Berghof — Attraction in Berchtesgaden

If you are already searching for information about visiting the ruins of the Berghof I feel no need to get into the historical or political implications concerning this site. If you are traveling by car, then visiting is very easy. Simply set your phone or GPS to get you to the Hotel Zum Turken and you will easily find your way to the Berghof. There is plenty of room to park in the remains of the original driveway. There are no signs from the road, but there is a sign up top in the ruins. Please be respectful of the site and keep your voices low. This site means different things to different people. All should be respected. Since you are already navigating to the Hotel Zum Turken, why not book a couple nights there? It looks like a cozy place and has a terrific view. I believe the minimum booking is two nights with them. I was alone at the site and found the views to be excellent. It was a peaceful place to reflect on some of my thoughts about WWII. If you've been thinking of visiting the site for whatever reason, I recommend you do. The whole area is also full of hiking and some very exciting driving...

The Berghof was a residence of immense historical relevance, set in a stunning landscape. Sadly, almost nothing remains—intentionally destroyed after the war. In my view, this was not justice but a deliberate act of erasure. It speaks volumes about those who won the war, who were not as righteous as they claimed, and who chose to bury parts of history rather than allow people to learn from them.

We preserve places like the Colosseum, where countless people died in brutal bloodshows. It was far more violent than a simple residence like the Berghof. Yet the Colosseum stands as a powerful reminder of Roman culture and history. The Berghof, too, could have served as a place for reflection, education, and understanding. Instead, it was wiped out—an attempt to confine truth, to make sure people don’t see and question.

History should be seen, not censored. Even the darkest chapters must...

Walking in the footsteps of history. So many events and decisions made here by historical giants. Look at the period photos and stand in the same exact spot where HE met visitors to the Berghof, famous and infamous alike, during the 1930's. Little of the physical building remains, but the authorities cannot take away the very essence, the aura of this place, however many Laws they pass and buildings they bulldoze. However, I did manage to find two pieces of marble from, I believe, the low wall that surrounded the outside terrace of the Berghof- once the most influential...