Berchtesgaden WWII History and Sightseeing Full Day Tour
Berchtesgaden WWII History and Sightseeing Full Day Tour
Kid Friendly: Yes. If child seats are required for very small children, they will need to be provided by the guests.
Friendly: Yes.
You must be able to get in and out of a car.
The historical tour includes a short walk into the woods, along a gravel path.
Some sites e.g. the Salt Mines and the Königssee lake are wheelchair friendly, with companions.
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Combined WWII history and sightseeing tour of the Berchtesgaden area
Full day tour combining the history with the most popular attractions. Perfect for those wanting to discover the history as well as the beauty of the area.
The Berchtesgaden area holds so much historical value with regards to World WarII. The first half of the tour covers many of the historically important sites on the Obersalzberg, including the more hidden locations that most tourists never hear about, designed to really provide an authentic account of the fascinating history of this area.
The second half of the tour would be a visit to either:
– The Eagle’s Nest perched atop the Kehlstein mountain exploring the fascinating history of Hitler’s teahouse including the original features, such as the huge marble fireplace and the famous brass elevator,
– The stunning Königssee (King’s Lake) with the chance to take the boat ride across the lake to the famous St. Bartholomew pilgrim church,
– The Salt Mines (Salzbergwerk) taking a fun, educational tour of the still operational 500 year-old underground mines.
Itinerary
The first half of the day would be an historical tour of the Obersalzberg:
– Driving tour of the Obersalzberg mountainside with detailed historical commentary throughout.
– Visit on foot into the woods to the lesser known ruins of Hitler’s Berghof home, including the opportunity to experience the panoramic views that were once on offer from his very house.
– Exploration of more hidden locations. Having lived directly on the Obersalzberg for many years I can show you some of the more hidden secret areas.
The 2nd half of the day is up to you! You would have the choice between 3 options:
– Continue the WWII theme exploring Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest perched atop the Kehlstein mountain.
– Visit the stunning Königssee (King’s Lake),
– Tour the 500 year old Salt Mines (Salzbergwerk)
PLEASE NOTE: Through 2022 the bunker systems and Documentation Centre are closed for renovations. Alternative WWII locations will be included in the tour in their place.
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Hotel, Address or Intersection
The start time and/or duration of the tour are both flexible, depending on guests’ travel plans.
Transportation
Modern, clean, air-conditioned and comfortable.
A larger vehicle can be used, if more than 4 people in the group, at an additional cost.
What’s Included
Other: – Flexibility; if there’s something in particular that you’d like to see that isn’t normally included in the tour, or if there’s something about the tour that you’d like to change that’s no problem at all. Equally if you were interested in shortening or lengthening the tour, this is something we could discuss.
Estimated Local Cash Needed
33 EUR – Entrance fee Documentation Centre: €3
Entrance fee Hotel zum Türken bunkers: €5.00 (seasonal opening hours apply).
Entrance fee Eagle’s Nest: Adults €28.00, Children €14.50.
Boat ride Königssee: Adults €18.50, Children €9.30.
Entrance fee Salt Mines: Adults €17.00, Children €9.50.
The itinerary for this tour is flexible, so the local payments would only be applicable if you choose to include these places in the tour