Swastika in the Hofbrauhaus

[Phidippides]

Here's an interesting left-over from the days of Nazi Germany.

If you ever find yourself in Munich, here's something interesting to do. First, go to the Hofbrauhaus (always a good idea!), one of the most popular beer halls in Europe, if not the world. When you're there in the big main room, look at the light fixtures on the ceiling, and follow the cables/chains that attach them to the ceiling. Where the cables attach to the ceiling are the centers of what used to be a large swastikas, perhaps five or six feet in diameter. While the swastikas have been painted over in some decorative designs, they are still easily detectable if you know what you're looking for.

Unfortunately, I do not have any photos of this. I didn't know about the ceiling for the first few times I visited the Hofbrauhaus, but then someone mentioned something and I finally saw it. Interesting thing to check out the next time you go there.

[Jim O]

That is interesting. I was there almost 30 years ago and not since. Perhaps again someday.

[Klaus]

Verdammt! I should have had this information 5 days ago. But on the other hand: It's a good reason to give München short vistit next weekend. It's only a 3 hour drive anyway.

[Lancer44]

I had seen this swastika last year in June.

There is also other interesting thing - rumour perhaps.
On the left hand side of the main hall is small room with sort of a racks where locals can keep their beer steins. They wash them in a copper sink, then put into mailbox size padlocked lockers.
When I visited Hofbrauhaus one of the locals told us that Hitler's stein is still there. No one knows which one it is, but is worshipped. Indeed one of the racks was decorated with green applications. Apparently faithful locals decorate it every year before Adi's birthday - 20-th April.


Undecorated rack.

Decorated one is behind me.

So, Klaus go there, sort the riddle and show us the Holy Grail of nazis.. I have to admit that I had too many beers to think properly.

Cheers,

Lancer44

[Jack the collector]

Every time I go to Germany,this is what I use to plan my stops where I may be visiting.


Third Reich in Ruins

[Lancer44]

Originally Posted by Jack the collector

Every time I go to Germany,this is what I use to plan my stops where I may be visiting.


Third Reich in Ruins

Great site. Did you ever contemplated visiting Poland?

Look at this:

http://www.stenboye.dk/wolfsch/indhold.htm


http://www.geocities.com/pentagon/7087/uk022.htm

it is here:
http://www.wesel.de/kommunen/wesel/www-englisch.nsf/0/A9B491227CD8E996C1256F7900357325?OpenDocument

Cheers,

Lancer44

[Jack the collector]

Originally Posted by Lancer44

Great site. Did you ever contemplated visiting Poland?
Cheers,

Lancer44

I usually go to foriegn countries as a Visiting Professor.In that capacity,I have never been invited to Poland.

[Phidippides]

Originally Posted by Jack the collector

Every time I go to Germany,this is what I use to plan my stops where I may be visiting.


Third Reich in Ruins

Good site. One for the bookmark.