monuments of the foot soldiers being defaced.

[@incognito595]

What you do, young man, is so extraordinary. History will treasure your efforts. Thank you.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. If it helps to inspire one or two kids from the next generation then it’s been worth it!

[@Gitarzan66]

That drone footage gives a view of the surrounding area I've never seen before. Incredible view. It reminds me of Trail Ridge Road here in Colorado. The road goes up and over the continental divide.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

It’s an incredible location. Hard to image why anyone who had that at there fingertips would want for more!

[@SDD3204]

My mother, found the experience emotionally challenging to say the least, but we both visited the tunnels below the hotel back in 1971. You could not go very far as the private apartments were blocked off. I now believe they had long been stripped of almost everything of interest by locals followed by the Americans and British. I understand some more of the tunnel was accessible via the hotel in recent years. It is interesting but basically much the same throughout. As I recall back then our Tour coach also went up the mountain but my mother refused to go up in the gold lift, so we stayed in the carpark hungry! My mother was extremely familiar with, and often visited, Ober-Salzburg and especially Berchtesgaden during and after the war. This is as you found out an exceptionally beautiful place.

[@stevedavis3527]

Great video. I've been to Berchtesgaden a number of times and I always love it. Been up on the Eagles Nest about 10 times. I always stay up there for several hours and enjoy the view with a cold beer and sometimes lunch. One comment about the elevator to the Eagles Nest. It is brass, not gold. It is also the original elevator used by all the Nazi elite and their guests. It used to have green leather benches. Hitler was claustrophobic. This apparently eases that. For the fitter people, you can actually hike up to the top. At 14:14 of the video the Eagles Nest is in the background. The author is walking down the trail from the Eagles Nest to the parking lot for the busses. It takes 10-15 minutes to do this walk. Great views.

[@davidwillis4839]

Really enjoying your content. Given recent events, I agree with your comments on this episode that history should not be erased. Knowing must provide some value in preventing. That’s my hope. Was fortunate to explore these grounds in 1991 and 2022. Great video!

[@jwwalker688]

We should face history. Right on! Bulldoze away all traces is so petty yet changes nothing. Excellent vlog friend, I enjoyed it completely. 👍

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you and couldn’t agree more! History isn’t always a Hollywood ending, even if that’s what we’d really like so we need to face it head on. If we don’t it makes the sacrifices of that generation somewhat redundant! Thanks for watching!

[@malcolmmoodie6512]

Love to go there for a few beers at the Eagles nest

[@gmgtroy]

Your point of view is 100% correct. Erasing history doesn’t change it. Enjoyed visiting the places just last month.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! The second we remove history because it’s uncomfortable is the first step to repeating it! Thanks for watching.

[@TribeTaz]

Really love this video. Absolutely love your filming and storytelling

[@gillianshort9125]

It’s a stunning area and the Kelstein House is very interesting..I was told when I visited the House that Hitler suffered from claustrophobia which is why the lift has mirrors all round.

[@3rwparks3]

I was on the Ober Salzburg January 2002, but much of it was closed and not accessible at that time. Great video, thanks..

[@WW2Wayfinder]

You’re most welcome. The tunnels there have only just reopened after years of being closed. Sorry it wasn’t open when you were there but if you have the chance I’d highly recommend going back if you’re able to!

[@graemehannam3950]

Another great video thank you, I’ve said it before and I will say it again, removing a statue, demolishing buildings, changing a street name will not change history but however we can only learn from it and move forward

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Exactly, history can be enlightening or down right ugly and we need to be reminded of both!

[@G503-e8p]

Exactly, communists destroy history in order to exert control and control narratives.

[@cagrangersealninja3720]

The tunnels under the Hotel Zum Türken are definitiv worth a visit.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

It’s still on my list! I just hope they reopen them soon. Be a real shame if they kept them closed. Thanks for me watching!

[@dmprdctns]

Wow, man... That is THE most stunning visuals, aerial or otherwise, I've ever seen of the Eagle's Nest... I mean.... It is unreal... But it is! Amazing.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! I got very lucky with the weather that day. The other two times I’ve visited I got a great view of clouds and not a lot else 😂

[@dmprdctns]

@@WW2Wayfinder Yeah... Lucky with SKILL... 😀

[@jasonmaccoul]

In my opinion, throughout history, nothing should be destroyed. The camps were mostly preserved and this area should be as well. Great drone footage and the music was edited perfectly. I’ll probably never go there, but I do enjoy seeing it on your visit.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Agreed. I know it’s a difficult one but short of remodelling the entire mountain people will still visit there, regardless of their motives. The small documentation centre there is in a new building but it’s clear the local area doesn’t deny what took place although I do appreciate the feelings post war and the desire to remove all traces of it. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@LorileeGA]

At around 12:00, anyone else pause when you thought what a beautiful location, with guilt or something for thinking anything positive about a place used by pure evil. Yes, history must be preserved. Usually the people who think history should be hidden or rewritten have evil intentions themselves. Thanks for your content! Factual information is slowly being erased in education. Folks like you are doing a service for all mankind. Blessings 🙏🏻👋🏻

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! Glad you liked it and I agree, history, warts and all must be maintained, now more than ever to ensure these circumstances aren’t allowed to develop again. Thanks for watching!

[@juliocoelho3746]

Man, I love your videos for their content, quality and your calm way of speaking, slowly and without shouting. Therefore, I suggest that you considerably reduce the volume of the songs in the video because they cause an explosion noise in my headphones. hahahaha Thank you very much for the video and keep up the great work!

[@cnknguyen]

I was here in 2018, absolutely breathtaking and amazing place. Great review of the Eagle Nest.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! Glad you’ve been able to visit as it’s such an incredible place to be, even without the history the views are stunning aren’t they. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@RandyMKE]

Thank you for posting this. I am looking forward to my visit next week

[@stevesick1]

How am I only discovering this channel now??

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy my other work on here!

[@Stewart-cu8pb]

IF WE DONT PRESERVE THE DARKNESS OF OUR PAST WE WILL NEVER SEE THE LIGHT OF OUR FUTURE AS MUCH AS IT HURTS TO REMEMBER IT ALSO TEACHES US ALL OF WHAT CAN HAPPEN AGAIN IF WE ARE NOT REMINDED OF THE DARKNESS THAT EXSIT IN PPL

[@KellyBoganTunesmithchannel]

Very interesting. Spectacular vies!!

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! It’s a stunning part of the world thanks to the mountains!

[@timmyhamilton56]

Well done really interesting.Visited in October 2018 and wish i had more time so would love to go back.Even if you have no interest in WW11 the area is worth a visit just for its outstanding beauty.I believe the remains should have been left just as Auschwitz and other similar historical locations remain as an education to future generations. The Eagles Nest closed for the season the day we flew out to Salzburg which was unfortunate, i couldn't believe the timing so i actually rang the Eagles Nest hoping i was wrong but no it was closed. The tunnels beneath the Zum Turken are fascinating and you are free to roam and entry is a small fee equal to two or three pounds sterling. So many interesting sites to see, finding the Mooslahnerkopf Teehaus was a big thing for me, we asked a couple of people for directions as we walked the last being a chap on his mountain bike who said it's a 'secret place' and we were very close ,as we got within 200 yds i could see the fence and the opening looking over the valley .At that moment it seemed i'd achieved something big as i was determined not to leave the area until i'd found the exact spot ,what a stunning view and well worth the hike which was about 30 mins. from the Berghof site. I would love to spend a few days there but arriving mid morning and leaving on the last bus back to Salzburg gave us time to see a lot and probably more than i thought we could, i would say without doubt that this place is a must to visit for it's scenery and it's unfortunate recent dark past.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! It’s such a fascinating place, even if the history was removed it is still incredible to visit. I’ve still got more exploring in the area to do which I hope to put out in another video as my audio screwed up at Speers house and there’s other party buildings in the area I’d like to film. If you get the chance to go back let me know as I can recommend some places to stay in the local area!

[@judybridges4199]

When does the Eagle's Nest close for the season and when does it open again?

[@timmyhamilton56]

@@judybridges4199 Usually closes mid to late October and reopen mid to late May…weather permitting

[@shanemac1111]

A bit of that goes on, censorship, how are future generations going to learn the mistakes of our past if they are edited out of history. I've seen so many docos they even blot out swass stikas, words its getting beyond stupid. Another great flick mate. 👍

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you and completely agree. History is ugly unfortunately but if we don’t address it then it’ll bite us again. Thanks for watching!

[@rudolfnorbertofernandez5855]

Thank you very much for your job, very interesting.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Your welcome! It’s always been my passion so great to be able to share it here! Thank you for watching!

