Austria, Germany · Culture

8-Hour Berchtesgaden and Königssee Tour from Salzburg via Obersalzberg

8 Hours Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the salt-mining heritage of Hallein and its Celtic roots
  • 02 See Hitler's former summer residence at Obersalzberg
  • 03 Walk through the historic mountain village of Berchtesgaden
  • 04 Choose between the beautiful Königssee and Ramsau with the crystal-clear Hintersee

Enjoy a full-day tour in and around Berchtesgaden, where mountains, lakes, and beautiful nature come together in perfect harmony. Starting from Salzburg, discover how the Celtics mined salt in Hallein, see Hitler's summer residence at Obersalzberg, and walk through the historic mountain village of Berchtesgaden. Depending on your preference, continue to the beautiful Königssee or visit Ramsau and the Hintersee, an untouched jewel in the mountains with crystal-clear water from Berchtesgaden National Park.

Enjoy a full-day tour in and around Berchtesgaden, where mountains, lakes, and beautiful nature come together in perfect harmony.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Schönau am Königssee
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Hallein, Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden, Königssee and Ramsau

  • Get picked up at your hotel or any other agreed pickup point in Salzburg.

  • Drive south of Salzburg to the Hallein area, where you have the possibility to visit the salt mines (extra entrance fee). Learn how the Celtics mined salt here and discover the importance of salt in this region.

  • Continue across the border to Obersalzberg, where Hitler once had his summer residence, and see the location. In the summer months, between May and October, you also have the possibility to visit Hitler's Eagle's Nest (extra entrance fee) or the Documentation Center.

  • Drive on for great mountain views overlooking the village of Berchtesgaden, a historic town set among the mountains, and walk through the town with your Berchtesgaden tour guide.

  • Proceed either to the Königssee, a beautiful lake in the heart of the mountains, or to the village of Ramsau with its beautiful church and the Hintersee, an untouched jewel in the mountains with crystal-clear water directly from Berchtesgaden National Park, as the last destination of the tour.

salt mines of Hallein, Obersalzberg and Hitler's Eagle's Nest, Königssee, the crystal-clear Hintersee

Where this trip takes you

salt mines of Hallein, Obersalzberg and Hitler's Eagle's Nest, Königssee, the crystal-clear Hintersee

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop-off

  • English-speaking Berchtesgaden driver/guide

  • Parking

  • Toll roads

  • One bottle of water per person

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Personal expenses

  • Food

  • Tips and gratuity

Know before you go

  • In case tourists are afraid of heights or are claustrophobic, let the guide know in advance to avoid problems and find alternative options.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Salzburg, Austria
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began.

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