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A German theme park has had to shut down a new ride after it looked like two Nazi swastikas spinning in mid-air, something its owners were oblivious too.

Visitors were left outraged after officials failed to spot the similarity, despite a number complaining about it for at least a month.

The ‘Eagle fly’ ride was unveiled amid much fanfare, in Löffingen in south-western Germany, last month.

The ride is made up of four arms with eagle shaped gondolas, which when spinning, bear a striking resemblance to the Swastika which was used by Hitler’s regime.


Video of the ride had been circulating on Reddit, drawing much criticism from social media users, with some questioning how the resemblance could have been missed from architectural drawings.



Although bosses are not being accused of intentionally using Nazi symbolism in the ride, a state education secretary told German media that it showed a ‘lack of engagement with history’.

The operators of the ride have apologised for any offence caused (Picture: reddit/besserwiedu)

Use of the Swastika is banned in Germany unless for educational purposes (Picture: reddit/besserwiedu)

Germany has strict rules in place when it comes to the display of Nazi symbols, including the Swastika, which is banned unless used for educational purposes.

The operator of the ride, Rüdiger Braun, has apologised profusely for any offence caused, as designers rethink their approach.

It comes as fears increase of a resurgent far-right in Germany, with parties like Alternative für Deutschland growing in electoral strength.

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