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Bavarian Alps and Eagle’s Nest Tour from Salzburg
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Key Highlights
- Smartphone voucher accepted – No need to print!
- Fairytale landscapes and an adventure with a difference
- A fascinating tour for anyone interested in WW2 history
- Travel by special elevator to Adolf Hitler′s alpine retreat
- Breathtaking mountain views from Eagle′s Nest
- Magnificent photo-opportunities at every turn
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
15 May – 31 Oct: Daily
Duration4½ hours
Start time8:45am
Meeting PointBus-terminal, Mirabellplatz, right in front of St. Andrä Church.
Ending Point
(Please reach atleast 15 minutes prior to tour start time.)Tour ends at Bus-terminal, Mirabellplatz.
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
Travel through magnificent scenery to “Eagle’s Nest” – Adolf Hitler’s alpine hideaway – on this half-day trip to the Bavarian Alps.Your journey takes you across the Austro-German border, along the Königsee River Valley and through breathtaking landscapes to Obersalzberg.
Now the most exciting part begins. From Obersalzberg you will be transported to Eagle's Nest by both elevator and bus. The adventurous bus ride along the steep rock walls and deep gorges takes about 20 minutes and provides spectacular views. The buses are equipped with special engines and brakes to transport you safely through the treacherous terrain.
You will see splendid views up to the “Hoher Goll” and across the snow-capped peaks of the Bavarian Mountains. From the 365 foot (111 m) elevator you enter Eagle's Nest at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,524 meters), a truly memorable experience.
Itinerary
For your Bavarian Alps and Eagle’s Nest from Salzburg you can be picked up from designated meeting points.
Board your coach or minivan and head out of town. After passing the hunting castle of Hellbrunn, you will cross the old Austrian-German border into Bavaria. Drive on through picture post-card scenery, along the Konigsee River Valley, and through the Bavarian Alps, their lower slopes dotted with pretty farmhouses.
You will arrive at Obersalzberg, at the foot of Eagle’s Nest mountain. Obersalzberg is a place of great historic significance, being the home and headquarters of Adolf Hitler in World War II.
Drive up the mountain to the bus terminal. Then change to special coaches equipped to take you up the rest of the ascent to a brass elevator that transports you to the “Eagle’s Nest” – perched on top of a crag and surrounded by precipitous slopes.
On the way up, you will have splendid views across snow-capped peaks to the Hoher Göll, a 2,522 m (8,274 ft) high mountain and the highest peak of the Göll massif, which straddles the border between Bavaria and Austria.
The aptly named Eagle’s Nest was built as a teahouse for Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday. The construction was a considerable feat of engineering owing to its mountain-top location. A restaurant now stands on the site.
From Eagle’s Nest you will have magnificent views of the snowy tops of the Bavarian Alps and the surrounding countryside.
At the end of the trip you will be driven back to Salzburg and will be dropped back at Mirabellplatz.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Transportation in an air-conditioned bus or minivan
- English and German-speaking driver/guide
- Elevator and bus transfer up Mt Obersalzberg
Exclusions
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Food and beverages
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Please note & Additional info
Please note
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.
Please bring your passport/photo ID and valid visa with you on the tour.
Voucher information: No need to print! If you are travelling with a smartphone or tablet you can present your voucher on your device for this activity.
Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have
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Shubhro Chakravarty, India, 07/Jun/2017 -
Bavarian Alps and Eagle's Nest
This tour is packed with do's and don't, so bring a piece of paper and pencil so you can write all the necessaries down, such as how long you have at the Eagle's Nest, how long...
Marian N. Hogan, United States, 04/Sep/2016 -
The views at Eagle's nest is fantastic and that's about it
Half the tour is spent on bus and at a small town for lunch (can't rem the name of the town), wished i can spend more time at the eagle's nest. Walter, our guide, very...
KATHY LIN LJ, Singapore, 06/Sep/2016 - Read all
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