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10/30/2026

**-KEHLSTEINHAUS UPDATE-**
Historic brass elevator survives!
On Thursday, October 29, the company responsible for maintaining the elevator conducted its first post-fire inspection.
Its findings:
- The historic elevator's interior is completely undamaged.
- The elevator could still be operated during testing.
- Inspectors identified only minor technical malfunctions.
- Those malfunctions are believed to be repairable.
- The 124-meter access tunnel also largely escaped damage.
This is especially encouraging because both the elevator and tunnel are important surviving features of the original building.
The inspection is preliminary, however. It does not mean the elevator has been certified safe for public operation.
The Italian marble fireplace also survived, but a condition report has not been issued.
Another significant development comes from Robert Seibold, project manager for transport at Zweckverband Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden.
Speaking at a tourism industry gathering, Seibold said the organization hopes to install an emergency roof within approximately four weeks.
This is particularly important because winter weather has already arrived at the 1,834-meter-high site.
The immediate priorities are protecting the remaining structure from snow, rain and frost, rather than beginning full reconstruction.

10/29/2026

**-KEHLSTEINHAUS UPDATE-** TELL US YOUR OPINION!

Discussion is underway for the reconstruction of the Kehlsteinhaus. The operator of the property, Zweckverband Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden, favors a new concept rather than an exact replica of the former structure.
An educational and historical interpretation element, potentially alongside a restaurant, is being discussed.

The latest reporting says the site is being handed back to its operator for protection against unauthorized entry, theft, further damage, and winter weather. Transporting fencing and stabilization materials up the mountain will depend on weather conditions.

What would you like to see built at the site? Something close to the original, something new or a combination of the two?

10/28/2026

🇩🇪 AUDI, TRUMP'S TARIFFS & THE FUTURE OF GERMAN AUTOMAKERS 🇺🇸

Germany's automotive industry is facing some of its greatest challenges in decades, and Audi's latest announcement highlights just how much things are changing.

Audi, part of Volkswagen Group, has announced plans for its first American manufacturing plant in Georgia. The proposed $4 billion investment would create approximately 4,500 American jobs, producing up to 200,000 SUVs annually, with production expected to begin in the early 2030s.

Why America? Trump's import tariffs are certainly a major factor. Audi reportedly paid approximately €1.2 billion in tariff-related costs last year alone.

Meanwhile, German manufacturers are struggling with increasing Chinese competition, high domestic manufacturing costs, the transition to electric vehicles and significant workforce reductions.

Adding to the controversy, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner appeared alongside President Trump at a Republican campaign rally to announce the investment, drawing sharp criticism from German politicians, labor unions and Volkswagen employee representatives.

Critics question the appearance and the announcement of thousands of new American jobs while German automotive workers face an uncertain future. Audi maintains the investment is a business decision, not a political endorsement.

The proposed factory still requires Volkswagen supervisory board approval.

An interesting question: Are Trump's tariffs successfully bringing automotive manufacturing to America, or are they further weakening Germany's industrial future?

What are your thoughts?

🇩🇪 PROST! Those German Guys

https://www.dw.com/en/what-germany-thinks-of-carmaker-audis-4-billion-deal-with-trump/a-79760479

10/27/2026

**UPDATE**Reconstruction of the Kehlsteinhaus and damage report.
Bavaria's Minister of Culture, Markus Blume, announced the plans for an expert commission of specialists to prepare for reconstruction. This will also involve historic preservation, construction and remembrance culture.
The proposed process includes:
1. Complete damage assesments
2. Securing surviving historical materials.
3. Determining which structural elements can be perserved.
4. Developing a reconstruction concept that acknowledges the building's Nazi-era history
5. Establishing the eventual rebuilding plan.
The building remains closed and the surrounding area is restricted.
Current damage assessment:
*The Kehlsteinhaus was almost completely destroyed.
*Structural instability initially prevented investigators from safely entering the building.
*The extent of damage to the famous brass-lined elevator and its 124 meter shaft remain uncertain.

10/26/2026

UPDATE- Kehlsteinhaus / Arsonist Antifa connection?