[@rudolfnorbertofernandez5855]

@@WW2Wayfinder continue with this job, is excellent.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

@@rudolfnorbertofernandez5855 I will! I have so much lined up for the channel and it’s great fun documenting what I find!!! Thanks for your support, it’s greatly appreciated!

[@ianinvancouverbc]

excellent drone work

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you!

[@markjohnson9286]

Was there only three weeks ago. Great video keep up the good work thanks

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you Mark! I hope you enjoyed your visit there as there is so much to see in such a relatively small area, and the history there is almost palpable! I was lucky the day I filmed with the weather, the previous times I’ve been the Kehlsteinhaus was completely covered in cloud! Thanks for watching and have a great Friday!

[@harryricardo7010]

A beer at 8.30 in the morning?! Drone shot of the Kehlsteinhaus is fantastic

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Never too early for a German beer! The conditions that day were incredible, the previous time I visited the cloud was within touching distance all around so I was really fortunate to have an almost clear day!

[@harryricardo7010]

@@WW2Wayfinder It really looked like a lovely day, watching your video has moved visiting there much higher up my list!

[@WW2Wayfinder]

@@harryricardo7010 you won’t regret it. The weather is the summer is mostly like that and the winter, well it looks incredible in the snow! If you go in the summer, make sure you’re at the bus station early to avoid the huge amount of tourists so you can get to the Kehlsteinhaus and enjoy it without it being mobbed!

[@johnzajac9849]

At 20:41 and 20:51 with Hitler is Joachim von Ribbentrop, who was Hitler's foreign minister. On 16 October 1946, Ribbentrop became the first of those sentenced to death at Nuremberg to be hanged. What's striking are the images of mountains, greenery, and an overall sense of cleanliness and freshness contrasted with the dark, festering evil that resided there.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Agreed. There is such a contrast there. I cannot understand why anyone who had that available to him would want more!

[@johnzajac9849]

@@WW2Wayfinder A college friend and I visited the Kehlsteinhaus in the mid-1960s. I recall a burned-out building not far from the entrance to the elevator. I think it was an SS guards barracks, but I am not certain.

[@duster1968]

Really interesting video. I visited the area in 1983 and the walls of the garage were still standing at that time. My father ( a GI during the war) went there shortly after the surrender and the only comment he made was about it was' the damndest bunch of tunnels' under the buildings. But even in the 40 years since I was there it seems the area has changed significantly.

[@willandrepresentation9661]

Absolutely fantastic Chris. Do buses run regularly from Berchtesgaden to these places ? Could you walk from the town ? Obviously not to the eagles nest but the Berghof, Tea house etc.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! So the busses depart from the Documentation Centre which is around 5-10 min drive from the edge of Berchtesgaden town itself, up the Obersalzburg. From that point, if you want to hike the mountain there are paths, or the easier way is to take the bus. This only goes to the base of the peak at which point you take the lift/elevator to the Eagle’s Nest itself. However, you can also hike up from the upper bus stop and you can see some of that path in the aerial footage. Hope that helps and enjoy your trip!

[@WW2Wayfinder]

And yes, sorry you can just walk to the Berghof and the Tea House from the Documentaiton centre car park. You could walk from the town but it would be a long day!

[@willandrepresentation9661]

@@WW2Wayfinder Thanks for the help, much appreciated. Keep up the good work 👍

[@WW2Wayfinder]

@@willandrepresentation9661 no worries 😃

[@KopeysTravelAdventures]

I'll be there in a couple weeks! Do you need a special pass or anything to get to the Berghof site? I already have tickets for the Eagles Nest.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Steve, you’ll have a great time! No special pass needed for the Berghof. It’s all surrounded by woods now and the path to it is about 20/30ft down the road from the Zum Türken Hotel. The only tickets needed are for the buses to take you up to the Eagles Nest so if you’ve got those you’re good to go! Just get there early as it gets very busy as the morning goes on! Hope you have a fantastic time and thanks for watching!

[@KopeysTravelAdventures]

@@WW2Wayfinder Question about the old footage you used, if I were to make a documentary like this is there a site you use to find that old footage and do I need permission to use it, or is it free for public use? Definitely looking forward to this trip, thanks man. Love your videos

[@WW2Wayfinder]

@@KopeysTravelAdventures I’ve been lucky to be given files over the years but certain footage on KZbin can be used and others will need specific permissions etc.

[@stephenwest673]

Great video…i’ve just got back from Salzburg and went up the Untersberg and from there you could see the Kehlsteinhaus..and the Obersalzburg, i wil go back and visit these places as well as the castle used in Where Eagles Dare in Werfen 😃👍

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Fantastic! It’s a great area isn’t it!

[@briannielsen9616]

What a great video m8 thanks 👍👍👍

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Glad you enjoyed it! It’s a fascinating area with the history combined with the stunning views it’s quite the place!

[@briannielsen9616]

@@WW2Wayfinder yeah it looks beautiful 👍

[@WW2Wayfinder]

@@briannielsen9616 I can highly recommend the bier garten in Berchtesgaden town if you need a 🍻 after a long day hiking all over the Obersalzberg!😃

[@briannielsen9616]

@@WW2Wayfinder i Bet you Can 😂 one day i Will go these places and see for my self 👍

[@petervanravensteijn8392]

Thanks for the video! A visit is high on my list.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

You’re most welcome! When you go I highly recommend getting the first bus up to avoid the crowds!

[@frederickanderson1860]

The massive window looks similar to the one in the futuristic 1927 movie metropolis

[@paulseano5100]

Great video footage and content. Thanks for the insight and history. I wish I would have known this back in high school in the 80’s when I did a book report on AH and the NZI PARTY. Keep those great videos coming! Cheers!

[@travishebbard275]

My 11 year old son and I in 2017 walked up to eagles nest from the documentation centre, the signs stated 3 hr hike or similar, they are pretty liberal with their estimates. Took about half that time and an easy well maintained track, worth the walk great views and nice cafe up top. Met the wife and younger daughter then walked back down…. Interesting video re then and now👍🍻

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Oh cool! I would love to hike up there to get a different perspective on the place.

[@skippy421]

Once again, incredible work Wayfinder. You should really consider being a formal tour guide.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! It’s on the cards for one day, just need to get there!

[@skippy421]

@@WW2Wayfinder Lemme know if you've done any works on the Arnhem battle (Market Garden). Or shoot a link.

[@eamo106]

Whilst hating all the NSDP and everything they stood for, its a shame that it was destroyed . It was History and that should always be preserved for future (historians) generations to see. Many would like to see it as the 506th PIR saw it when they took the area. I really understand why Germany eliminated that past. You did a great job explaining the area and the ruins. Very interesting , the best balanced view I have seen. I am too old to go there. Thanks !

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you and I agree it’s a difficult topic but history becomes so much harder if we erase it. I understand why they did but I think now more than ever we have a generation that needs the stark reminder of those days so we can avoid them in the future!

[@eamo106]

@@WW2Wayfinder we agree !

[@jeffreym.keilen1095]

Awesome footage you shared with us! I totally agree that cleansing and removal of any history is counterproductive. No censorship. We need to witness and learn from it all so it never repetes it'self.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Exactly, history is ugly but we need to embrace it to learn from it. That includes the bad stuff as well as the good!

[@G503-e8p]

Great video, thank you! I've been to Berchtesgaden a few times myself and never got that lucky with the weather. It is such a beautiful area and that weather looked incredible. Was that June timeframe when you were there?

[@iancostigan5047]

Your videos are really good. I couldn't help but notice but you look like you could be Mick jaggers kin.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! And never been likened to Mick before, but if I am related it would be nice if he’d fly me out to the Pacific so I could film there that would be great 😃

[@robbiemcc4355]

Fantastic work.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you!

[@matthewwilkes8054]

I know I've come across you late but your videos are top notch.... Do you do tours id sign up for a eagles nest trip 😊

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thanks mate! I’d like to be able to one day if I can keep this on track as I’d love to deliver tours for interested people at various ww2 sites!

[@matthewwilkes8054]

It's on my bucket list to visit there and to have a tour and soak in the history would be amazing

[@benmoore8537]

Great content, just wondering if there was an airport that was used during the war in Ober Salzburg?, are there any remains of it still standing today ?.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

I know of Luftwaffe airfields nearby at Salzburg itself, and I think other than Salzburg Airport itself the rest no longer exist as they’ll have been returned to their pre-war state.

