Austria, Germany · City Tours

4-Hour Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg with Königssee and Obersalzberg

4 Hours Round trip from 83471 Berchtesgaden Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Königssee Lake, set among the steep and imposing mountains of the Bavarian Alps
02 Explore the 11th-century town of Berchtesgaden on foot
03 Pass Castle Hellbrunn on the scenic drive from Salzburg to the German border
04 See Obersalzberg, once the second headquarters of the Third Reich

Enjoy a comfortable drive from Salzburg across the German border to Berchtesgaden, with visits to Königssee Lake, Obersalzberg, and the 11th-century town of Berchtesgaden. Surrounded by the steep and imposing mountains of the Bavarian Alps, including the famous Watzmann peak, this tour combines history, alpine scenery, and charming village atmosphere. Optional visits to the Eagle's Nest and the Salt Mine add even more depth to the experience.

Following the Königssee-Ache, continue to Obersalzberg, where the second headquarters of the Third Reich once stood.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Schönau am Königssee

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Salzburg to Berchtesgaden, Königssee and Obersalzberg

Leave Salzburg along the Salzach River to start the tour, passing by Castle Hellbrunn on the way to the German border with your Austrian tour guide.
Following the Königssee-Ache, continue to Obersalzberg, where the second headquarters of the Third Reich once stood.
The highlight of this tour is the visit to Königssee Lake and Berchtesgaden, set among the steep and imposing mountains of the Bavarian Alps. The most famous of these peaks is the Watzmann.
After a stop, walk through the 11th-century town of Berchtesgaden.
Drive back to Salzburg.
Optional: Visit the Eagle's Nest. Enjoy a 20-minute bus tour to the original building, which holds a great deal of history connected to Hitler's second headquarters. Take the historic elevator to the main building, then walk around the mountain peak for spectacular views of the Alps in Austria and Germany.
Optional: Visit the Salt Mine.