Gretl Braun: Eva Braun’s Sister Who Married SS General and Mass Murderer Hermann Fegelein

World History: True Stories of the 20th Century · Sep 12, 2026 · 13m

Gretl Braun, the younger sister of Eva Braun, lived remarkably close to the inner circle of Adolf Hitler and eventually married SS officer Hermann Fegelein. Her story offers a revealing glimpse into the private world, relationships, and privileges surrounding Nazi Germany’s leadership.

Born in Munich in 1915, Gretl grew up in a middle-class family and entered Hitler’s circle through her sister’s long relationship with the Nazi dictator. At the Berghof, Hitler’s mountain retreat in the Bavarian Alps, Gretl became a familiar presence, socializing with senior Nazi officials and members of the SS…