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Hitler's Birthplace Transformed into Police Station by 2026

2/21/2026

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The renovation of Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn into a police station is nearing completion, with operations expected to start in mid-2026.
The project costs €20 million and aims to deter neo-Nazi gatherings, but locals criticize both the price and the choice of use.
Some residents support neutralizing the site, while writer Ludwig Laher proposes alternatives such as a pacifism center.

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The renovation of Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn into a police station is nearing completion, with operations expected to start in mid-2026.
The project costs €20 million and aims to deter neo-Nazi gatherings, but locals criticize both the price and the choice of use.
Some residents support neutralizing the site, while writer Ludwig Laher proposes alternatives such as a pacifism center.