Austria turns Adolf Hitler’s birthplace into police station
Summary
Austria has turned the house where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station to stop neo-Nazis from visiting it as a symbolic site. The government bought the building in 2017, renovated it, and opened it for police use in the town of Braunau am Inn in 2026.Key Facts
- The building is Adolf Hitler’s birthplace, located in Braunau am Inn near the German border.
- The Austrian government purchased the house in 2017 and spent about 20 million euros ($22.8 million) to renovate it.
- The new police station opened in 2026, housing local and district police officers.
- Officials hope the change removes the building’s attraction to neo-Nazis and confronts the town’s difficult history.
- A ceremony marked the station’s opening with a small group of police and about 100 attendees, including local officials.
- Some locals support the change, while others preferred a different use, such as a charity.
- Critics say changing the building’s use won’t erase its historical significance or stop extremist visits entirely.
- There is a stone from a concentration camp in front of the building, with the message “Never again fascism.”
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