Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour with Skip-the-Line Access from Salzburg
by Salzburg Panorama Tours GmbH
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€210Overview
The tour begins with a coach ride passing Salzburg’s baroque city center. Travelers then cross into Germany, passing the Untersberg mountain known for its historic significance and mythical reputation. The coach continues to Obersalzberg, where a shuttle bus takes guests on a winding road up to the Eagle’s Nest. Visitors use a World War II-era brass elevator to reach the clifftop site, bypassing any lines with a skip-the-line ticket. At the Eagle’s Nest, the guide explains its history as Hitler’s 50th birthday retreat while guests take in views from 1,524 meters above ground. After about 50 minutes, the group returns by elevator and shuttle to Berchtesgaden. There is approximately 50 minutes for independent exploration of Berchtesgaden’s historic center, with time to visit Schloss Berchtesgaden and sample local foods. The tour concludes with the coach ride back to Salzburg. This half-day trip lasts about 4 and a half hours and includes round-trip transfers, a local guide, skip-the-line entry, shuttle and elevator rides, and coach air conditioning.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salzburg
The tour starts by passing through Salzburg’s city center, noted for its baroque architecture and historic buildings.
Untersberg
Before crossing into Germany, the route passes Untersberg mountain, a landmark with a mythical reputation and historical significance as the view that Hitler’s headquarters at Obersalzberg overlooked daily.
Kehlsteinhaus
Arriving at the mountainside hamlet of Obersalzberg, guests take a shuttle up a scenic road with views of Alpine mountain ranges and deep blue Königsee Lake. They then enter a World War II-era brass elevator that once transported Hitler’s guests to the Eagle’s Nest. With direct access tickets, visitors bypass the crowds and explore the complex built for Hitler’s 50th birthday. The site sits on a perch approximately 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) above ground, offering views while learning its history from a guide.
50 min
Berchtesgaden
The tour continues to Berchtesgaden, where guests have about 50 minutes to explore the historic town center independently. They can visit Schloss Berchtesgaden and try local dishes before returning to Salzburg.
50 min
Meeting point
The tour departs from the bus terminal on Mirabellplatz, corner Hubert Sattler Gasse 1 (in front of St. Andrew church)
End point
The tour departs from the bus terminal on Mirabellplatz, corner Hubert Sattler Gasse 1 (in front of St. Andrew church)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour with Skip-the-Line Access from Salzburg
by Salzburg Panorama Tours GmbH
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€210Overview
The tour begins with a coach ride passing Salzburg’s baroque city center. Travelers then cross into Germany, passing the Untersberg mountain known for its historic significance and mythical reputation. The coach continues to Obersalzberg, where a shuttle bus takes guests on a winding road up to the Eagle’s Nest. Visitors use a World War II-era brass elevator to reach the clifftop site, bypassing any lines with a skip-the-line ticket. At the Eagle’s Nest, the guide explains its history as Hitler’s 50th birthday retreat while guests take in views from 1,524 meters above ground. After about 50 minutes, the group returns by elevator and shuttle to Berchtesgaden. There is approximately 50 minutes for independent exploration of Berchtesgaden’s historic center, with time to visit Schloss Berchtesgaden and sample local foods. The tour concludes with the coach ride back to Salzburg. This half-day trip lasts about 4 and a half hours and includes round-trip transfers, a local guide, skip-the-line entry, shuttle and elevator rides, and coach air conditioning.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salzburg
The tour starts by passing through Salzburg’s city center, noted for its baroque architecture and historic buildings.
Untersberg
Before crossing into Germany, the route passes Untersberg mountain, a landmark with a mythical reputation and historical significance as the view that Hitler’s headquarters at Obersalzberg overlooked daily.
Kehlsteinhaus
Arriving at the mountainside hamlet of Obersalzberg, guests take a shuttle up a scenic road with views of Alpine mountain ranges and deep blue Königsee Lake. They then enter a World War II-era brass elevator that once transported Hitler’s guests to the Eagle’s Nest. With direct access tickets, visitors bypass the crowds and explore the complex built for Hitler’s 50th birthday. The site sits on a perch approximately 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) above ground, offering views while learning its history from a guide.
50 min
Berchtesgaden
The tour continues to Berchtesgaden, where guests have about 50 minutes to explore the historic town center independently. They can visit Schloss Berchtesgaden and try local dishes before returning to Salzburg.
50 min
Meeting point
The tour departs from the bus terminal on Mirabellplatz, corner Hubert Sattler Gasse 1 (in front of St. Andrew church)
End point
The tour departs from the bus terminal on Mirabellplatz, corner Hubert Sattler Gasse 1 (in front of St. Andrew church)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.