Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

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Skip the Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

Description

Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

Visit Kehlsteinhaus, better known as the Eagle’s Nest, on a half-day tour from Salzburg. Journey through the spectacular scenery of Königsee River Valley and the Bavarian Alps to Obersalzberg, and then continue to the clifftop Eagle’s Nest by shuttle bus and elevator. After bypassing the crowds with a skip-the-line ticket, tour Hitler’s former retreat with a knowledgeable guide, and soak up the alpine views before returning to Salzburg.

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Points Of Interest

• minutes: Start your tour passing by the Salzburg city center with its beautiful baroque townscape
• minutes: Before you cross the German Border, pass by the heart-chakra of Europe – Untersberg this fascinating landmark spell-bounding since centuries with its mythical power, Hitler even chose to build his headquarters at the Obersalzberg, so he could see the Untersberg every day.
• 50 minutes: Arrive at the mountainside hamlet of Obersalzberg. Snake up the scenic road on a brief shuttle ride, enjoy breathtiking views of spectacular Alpine mountain ranges and deep blue Kings Lake. Then, debark and step inside a World War II-era elevator made from brass, which once transported Hitler’s guests to the Eagle’s Nest. At the top, bypass the crowds with a direct access ticket and enter the complex. Built for Hitler’s 50th birthday, wander the site with your guide, learning the history behind it as you go. Soak up the incredible views as you look out from a perch of some 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) above ground.
• 50 minutes: Afterward, visit the charming Alpine town of Berchtesgaden. Explore independently this picturesque historic center and make sure to try some local specialties during your stay. You'll also pass by the Schloss Berchtesgaden.

Additional Information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Eagles Nest is at 6000 feet elevation. In the rarely event of adverse or inclement weather may result in a cancellation/amendment of the tour due to safety reasons.
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms