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

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Eagle's Nest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

King's Lake — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Salzburg Private Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Driver/guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

Salzburg Private Tours

Passing by

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

Passing by

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 3

10 min

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.
Kehlsteinhaus

2 hours Admission not included

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.
Berchtesgaden

50 min

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)
Nationalpark Berchtesgaden

Passing by

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

15 min

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
Berchtesgaden Salt Mines

1 h 15 min Admission not included

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.
Stop 9

2 hours Admission not included

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.