Tour to the Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus). Hitler's mountain house in Bavarian Alps

Any war is a tragedy that carries destruction and death. Therefore, memorials related to wars should be preserved to remind humanity of the mistakes of the past constantly.

A few kilometers west of Salzburg is located in the natural pearl of Bavaria, the Berchtesgaden National Park. Five main highlights attract here tourists from all over the world. These are the salt mines where salt is still mined, the Koenigssee Lake with crystal clear water, the second-highest mountain in Germany, Watzmann, the colorful resort town of Berchtesgaden, and the Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), once Hitler's mountain house. 

The surroundings of Berchtesgaden attract both the beauty of nature and the fascinating history. Being an independent ecclesiastical principality, Berchtesgaden created significant competition for Salzburg in salt production. As a result, the Bavarian rulers of the Wittelsbach dynasty made the Berchtesgaden lands their health resort.

Adolf Hitler, having become Chancellor of Germany in 1933, wished to build a mountain residence for himself and his entourage near the town of Berchtesgaden, where they could relax with families and relatives and work in an informal setting. In 1936, the Berghof mountain estate was completed, and two years later, at an altitude of 1834 meters, almost 3000 workers built the Kelsteinhaus for receiving diplomats and summer day trips. After Austria joined the Third Reich (Anschluss), Hitler's official residence in Salzburg was the Klessheim Palace.

The Kelsteinhaus (later named the Eagle's Nest) is one of the few buildings left in its original form since the war's end. I have an exceptionally detailed program for those who are seriously interested in this topic and would like to see more places related to the era of the Third Reich. Contact me!

In addition to historical facts, you will learn how Bavarians live today, enjoy the beautiful views of the Alps, mountain rivers, and lakes, drink Bavarian beer and taste national dishes. Depending on the available time and your interests, many additions can be made to the tour, which makes it attractive for guests of any age.

The tour duration is 4 to 8 hours, depending on the program. The opening and closing dates of the season depend on weather conditions. Usually, the Kelsteinhaus opens after the winter break in early May and closes on November 1. Opening hours are from 8:00 to 17:00.

For those who like active recreation, I offer a walking tour to Mount Kelstein in the Eagle's Nest, which will take a whole day. The way is simple, with no climbing rocks, and the route distance is about 12 kilometers return. Exciting views, vivid impressions, and engaging information are waiting for you.