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Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

1. Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

Enjoy unique mountain landscapes on this round tour of the enchanting Bavarian Alps. Traveling along the Königssee river, you will be able to discover the imposing crags and romantically positioned farmsteads of the road towards Obersalzberg. In specially-equipped and comfortable buses, you will be able to relax in luxury, while your driver conquers the dramatic heights and sheer cliffs. 20 minutes travel on well-constructed roads will bring you to the Eagle's Nest, where Adolf Hitler always spent his summer holidays. From the Eagle's Nest, you will be able to enjoy an extraordinary view of the "Hoher Göll" and other majestic, snow-covered mountain summits of the Bavarian Alps.

From Salzburg: Half-Day Tour of Berchtesgaden

2. From Salzburg: Half-Day Tour of Berchtesgaden

Experience the beauty of the Bavarian Alps on this captivating and unforgettable tour. Start your journey from Mirabellplatz in Salzburg and enjoy the stunning scenery, dramatic heights, and idyllic valleys. Get ready to be amazed and enchanted by this magical tour. Take in the stunning views of the Königsee as you pass through the enchanting landscape of the Bavarian Alps and the historic Obersalzberg. Get a glimpse of the infamous Kehlsteinhaus, or 'Hitler's Eagle's Nest', and marvel at the incredible beauty of this region. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Lake Königssee. Marvel at the azure lake surrounded by steep, rugged cliffs, and take your time to truly appreciate the stunning scenery. After this, you'll be led back to Berchtesgaden, where you can enjoy a delicious range of local delicacies before making your return to Salzburg.

From Munich: Königsee Day Tour by Van

3. From Munich: Königsee Day Tour by Van

Spend a beautiful day at the emerald waters of Königssee in the Berchtesgaden Alps of Bavaria. Departing Munich, you will drive along the most scenic German Alpine road into the marvelous valley of Berchtesgaden. Arrive at Königssee and take a boat ride to the peninsula. As you cruise, listen out for the mysterious echo of Königssee, created by the proximity of the sheer rock walls. You will also see the historic Eagle`s Nest viewpoint, a teahouse that was offered to Hitler on his 50th birthday. Look out too for the so-called Sleeping Witch silhouettes in the mountains. Back on dry land, visit the chapel of St. Bartholoma, dating from 1134 and located at the foot of Germany’s second highest mountain, the 8,900-foot (2,700-meter) high Watzmann. Walk to the final station at Salet, where a footpath leads to Lake Obersee. Enjoy the marvelous views of Germany´s highest waterfall at Röthbachfall. Return to Munich for a hotel drop-off. The entire length of this journey into a serene wilderness is 8-10 hours.

Private Eagles Nest and Salt Mines Tour from Salzburg

4. Private Eagles Nest and Salt Mines Tour from Salzburg

This personal customizable tour covers Bavaria's mountains, Adolf Hitler's former mountain home, Eagle’s Nest retreat, Nazi bunkers around Berchtesgaden, the King's Lake, and the Salt Mines.  After pickup from your Salzburg hotel, start your morning with a scenic drive, following an off-the-beaten-path route past the meadow where the opening scene of The Sound of Music was filmed. The road leads to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Berchtesgaden and after a short photo stop here continue to the Obersalzberg Eagle’s Nest bus terminal. Here board a specially equipped mountain bus and experience a breathtaking ride up the four-mile (6.4 kilometers) road, negotiating a 27% incline up to a rocky plateau. Disembark the bus here and walk through the 406 foot (124 meters) tunnel to the original WWII brass elevator up to the Eagle’s Nest. Feel the palpable sense of history as the elevator carries you a further 406 feet (124 meters) through the heart of the Kehlstein mountain and straight into Hitler’s former lair. On arrival, take a fascinating tour of the building and afterward get some free time to enjoy the birdseye views and refreshments. Descend from the Obersalzberg toward the mountain town of Berchtesgaden. See the fortress-like system of underground bunker complexes that were built by the Nazis to be used as air-raid shelters, a military headquarters, and a possible last refuge for the Third Reich leaders. Having explored here, emerge back into the daylight and after a short walk, visit the grounds of Hitler’s now destroyed home, known as the Berghof. Continue to the Königssee (King's Lake) a glacial lake in an Alp-framed valley. After a short photo stop at the lake, we will travel back in time exploring the underground world of a 500-year-old salt mine. Relax on a scenic return drive along the Königssee River to Salzburg, where your tour concludes with a drop off at your accommodation or chosen central location.

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This was so special and bring your hiking boots. You can choose how far you want to go and the further you go, the more difficult it gets. I would have taken less pictures and a longer walk if I had known that it was a longer path.

Guide was hilarious and full of funny facts. Very surreal to walk the rooms where Hitler and other influential men made such awful decisions. The stop in the neighboring town for lunch is only an hour. So, find a quick restaurant.

Our tour was great. So thankful for the skilled guide and driver. The views were amazing. The gallery wall was informative and educational.

The tour was very good. The guides have very good time management and thankfully all tourist were good with their time management as well.

Great experience made all the better by our great guide, Walter.