Austria, Germany · Monuments

Eagle’s Nest Tour

5 Hours Round trip from Berchtesgaden Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic drive through the Bavarian alpine region
  • 02 Special bus ride up the Eagle’s Nest road
  • 03 Historic visit to the Eagle’s Nest building
  • 04 Panoramic views of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps
  • 05 Free time to explore the mountain surroundings
  • 06 Visit to Berchtesgaden before returning
  • 07 Alternative visit to the Obersalzberg Documentation Center and bunkers if needed

Discover one of the Alps’ most historic viewpoints on this half-day journey from the Salzburg area to the Eagle’s Nest. Travel through the Bavarian alpine landscape to Obersalzberg, then continue up the mountain on the special bus route known for its dramatic ascent and remarkable engineering.

At the top, explore the historic building and take in sweeping views across the Bavarian and Austrian Alps. You’ll also have free time to walk around the area, enjoy the mountain scenery, and visit Berchtesgaden before returning. If the Eagle’s Nest is closed, the tour includes a visit to the Obersalzberg Documentation Center and bunkers instead.

At the top, explore the historic building and take in sweeping views across the Bavarian and Austrian Alps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Salzburg, Berchtesgaden
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Eagle´s Nest Tour

Passing the old baroque city of Salzburg and crossing the German border, the tour takes you straight into the Alps to our first stop the Obersalzberg. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Berchtesgaden 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • ENTRY OR ADMISSION FEE
  • FUEL SURCHARGE
  • ENTRY TAX

What's Not Included

  • FOOD AND DRINKS

Know before you go

  • We are not able to offer a pick-up service from the hotel. Please make your own way to meeting point, 15 min. prior departure.
  • Only Salzburg Panorama Tours is responsible to schedule the tour vehicles.
  • This tour may be operated in combination with tour 3 / Bavarian Mountains tour.
  • In case of border controls, please make sure you carry a valid passport or identity card!
  • Pets are not allowed on the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Berchtesgaden, DE
Tour start
Berchtesgaden, DE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Berchtesgaden.

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