Scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps from Salzburg Official Eagle’s Nest bus ride & brass elevator access Explore historic WWII bunkers at Obersalzberg. Let us explain how the tour works. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive for about 40 minutes through the hills to the meeting point. During the drive, you will receive information about the Eagle’s Nest and its history. At the large parking area, you will board a shared shuttle bus with approximately 40 people. The shuttle then drives for about 20 minutes up the mountain to the brass elevator, which takes you directly to the Eagle’s Nest. At the top, you will enjoy stunning panoramic views and Please do not expect to see m...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water on board
English- and German-speaking driver (not a licensed guide, provides basic historical information)
Air-conditioned private vehicle
Ticket included: Official Eagle’s Nest bus & elevator
Visit to WWII bunkers at Obersalzberg
Professional pre-recorded multilingual audio guide system
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Salzburg
Free time in Berchtesgaden (lunch stop)
Food and drinks (lunch not included)
Eagle's Nest & WWII Bunkers from Salzburg +Ticket
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Berchtesgaden
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Scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps from Salzburg Official Eagle’s Nest bus ride & brass elevator access Explore historic WWII bunkers at Obersalzberg. Let us explain how the tour works. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive for about 40 minutes through the hills to the meeting point. During the drive, you will receive information about the Eagle’s Nest and its history. At the large parking area, you will board a shared shuttle bus with approximately 40 people. The shuttle then drives for about 20 minutes up the mountain to the brass elevator, which takes you directly to the Eagle’s Nest. At the top, you will enjoy stunning panoramic views and Please do not expect to see m...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water on board
English- and German-speaking driver (not a licensed guide, provides basic historical information)
Air-conditioned private vehicle
Ticket included: Official Eagle’s Nest bus & elevator
Visit to WWII bunkers at Obersalzberg
Professional pre-recorded multilingual audio guide system
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Salzburg
Free time in Berchtesgaden (lunch stop)
Food and drinks (lunch not included)
Itinerary
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The Eagle's Nest
the Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden, Germany, is a historic site with a dark past. Here's a brief history of the Eagle's Nest:
-Construction: Built in 1939, the Eagle's Nest was a mountaintop chalet and the former southern headquarters of the Nazi party. It was a gift from Hitler's inner circle for his 50th birthday
-Design: The building was designed by Martin Bormann, and it was built with precision stonework evoking fascist obedience
Hitler's Visits: Hitler seldom visited the Eagle's Nest, as he was afraid of heights. He visited only 14 times
-Symbol of Power: The Eagle's Nest was a symbol of power for the Nazi regime, and decisions were made there
-Survival: The Eagle's Nest was one of the few undamaged monuments of the Nazi era, as Allied bombing at the end of World War II did not damage the building
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Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg
At Obersalzberg, your included ticket covers the official special bus ride up the mountain road to Eagle’s Nest. From there, take the historic brass elevator carved through the rock to reach the summit. At the top, enjoy panoramic views over the Bavarian Alps and Lake Königssee while learning about the site’s historical significance during the 1930s and 1940s.
After returning down the mountain, explore the Obersalzberg bunker system part of the former underground complex connected to the Nazi leadership headquarters. Walk through preserved tunnels and gain deeper insight into the region’s history.