Private Bavarian Alps & Eagle’s Nest Day Trip from Salzburg
Private Bavarian Alps & Eagle’s Nest Day Trip from Salzburg
Explore Adolf Hitler’s World War II lairs in the Bavarian Alps on this full-day private tour from Salzburg. Admire the mountain-and-lake scenery and visit the Nazi leader’s mountaintop Eagle’s Nest retreat. Experience the building and its bird’s-eye views, and explore bunkers, the site of Hitler’s home, and Berchtesgaden town before opting to visit a salt mine or cruise on Lake Königssee.
Price is per vehicle, and includes private transport and hotel pickup and drop-off. Free hotel pickup and drop-off included Informative, friendly and professional guide Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
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Salzburg Private Tours
We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in the city of Salzburg
Salzburger Altstadt
We leave the city of Salzburg driving south to the German boarder, your private guide will explain you the history of the city of Salzburg and how, for many years, it was a independent principality ruled by the catholic church and the importance of salt and how it influenced the growth of the city. Other points of interest will be explained on route to the next location.
Eagle's Nest Bus Departure Point
On our way to Obersalzberg bus terminal we will have a couple of great picture stops. Your private guide will show you where everything was located between 1933 and 1945. Places such as the Berghof grounds, entrance to the bunkers, SS barracks and much more. After giving you a mental picture and spacial orientation of the mountain, a scale model at the bus terminal will help you understand where everything was located.
10 minutesThe Eagle's Nest
Visit the Eagle Nest with your private guide. From the Eagle’s Nest bus terminal. You will board a specially equipped mountain bus for a breath-taking ride up the 4 mile road, with its 27% incline to a rocky plateau. From there we will walk through a 406ft (124 meter) long tunnel, leading us directly to the original WWII brass elevator that will transport you up through the heart of the Kehlstein mountain for another 406ft, straight into the Eagle’s Nest itself. After a tour through the Eagle’s Nest, you will have some free time to enjoy the view or have refreshments.
2 hoursBerchtesgaden
Descending from Obersalzberg we continue to the beautiful Bavarian mountain town of Berchtesgaden, located in the Koenigssee River valley. You will have time to explore Berchtesgaden on your own, as well as have lunch in one of the typical Bavarian restaurants (lunch not included in price)
50 minutesNationalpark Berchtesgaden
Drive through the National park down to the king’s lake
Konigssee
In the afternoon you can choose between both ride to Saint Bartholomews Chapel in the kings lake or visit a 500-year-old salt mine
15 minutesBerchtesgaden Salt Mines
In the afternoon you can either explore the underground world of a 500 year old salt mine or visit the Königsee, a glacial lake situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, and enjoy a boat ride to St Bartholomew’s.
1 hour 15 minutesSt Bartholomew's Church
If you choose to do the boat ride in the afternoon you may visit the Chapel of Saint Bartholomews located on the far side of the Kings Lake.
2 hoursIncluded
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Entry/Admission - St Bartholomew's Church
- Entry/Admission - Berchtesgaden Salt Mines
- Entry/Admission - The Eagle's Nest
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Good to Know
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.