Berghof Obersalzberg

[Geoff Walden]

And a few more, one looking out of Hitlers bathroom towards the ruins.

Thanks for posting! The bottom image is certainly a rare view! I think this photo was taken through the doorway that led from the hallway in the Berghof that held the doors into AH's office and EB's bedroom on the first floor (2nd in American usage), into the 1st (2nd) floor of Haus Wachenfeld. Hitler's bathroom window faced the other way (although one of the tubs obviously made it out this doorway). See http://thirdreichruins.com/berghof.htm, seven rows up from the bottom of the page.

Geoff

[bandrtodd]

And a few more, one looking out of Hitlers bathroom towards the ruins.

Thanks for posting! The bottom image is certainly a rare view! I think this photo was taken through the doorway that led from the hallway in the Berghof that held the doors into AH's office and EB's bedroom on the first floor (2nd in American usage), into the 1st (2nd) floor of Haus Wachenfeld. Hitler's bathroom window faced the other way (although one of the tubs obviously made it out this doorway). See http://thirdreichruins.com/berghof.htm, seven rows up from the bottom of the page.

Geoff

I know from the blueprints that the doorway had steps that led down into the first(2nd) floor of Haus Wachenfeld. Could that be the railing of the steps still attached to the wall on the right? Terrific images!!

[SteveFBS]

Looking at all these great photos I really wish that house was still standing. Thanks to everyone for posting!

[Reichkameramann]

Looking at all these great photos I really wish that house was still standing. Thanks to everyone for posting!

Amen! You're not the only one, brother.

[AlainDucasse]

I just want to share my work. Suggestions for improvment are appreciated.

[ghostsoldier]

Looks great, Alain!
Rob

[Johnnyrocket]

Magnificent job Alain...thanks for posting it. All looks good to me.

Johnny R.

[AlainDucasse]

Here is another one.

[Reichkameramann]

Fantastic job! A couple of color images there I've not seen before. Is this printable?

[AlainDucasse]

I´ve made the poster with Power Point. Resolution is not very high. If anybody has interest in .jpg or PP file (app. 1 MB) just sent me a pm with your email.

[Johnnyrocket]

Alain, has done a fantastic job on these posters. These will quickly become an instant "Forum Classic" they are very accurate, and well researched. Much thanks Alain.

Johnny R.

[Johnnyrocket]

Nice image of the Berghof Dinning Room.

Johnny R.

[*NL*]

That is a great image ! did not see it before, so thank you for the posting.

[Johnnyrocket]

What is the wood used in this dining room...I have heard over the years that they used a conifer wood..."stone pine" or "pineal" are these woods all the same, or different in nature? Someone must have the answer to this question that has bothered me over the years.

Johnny R.

[bandrtodd]

The material for the paneling was Swiss Pine (Pinus Cembra). The wood, rich in resin, is much in demand because of its warm reddish color and its pleasant fragrance. Insects want no part of it. Household items, furniture, and panels made from this wood give off a wonderful scent for a long time. Guesthouses in the Alps, called Zirbelstub’n (the German name for Swiss pine is Zirbelkiefer) are paneled with this wood, which gives them a special, cozy atmosphere. A velvety resinous fragrance fills the room, in contrast to other guesthouses, with wood paneling that has for years absorbed various smells— smoke, food, and odors given off by guests. Here's a link about the tree used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Pine