Rising 6,017 feet above Berchtesgaden in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, the Eagle's Nest — officially known as the Kehlsteinhaus — is one of the most haunting and historically significant landmarks in Europe. This morning tour departs from Salzburg and heads into Bavaria, with a first stop at Obersalzberg, the former mountain base that served as the Third Reich's second seat of government, where Hitler, Göring, and Bormann once held property. From there, travelers board specially equipped buses for an ascent along the dramatic 4-mile Kehlstein road — blasted through solid rock in just 13 months — before passing through a 124-meter marble-lined tunnel and riding a brass-clad elevator to the summit. Completed in 1938 and inaugurated on Hitler's 50th birthday, the mountaintop chalet served primarily as a diplomatic reception venue. Guests explore the conference room, dining area, tea room, and sweeping panoramic terraces as an expert guide illuminates the sobering history of this extraordinary site.
Duration:
Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes
Start Time:
8:45am
Inclusions:
Tour transportation by motorcoach, professional guide, skip the line Eagle's Nest tickets
Exclusions:
Meals, gratuities, transportation to/from hotel
Meeting point:
Mirabellplatz Bus Terminal, Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Ending point:
Mirabellplatz Bus Terminal, Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Important Information:
If the Eagle's Nest is closed for any reason, the tour will include a visit to the Obersalzberg Documentation Center and bunkers instead.
Group Size: Maximum 60 Travelers
Infants up to 4 years old may join free of charge but will not have their own seat.
This tour operates daily, only from May 15-October 31.
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