[1] The cylindrical teahouse was built in 1937 and was Hitler's favourite destination which he, in contrast to the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest), used nearly every afternoon.

The central basement had a diameter of nine metres and was illuminated by three large windows, which also allowed a limited panoramic view in the Berchtesgadener basin.

In the further area - not visible to guests hidden in the surrounding forest - there were single-person air raid shelters and buildings for the guards.

[2] Hitler made the 20-minute walk from the Berghof to the teahouse with his dog Blondi, closest friends, and associates.

After having tea, coffee, and cakes, Hitler often fell asleep and was driven back to the Berghof by car.