[@avaandglenn]

Sorry to ask......I'm new to your channel. Could you get info concerning the music.....I like it! Very dramatic! Great job.....you made it all come alive! Btw.....my brother's wife's father was with the 101st Airborne....in WW2. He was one of the first G.I's to enter the Bunker in Berlin........and then The Berghof as well. Right or wrong he collected many Nazi items.....made a fortune selling later during the 50's and 60's......and became a real estate multi-millionaire. He passed all his real estate knowledge to his son in law......my brother. My brother ended up with various hotels in San Clemente, CA......a multi-millionaire as well. I was born 7 years after the end of WW2.....in 1952. Life sure is interesting!

[@georgeharsin6292]

Hi, enjoy all your videos. I will be visiting the area in mid September and will be going to The Eagles Nest early one morning. Is it possible to see everything in one hour at the top or should I plan on 2 hours. Thanks

[@WW2Wayfinder]

I’d recommend around 1.5 - 2 hours at the Eagles Nest to take in the views (hopefully it’s sunny!) and to read the information boards and soak up the history there plus maybe to enjoy a cup of coffee or beer from the restaurant. Hope you have a great trip there, and definitely get there first thing in the morning, around 8am if you can to be on one of the rust buses otherwise the queue will eat into your time.

[@ianberry5697]

I really enjoyed this episode as it reminded me of my time in BAOR when we used to drive to Italy as a family and stop off at the American Forces Hotel which I think was called the General Abrams (or maybe that was the one in Garmisch, I can’t remember). Anyway, great memories thanks.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! It’s a beautiful place to visit (as is Garmish and just about anywhere in Italy!)

[@darekcieslik6838]

Great video I need to go there one day. I visited Wolfs layer in northern Poland 8 years ago.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Now that’s a place I need to visit! Hoping to make that trip at some point next year! Hope you’re able to make it to the Obersalzburg soon!

[@eriknieuwenhuijzen4072]

When I was there once during a holiday or something... 2017 or 2016, I don't remember exactly, people were just sitting there having a picnic on the ruins where he (Hitler) wrote that book... quite special... and also walking there . at 10.47

[@WW2Wayfinder]

It's crazy isn't it to think it is still there as time marches on!

[@subzero9113]

It would Be great to make it a museum/Hotel. I mean open the tunnels do Tours.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

I think the tunnels will reopen this December if all goes to plan! The Documentation Centre there isn’t up to much. If you do your own research it’s just as good if not better than the info they have in there. Thanks for watching!

[@johnwright291]

Martin Bormann had the roofs of residents houses torn off when they refused to move. There are photos of this. Swell dude eh.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

I did see that in a documentary about the area on Amazon and it went into that aspect. I can only hope that was a wake up call for at least a few families and they were able to leave Germany as I wouldn’t hang around any country that treated my family that way!

[@johnwright291]

@@WW2Wayfinder well that is what is so astounding about the nazi take over. They completely suspended anything akin to a constitution. The enabling act meant that it was anything goes and I'm still amazed that the people stood for it. The only excuse they made was that supposed communists torched the reichstag.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

@@johnwright291 agreed. It’s a fascinating period to study and trying to understand how a nation could allow it to happen. Clearly there were many different factors involved but I think it boils down to it not happening overnight, the ‘death by a thousand cuts’ approach and before the normal citizen realised it was too late. It’ll be an period of history I’ll continue to study as the human aspect to it is fascinating.

[@johnwright291]

@@WW2Wayfinder I'm 66 and I've been studying nazi germany since my mid 20s and I'm still learning new details. I don't want to sound like a Hitler apologist but germany definitely got shafted after the first world war and I believe it had to do with france wanting revenge for losing the franco prussian war 50 years earlier.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

@@johnwright291 couldn’t agree more. The Versailles Treaty (with the benefit of hindsight) was abhorrent to do to a country. Reparations for the war, yes, but to cripple it to such an extent could only lead to extremism rearing its ugly head, and then coupled with the crash in 1929 it was the perfect breeding ground for the Nazis to grow in. I think had the Versailles Treaty been more lenient it would have allowed Germany to proper in the 20’s and been better placed to deal with the effects of the stock market crash. Also the Weimar Govt was fairly ineffectual which clearly went a long way to allowing the various political factions to run riot on the streets!

[@SKF358]

Perfection.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you!

