Private Bavarian Alps & Eagle’s Nest Day Trip from Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria
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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

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Salzburg Private Tours, Salzburg 5323 Austria

We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in the city of Salzburg

Pass By: Salzburger Altstadt, Altstadt, Salzburg Austria

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.

Stop At: Eagle's Nest Bus Departure Point, Salzbergstraße 45, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Eagle's Nest, dokumentatIon Obersalzberg, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria Germany

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

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)

Duration: 50 minutes

Pass By: Nationalpark Berchtesgaden, Hanielstrasse 7 Nationalparkzentrum Haus der Berge, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria Germany

Drive through the National park down to the king’s lake

Stop At: Konigssee, Seestrasse 55, 83471 Schoenau am Koenigssee, Bavaria Germany

Visit the crystal clear, turquoise, waters the Kings Lake.

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, Bergwerkstrasse 83, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria Germany

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.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: St Bartholomew's Church, Kirche St. Bartholomä, St. Bartholomä 1, 83471 Schönau am Königssee, Germany

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions

  • 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

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

Additional information

  • 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

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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