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- English
Much more than just a sightseeing tour! This historical tour (in English) 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 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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
The Daily Eagle’s Nest Tour will end directly up at the Eagle’s Nest building, where guests can enjoy their free time and return at the set time on their bus tickets back down the mountain by themselves.
Itinerary
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1
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 • Admission ticket free -
2Kehlsteinhaus
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 -
3Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg
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
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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