Private tour from Salzburg

Eagle's Nest & WWII History

The Eagle's Nest, Documentation Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden's old town and the Königssee shore.

  • 8 hoursDuration
  • 08:00Start time
  • Up to 6guests, only your group
  • English or German guideLive guide

Overview

A day of Alpine history just across the German border. Ride the official mountain bus and brass elevator up to the Eagle's Nest, then visit Documentation Obersalzberg, whose exhibition covers the Nazi leadership's use of the mountain and parts of the bunker system. Afterwards enjoy free time in Berchtesgaden's old town and a walk along Königssee to the Malerwinkel viewpoint.

  • Eagle's Nest bus and elevator tickets included
  • Documentation Obersalzberg admission included
  • Free time in Berchtesgaden's old town
  • Königssee walk to the Malerwinkel viewpoint

Itinerary

  1. Pickup in Salzburg

    Your guide meets you at your hotel or address at 08:00.

  2. Eagle's Nest

    1 h 30 minTicket included

    Mountain bus and brass elevator to the summit

  3. Documentation Obersalzberg

    1 hTicket included

    Exhibition and bunker system

  4. Berchtesgaden

    1 h

    Free time in the old town, lunch

  5. Königssee

    1 h

    Free time: harbour and walk to the Malerwinkel viewpoint

  6. Back at your hotel

    About 8 hours after pickup, depending on traffic and how long you stay at each stop.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Salzburg
  • Private transport, only your group
  • English- or German-speaking private guide
  • Eagle's Nest mountain bus and elevator tickets
  • Documentation Obersalzberg admission
  • Bottled water
  • Recorded audio commentary in the vehicle in 9 languages

Not included

  • Lunch and other food
  • Optional Königssee boat cruise

Prices

Per person€340
Group size2–6 guests

Price per guest, children included. Minimum 2 guests; travelling alone? Message us for a solo price. Fuel, parking and road tolls are included.

Good to know

  • The Eagle's Nest is open from mid-May to late October and can close in bad weather (2026 dates are sold until 31 October; the 2027 season starts on 15 May).
  • The Eagle's Nest is closed in winter and reopens on 15 May 2027.
  • Bring a valid passport or national ID card: the tour enters Germany.
  • Bring a jacket and comfortable shoes.
  • The Eagle's Nest mountain bus is shared with other visitors; the rest of the day you travel in your private vehicle.
  • If the Eagle's Nest cannot operate, you receive a full refund.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.

from €340 per person

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