Austrian authorities convert Hitler’s birthplace into a police station

Austrian officials have taken over the 17th‑century house where Adolf Hitler was born. The building, located in Braunau am Inn, has been converted into a police station. The decision follows concerns that the site could attract Nazi sympathizers. Authorities aim to prevent the house from becoming a pilgrimage destination for extremist groups. The repurposing is part of a broader effort to curb extremist tourism in the region. Local officials say the police presence will discourage any glorification of the Nazi past. The move has drawn mixed reactions from historians and the public. Observers will watch whether the new use reduces visits by far‑right activists.