[@markusscheer75]

Great Video 😊. Thanks for making it. My English is not so good, but the most I am anderstanding.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you Markus, glad you enjoyed it! And your English is spot on! 😃

[@laurencetilley9194]

You were extremely lucky to visit this area in such fine weather. I was not so lucky unfortunately. It is such a shame that so much has been pulled down it all should have been repaired to stand as a reminder. It would appear a certain ruling political party in Germany is once again visiting these dark times. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

You’re most welcome, and I agree. If we rip it down it’s easier to reestablish it under a new guise sadly. Still, given the world today I don’t think politicians stray to far from anything we’ve seen in the past!

[@TheDeadlyraptor]

Doesn’t make sense they demolish Tea house and remove it but have Eagles nest. The Berghof was bombed to hell and attracted lot of wrong people so can see why they blew that up but the others makes no sense

[@alanpetersen8404]

wayfinder you do a really good job on your channel regards allan petersen dk

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you Alan, that’s very kind of you to say so!

[@johnrupolo6139]

Very good.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you!

[@anthonycoffer3633]

Me my brother & my parents went to the eagle’s nest in ‘85 it was so cool to see it

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Oh wow! Would loved to have seen it back then! Thank you for watching!

[@anthonycoffer3633]

@@WW2Wayfinder yeah it’s changed since then plus when we were there there was only a little bit of hitlers garage at his home left so my dad took a picture of my brother in it

[@anthonycoffer3633]

@@WW2Wayfinder ur welcome buddy I always watch ALL of ur ww2 stuff

[@johnwright291]

I love your style. Matter of fact and to the point. I agree with not doing away with historical buildings ETC. All they accomplished by getting rid of hitlers parents head stones is give holocaust deniers something to point to.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! And yes history is difficult but ultimately if we remove building associated with the difficult parts of our world history all we do is give rise to deniers like you say. And maybe to go one step further by removing buildings etc it’s no different to what the Nazis did in the 30’s. Certainly a very difficult subject but one I think needs to be addressed head on, I just fear society these days isn’t really up to it!!

[@grahamthebaronhesketh.]

I went there in my helicopter, nothing but trees now. The tea room is still up there.

[@lappin6482]

Amazing drone footage, well done 😮👏👏👏 and yes totally agree with you, no need to hide the past by demolishing structures

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you! I got very lucky that day with the weather being so clear! Every other time I’ve been it’s been thick cloud! Thanks for watching!

[@crow6446]

very cool!

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you!

[@johnwright291]

This might sound odd but there are some alpine meadows that are visible right behind john near the start of the video. They are just below the right hand edge of the untersberg mountian. I have seen them in many home movies of hitler and his inner circle presumably taken by Eva braun. They haven't changed much over 85 years but in the older films it looks like there was a farm or a ranch there. It looks like that is gone now. If I ever go to berchsgaden I will hike up there.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thanks John! If I’m thinking of the same ones it’s now a ski hill that leads to the golf course! Fortunately though time hasn’t impacted the place too much and it’s relatively unchanged given 80 plus years has passed. The biggest change is the hotel next to Göerings former property.

[@johnwright291]

@@WW2Wayfinder the area I was talking about is visable in almost all the home movies that were taken on the terrace of the berghoff. They seem to stand out and I was always curious about what was there.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Ah ok, it’s changed a fair bit now with heavy tree planting and the road plus a golf course.

[@johnwright291]

@@WW2Wayfinder i looked at it on Google earth and there are several of those ( alpine meadows ) is what I call them. The reason I mentioned it is that that area is always in the background in the berghoff videos from hitlers time. It looks like they haven't changed at all except there were more buildings in the past. I have a strange ability to notice and remember landscapes. I can drive by something and see a picture of it a year later and recognize it.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

@@johnwright291 it’s still a stunning area of the Bavaria alps although as you say with more infrastructure there now which is to be expected. The area around Albert Speirs old residence is very much untouched by time and retains its Alpine splendour.

[@ronaldlucas5360]

Nice video

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Thank you!

[@garyhill2184]

Wow what a place

[@piotrkap5536]

Wodza nie ma bunkry zostały 😮

[@shutup2751]

is that a reincarnation of blondie ? 2:06

[@WW2Wayfinder]

That’s Monty! Named after the Field Marshall!

[@brakel8r]

Well I'm sure glad a British journalist named it a cool name such as the "Eagles Nest" as opposed to some lunatic NAHTZEE! This thing has nothin on Currahee!🤙😎🤙 and just when ya think you know everything about something....someone goes a throws some new(to me) nuggets of information. Thanks for that my friend...sometimes the YT algorithm hits it outta the park

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Glad you enjoyed it! It’s quite the place the visit and I got really lucky with the weather so you can actually see the Eagles Nest! Thanks for watching!

