In 1999, new interest was sparked by the book Görings Reich: Selbstinszenierungen in Carinhall which led to treasure hunters visiting the ruins, and concerns raised about the site becoming a neo-Nazi "shrine".
The publication of Görings Reich: Selbstinszenierungen in Carinhall in 1999 reignited interest, prompting treasure hunters to visit the site, and sparking worries that it might be transformed into a neo-Nazi shrine.