More details about the suspect--and about the economic impact of losing this tourist attraction, commonly called "The Eagle's Nest," based on multiple German reports we accessed.

The man suspected in the arson is identified as "Stefan W.," a 33-year-old man who grew up in the Berchtesgaden area. He showed signs of mental illness, and was transferred to a mental facility.

The German newspaper, Bild, reported Antifa materials were found at his residence. Further details were unavailable without a paid subscription.

Kehlsteinhaus is owned by the German State of Bavaria--and all the proceeds from tourism have been managed by a charitable trust since 1960. About 400,000 people a year visited it, and generated $10 million annually, which benefited the local community's social programs and infrastructure. In addition, a Documentation Center (Museum) onsite taught the history of the Third Reich and the crimes committed.

Tourists to the Eagle's Nest also patronized many other local businesses. So this place did a lot of good for the region and was known worldwide.

Bavaria's Interior Minister, Joachim Herrmann, stated that the state government--which owns the property--will not leave the site in ruin. But plans for rebuilding depend on evaluations that will involve local officials, historians and preservationists.

We'll post more updates when we get additional information.

10/24/2026

This is from Those German Guys trip in September of 2023 to the Kehlsteinhaus. It was an amazing day, Prost!

10/24/2026

🍻🏆 It should come as no surprise that Steinholding is coming BACK TO OHIO in 2026 for our 6th straight State Championship Tournament season! We'll be back in action partnering up with our friends at Cincinnati L***r House to host the State Finals on October 17, 2026!

As the home of the 2026 USSA Steinholding National Championship this November, Cincinnati L***r House is one of the best possible places you can compete if you want to prepare yourself for Nationals later this fall! Those German Guys put on a great event, and they'll be hosting the State Finals, so you know it's going to be an awesome time!

Check out the Ohio Steinholding State Tournament page and check back often to stay updated on the best qualifying competition options near you:

https://www.ussteinholding.com/info/u-s-steinholding-association-state-championships/more/ohio-state-steinholding-championship

**r **rs **rfest **rfestival

10/24/2026

🍻💪 Steinholding State Championship Results Alert:

Last Saturday’s event at Cincinnati L***r House marked what may be the dawning of a new Steinholding era in Ohio, with two strong young competitors rising to the occasion to claim their first State titles! Please join us in congratulating Kaila Egan and Jason Berge, our 2026 Ohio Steinholding State Champions!

Kaila represented L***r House’s Bockfest, one of our earliest qualifiers from this spring, and she clearly used that time to train for States, leading a strong (as always) women’s division and emerging victorious with a great time of 4 minutes and 9 seconds! We can’t wait to see what Kaila can do with home field advantage AND another month to prepare for the 2026 U.S. Steinholding Association National Steinholding Championship Finals!

In the men’s division, Jason unseated Ohio’s reigning Steinholding King, 5-time State Champ Kim Planert, in an incredible showdown! Jason’s star has been rising and he has been one of the main challengers in Ohio for the past few years, so we’re happy to see his efforts pay off with this victory, as he held for a strong 11 minutes and 45 seconds!

A big Prost and congratulations to all of the competitors who battled it out to make this another awesome State Finals! Thanks to Those German Guys for keeping the event exciting as ever with their MC work, and of course thank you to Cincinnati L***r House for the support in sponsoring and hosting the State Finals!

And one more big thank you to all of the qualifying competition locations who make our state tournaments possible! As always, we hope that the Steinholding community will SUPPORT THEM BACK, not just during Steinholding season, but throughout the year! (“The system” won’t let us tag them all here, so please see the full list in the comments!)

http://usstein.com/nationals

10/24/2026

Last night the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle’s Nest) was set ablaze in Berchtesgaden, Germany.

Around 9:15 pm fire alarms triggered and when firefighters arrived at 9:50 pm, the structure was fully engulfed in flames.

Over 200 firefighters from six municipalities have been battling the blaze. It is especially hard as the Kehlsteinhaus is straight up a cliff at over 1,800 ft.

Authorities believe this to be arson and have someone in custody. He was stopped coming down from the scene on a motorcycle.

Those German Guys have been there many times and will share some of our experiences in future posts.

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