[@brunoheggli2888]

Make some nice videos about the Pyramids and the Habsburgs!

[@WW2Wayfinder]

During WW2?

[@brunoheggli2888]

​@@WW2WayfinderNo not during WW2!

[@gangstas9408]

if i know if you dig a little there you find bones...

[@Jeffybonbon]

I have visited and i think the destruction was a good thing If it had not been destroyed it would have been a place of pilgrimage for the ones who would support the views of AH today

[@williamwallacedebruce9221]

Why the ruins were removed smacks of guilt. A town full of Nazis "The wicker man" springs to mind.

[@vladimirbeenputin1166]

Villain to many, hero to some

[@WW2Wayfinder]

In reality a villain to all. Even his loyalest followers turned on him and the regime at the end - Himmler being the prime example trying to save his own skin at the end. Thanks for watching!

[@Cassxowary]

*it wasn’t the heart of darkness(: it was bright and happy and wonderful albeit not perfect of course, had its not-so-happy moments but overall it was better than most places in the world! Although sadly stressful and not always nice for him too, but that’s wartime when you’re in charge hey… life…*

[@KellyBoganTunesmithchannel]

Views!

[@CharlesOlivis-ok6yf]

Yes definitely need to inform the youth they are our FUTURE.. Born in 71 went to catholic school & never taught WW2 info.. Don't get it that info is invaluable!!!!

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Likewise I was taught very little in school about it. And as we move further from it the less it’ll be discussed sadly! Thanks for watching

[@CharlesOlivis-ok6yf]

@@WW2Wayfinder No thank you for your time. The info you provide is phenomenal. Keep up this priceless knowledge!!!!!!!

[@fredcherry9297]

WE WILL RETURN

[@paulsthyl7549]

Co by nie gadać, dyktatorem okazal sie, niestety, skutecznym. Do pewnego czasu na szczęście.

[@IraqCTR]

Too much coffee?

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Who?

[@tbugher62]

Erasing history is a big mistake,as its prone too repeat itself by doing so.

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Very much so! And we are seeing it again with censorship on the internet now! Sadly as a speicies we don't learn the lessons from history.

[@bobleicht5295]

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[@Tangeriine]

Great shot of the Khelsteinhaswith the drone fella. Been there loads of times, never saw that photo of Hitler and Goebels sitting on the fireplace before though. Where did you find that? Did you notice all the marble chipped away by US souvenir hunters during its occupation by the US army. I read somewhere it was made from italian marble and a gift from Mossolini. Its also a magnificent road up there. The craftsmanship of the Italians labourers used in the road and stonework is magnificent. As is the view. The precision in the stonework in the tunnel leading up to the brass elevator is also flawless. I stayed in the Zum Turken a few times . Last time i think 2008. I met the grand daughter of the origional owner. She was then the owner but she was very old. She told us that she met Hitler on several occasions as a young girl and had even shaken his hands a few times. Hard to imagine shaking her hand it had shaken hitlers all those years ago. Unfortunatel I heard she dies a few years later. There was a lovely bar by the round window I remember where the bar was staffless and you just wrote down what you drunk. I think though only the wing next to the berghoff was rebulit. Not the whole building. Yes, the tunnels are facinating. I think i still have the pictures somewhere. Theres also a secret enterence near the berghoff towards the now gone forward guard house. But theres a big padlock on the door also unfortunately. Theres some very old videos on youtube floating around of them being explored. But all round, another sterling video fella. Live in Munich btw...

[@WW2Wayfinder]

Oh wow! I’ve never seen the Zum Turken open sadly and now it’s been sold (or still up for sale) it’s future is quite uncertain sadly!

[@Tangeriine]

Sad it got where it is. would be a tragedy if it was sold he wrong people. It was a wonderful hotel to stay it if you felt the same way you obviously do about the history there. I remember looking out from the balcony in the evenings at the untersberg mountains (we had the room closest to the Berghoff) and thinking it was the same view Hitler and Eva Braun, Goebbels, Bormann, Hess, Heidrich, Speer and all his cronies saw 80 years before when hey entrained on the garage roof of the Berghoff . Great videos fella... Did you ever check out the Weingut 1 bunker in Mühldorf am Inn.... also very interesting. the historic stuff to see there is endless if you know where to look. @@WW2Wayfinder