Private Bavarian Alps & Eagle’s Nest Day Trip from Salzburg
Description
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
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in the city of Salzburg
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.
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.
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.
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)
Drive through the National park down to the king’s lake
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
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Any Hotel, Airbnb or private address in the city of Salzburg and nearer surrounding areas.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Reviews(12)
This private tour with Carlos was just incredible! He had so much knowledge and we also got to do some things that were not on the itinerary like go to the meadow from Sound of Music. He recorded us doing a little twirl as well as playing the music for us. So fun!
Our family spent an amazing day with our guide Michael!! Be the end of the day he was part of our family, or we were part of his. His knowledge of everything around Eagles Nest and all of Salzburg was amazing. The weather started out challenging, but Michael never let that affect his enthusiasm or ours. Later in the day the sun came out and we finished at a beautiful lake together. His recommendations for dinner excellent. Thank you, Michael, for everything!
My wife and I very much enjoyed our private tour of Eagles Nest and the Bavarian Alps with Salzburg Private Tours. From start to finish the experience was superb. We did a customized version of the tour and did not visit the Salt Mines. The owner Thomas was super easy to work with setting up our tour. He was very responsive via email. When he learned we were visiting Peru later in the summer, he even took the time to email restaurant recommendations for Lima and Cusco. The Mercedes was spotless and brand new. Super comfortable. Our guide Michael was outstanding. He was super knowledgeable about Obersalzburg and Eagles Nest and the role they played during WWII. While both Thomas and Michael are Bavarian they spoke openly and frankly about that period and Hitler. Both Thomas and Michael were interesting and very knowledgeable. It was easy to spend the day with them. Later that day we visited a few mountain locations from the Sound of Music filming, that due to weather we couldn't visit 2 days earlier, as well as a lovely village from lunch and a hike. We would go back to tour with Thomas and Michael in an instant. Great value for the price
Carlos is a very knowledgeable guide. Very friendly and accommodating. Carlos guided us through our tours efficiently.
Carlos was an exceptional, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful tour guide. He gave excellent recommendations through the trip and helped us throughout the day with making bookings and getting the best views. I would highly recommend him to anyone going to Salzburg.
This was one of the best tours we have had on all of our travels. Our guide was knowledgeable, fun and friendly. He answered questions and provided us with information that you wouldn’t find with just the informational plaques. He was able to give us some tips and tricks to get the most out of our experience. Honestly if I could have Carlos as a guide for all the activities we’ve been on that would be great. He was a great guide and genuinely seemed to care in providing proper information and guidance in understanding the nuances involved in the history of Salzburg. I cannot recommend this tour more.
Wow, this was by far our favorite day. In part due to the experience, the scenery, the history, but also due to our private tour guide Carlos. We were a group of 6 family and friends ages 17-69. We were planning to do the Eagle's Nest + boat ride on Konigssee Lake but unfortunately the Eagle's Nest was closed that day for technical issues. Carlos was prompt in picking us up at our apartment in Salzburg, told us of the change of plans immediately and changed the tour to fit our liking to make sure we still got out of it what we wanted. And we did! His Mercedes Van was comfortable and we felt very safe driving with him. We went to Obersalzburg and saw the sites of Hitler's home as well as the homes of Hermann Goering and Martin Bormann, a school, hotel, all where many WWII decisions were made. We also visited the museum and Bunkers built in 1943. Afterwards we made our way to the Alpine Lugge, so fun! And an added addition. Lunch was incredible and we enjoyed it with Carlos and his recommendations on the BEST lemonade and food. Lastly we went to Berchtesgaden and took a boat ride on Konigssee Lake. Carlos never made us feel rushed, we took many stops for the panoramic view of the Bavarian Alps and photos, and even took us by a bank in the morning to exchange money. Carlos was the best tour guide we've ever had.
Excellent scenery, 1900 meters above sea level, 👍our tour guide made the trip; thank you Michael Toth, he even added a extra tour of the Salt mine, a must visit
Michael (the guide) was incredible! He was very knowledgable and was able to get us in the front of lines and took us to a wonderful place to eat for lunch. We would recommend this for all that are interested. The time at the Eagle's Nest was short (but enough).
Our guide was simply excellent. Picked us up from the hotel in a new and roomy luxury car, was on time, brought water for us, and knew the area and it’s history. He was familiar with the tourism spot and other tour guides so we had privileged seating and line placement. He made each arrangement for us so that we spent our time touring and not fighting crowds at the ticket booth. Again, simply excellent experience!
