Eagles Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg
- Location:Salzburg, Austria
- Duration:4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3595004
Visit Kehlsteinhaus, better known as Hitler's retreat, the Eagles Nest, on this day trip to Bavaria. Journey through spectacular scenery along the Konigsee River Valley and the Bavarian Alps, before arriving at Obersalzberg.
Highlights
- Day trip to Eagle's Nest, Hitler's former retreat
- Scenic drive through beautiful mountain scenery
- Pass Hellbrun Castle en-route to Obersalzburg
- Explore Eagle's Nest with a professional guide
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A special kind of adventure awaits you on this excursion to Bavaria - Berchtesgaden. Once you pass the hunting castle, Hellbrunn, you will cross the Austrian-Bavarian border. Continue through the fairytale scenery, along the Konigsee River Valley, through the Bavarian mountains spotted with romantic farmhouses.
Once the tour reaches Obersalzberg the mountain housing, the elevator will take you to Eagle's Nest, so that the highlight of your journey begins. You will be transported to Eagle's Nest by both elevator and bus. The adventurous bus ride along the steep rock walls and deep gorges takes about 20 minutes and provides breathtaking views across the Alps. The buses are equipped with special engines and brakes to enable them to safely transport you through such treacherous terrain.
During the journey you will have a splendid view up to the "Hoher Goll" and across the snowcapped peaks of the Bavarian Mountains. From the 365 foot (111 meter) elevator you will enter Eagle's Nest at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,524 meters), where you will be able to see the place where Hitler once lived and held meetings with the former Nazi party.
On the way down contented faces are proof of a successful excursion, with many guests returning again and again to Eagle's Nest. Afterwards you have the chance to regain your strength with some Bavarian specialties.
Schedule Details
Eagle's Nest, Berchtesgaden
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Tour departs from centrally located Salzburg hotels. If hotel details not advised at time of booking, tour departs from the bus terminal at Mirabellplatz (in front of St. Andrew's Church)
Departure Time:8:45am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Tour concludes at Mirabellplatz (bus terminal)
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Additional Information
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Entrance fees
- Local guide
- Bus and Elevator transfer up Mt Obersalzberg
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Awesome trip. Guide was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time up on the mountain to ... Read more ›
Geri S, May 2012
