Berchtesgaden WWII History and Alpine Tour

Much more than just a sightseeing tour! This historical tour combines stunning Alpine scenery with fascinating WWII history.
Beginning with an explanation of the history of Obersalzberg; you'll learn why the mountainside was so decisive, and how and why it became so important to Hitler.

You'll then travel in one of the specially designed mountain buses up to the Eagle's Nest and be shown around the historic building paying particular attention to the many original features that still remain, including the famous brass elevator.

The tour will include ample opportunities to take photos and ask any questions you may have.

The tour also includes ca. 1 hour of free time to yourselves once the guide has finished with all of the historical information. However this is flexible and can be extended (at no additional cost) if you'd like to spend longer up at the Eagle's Nest. Simply speak to your guide on the day of tour and they will be able to make the necessary amendment to your ticket.

Meeting Point

Busbahnhof Kehlsteinhaus

EAGLES NEST BUS DEPARTURE POINT.,, Salzbergstraße, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany

The Eagle’s Nest bus departure point, located on the Obersalzberg mountain in Berchtesgaden, Germany:
Salzbergstrasse 45,
83471,
Berchtesgaden,
Germany

The tour guide will be located at the top of the stairs & ramp and will have a sign reading "Discover Eagle's Nest" clearly displayed.

What's included:

• Limited to a max. 20 guests allows for personal interaction with the guide
• Fully accredited historical guide with 10+ years' experience
• Ride in the famous brass elevator
• Smaller group size ensures full engagement between the guide and all guests
• Bus ride to and from the Eagle's Nest
• Detailed historical tour of the Eagle's Nest
• Tour ticket includes free entry to bunkers after the tour has finished
• "Skip the Line" means no waiting around in long lines
• Entry fee to the Eagle's Nest

Not included:

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Discover Eagle's Nest

Obersalzberg, Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden, 83471, Bavaria

This is the meeting point for the tour (Salzbergstrasse 45, 83471, Berchtesgaden, Germany).
Our experienced guide will meet you at the top of the stairs, below the blue & white flags, at the Eagle’s Nest bus departure location.

They will begin the tour with an explanation of the history of the Obersalzberg mountainside; an area that comprised a sprawling compound during the National Socialist regime, learning about why the mountainside was so decisive, and how and why it became so important to Hitler during the Nazi dictatorship.

The introduction will be accompanied by a selection of period photographs to help you to visualise the grand structures and how they formerly made up the once vast Alpine heaquarters.

30 minutes

Kehlsteinhaus

Mannisteig, Berchtesgaden, 83471, Bavaria

You'll travel together with your guide in one of the specially designed mountain buses driving up the private road to the Eagle's Nest.
You will be shown around the historic building paying particular attention to the many original features that still remain, including the famous brass elevator, and learning the details of the impressive construction of Hitler's mountaintop masterpiece.

The tour will include ample opportunities to take photos, ask any questions you may have, and also some free time to explore the Eagle's Nest independently.

Not forgetting that the Eagle's Nest is today a restaurant, you'll also have a chance to grab a quick bite to eat or enjoy a Bavarian beer.

The tour includes ca. 1 hour of free time to yourselves, after the guide has finished with all of the historical information. However this is flexible and can be extended (at no additional cost) if you'd like to spend longer up at the Eagle's Nest.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg

Salzbergstr. 41, , Berchtesgaden, 83471, Bavaria

OPTIONAL VISIT AFTER THE TOUR.
After the tour is finished you will arrive back at the original meeting point. The Obersalzberg Documentation Centre & Bunkers are located very close by, ca. 5 minutes' walk.

The tour ticket also gives you free entry into the Centre and Bunkers, if you would like to visit them after your tour.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included