EDEN HOTEL: Did Hitler Really Come Here?

Eden Hotel is the infamous Nazi Owned and Visited Hotel in the mountains of Córdoba, Argentina, with lots of conspiracy theories and ghost stories swirling around.

There is a lot of speculation as to whether or not Adolf Hitler spent the remaining days of his life in the mountains of Córdoba, most notably at the Eden Hotel. In April 2022, I passed through La Falda and took a tour of this mysterious old hotel.

The tour was all in Spanish and the guide spoke very quickly, but I will provide some history and context of the Eden Hotel in this post, as well as where to stay in La Falda, Córdoba.

Eden Hotel History

The Eden Hotel is in the small town of La Falda in the Punilla Valley (Province of Córdoba, Argentina). La Falda is one of the stops along the Tren de las Sierras.

Hotel Owners

In the middle of a small mountain town called La Falda, in the Sierras de Cordoba, is a partially abandoned hotel called Hotel Eden with myths of ghosts and rumors of Hitler visits.

The hotel was built in the late 1800s but sold after little success, in 1905, to a German couple, Walter and Ida Eichorn, who had both connections to the German expat community in Argentina, and supported the Nazi Party.

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Hotel Guests

Throughout its lifetime, the Eden Hotel was visited by several famous faces including Che Guevara, Albert Einstein, and Ruben Dario. There is photographic proof of these guests, however, rumors swirl about one particular German Fuhrer who may or may not have spent time here, years after his supposed death.

In the years leading up to World War II, the hotel was known to be a vacation spot for Nazi officials. There are strong German influences up and down the Sierras de Cordoba (La Cumbrecita, Villa General Belgrano, even etc.). Therefore it is no surprise that several Germans would choose this particular high-class hotel for their South American holidays.

Hitler Sightings at the Eden Hotel

Whether or not Hitler faked his death, shaved his mustache, and headed to Argentina is pure speculation and conspiracy. However, the tour guide at the Eden Hotel did mention that there were several ‘eye-witnesses’ who claimed to have seen this infamous planner of death and destruction.

The tour guide even explained that the American FBI had been trailing Hitler, and the photo below is apparently ‘proof’ of his existence there.

Eden Hotel in the Present

Now the Eden Hotel is just a museum, serving mainly Argentine tourists, and a guide that talks way too fast for me to understand in Spanish. I think I understood roughly 30 percent of what he said during the entire tour.

My Argentine friends laughed a lot, so I think the tour was great for those who speak native Spanish. Lots of laughter from the Argentinians. Lots of “que ha dicho?” (What did he say?) from the sole native English speaker in the crowd.

Where to Stay in La Falda

While the Eden Hotel is currently just a museum, it is possible to stay in the small town of La Falda.

Posada Aymara

The Posada Aymara is the closest hotel within walking distance of the Eden Hotel. It’s a comfortable stay with great staff. There is even a swimming pool in the summer months.

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Good Life Resort

This hotel is in the center of town, and a great stay for families. There is a swimming pool and a fantastic breakfast.

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Eden Hotel Final Thoughts

While the Hitler conspiracy theories are intriguing and interesting to consider, I still find them far-fetched. I find it hard to believe that he would be able to fake his death, move to an entirely new continent, and live the rest of his life in peace without being recognized.

He was a wanted man and the world’s most hated man. The likelihood of him spending his retirement in Argentina is pretty low. Despite that, La Falda is a great town to check out. The Eden Hotel is full of mystery and ghost stories. If you speak Spanish, I recommend doing the tour.

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