Berchtesgaden and Eagle's Nest Day Tour from Munich
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Berchtesgaden and Eagle's Nest Day Tour from Munich
By Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten
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Berchtesgaden’s Eagle’s Nest—Adolf Hitler’s one-time mountain hideaway—lies southeast of Munich in Germany’s Bavarian Alps. With this tour, save the hassle of trains and cabs; and absorb the scenery as you travel by air-conditioned coach. Ride an elevator to the summit, and experience the lodge and its terrace views as a guide shares its story. Lastly, enjoy time for lunch and to visit the nearby Nazi-history Documentation Center museum.
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Ages 0-99, max of 48 per group
Duration: 10h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Visit Adolf Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden on a day trip from Munich
- Skip trains and cabs: go by coach to relax and focus on the Alpine scenery
- See the lodge’s rooms and features; and soak in the views from the terrace
- Opt to have lunch (own cost) and visit the Documentation Center museum
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned, luxury coach
What's not included- Entrance fees (approx 33 Euros)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - The Eagle's Nest
- Entry/Admission - Berchtesgaden
- Entry/Admission - Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg
- Start:
- Karlsplatz 21, 80335 München, GermanyIn front of Karlsplatz 21/ Sonnenst. corner Bayerst. Take exit "G" or "F" from the basement. GMaps+: 4HQ7+GQ München Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 285011- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- In case of snow and ice, the Eagle's Nest will be closed and world famous Salt Mines will be visited instead
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 285011
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- Karlsplatz 21, 80335 München, GermanyIn front of Karlsplatz 21/ Sonnenst. corner Bayerst. Take exit "G" or "F" from the basement. GMaps+: 4HQ7+GQ München Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
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- Relax381724586760 contributionsVery Professional and Fun!Faizan was very professional and friendly, making sure we had background info and got to the places we needed to. Overall, very friendly and made sure the trip went smoothly.Written 18 September 2024
- Paradise133647195750 contributionsA thing of beauty is a joy for ever.I and my wife(Sr. citizens) traveled on 16th September on the VIP tour. The bus was very luxurious and the driver Erin was courteous and a very safe and good driver. Although it rained throughout the day,he maintained the schedule. Daisy, our guide was fabulous. She kept us informed and ensured that we were not only kept updated but also ensured that we saw everything during the tour. Highly recommended.Written 17 September 2024
- weststand840 contributionsGreat day out. Lots of walking.A thoroughly enjoyable day out. A very well organised tour and our guide Monica was good. It does perhaps go without saying, but anyone with mobility issues should think carefully. Whilst there are shuttle buses, the journey up still requires some walking and there are lots of stairs inside the castle. The tour schedule is tight and you are advised to walk back down afterwards, which takes a good 20 mins. Great day, superb scenery.Written 15 September 2024
- fcgreyes0 contributionsWell recommended tour!Amazing tour. The bus had a lot of leg room and snacks. Our guide Monika and driver Senat took great care of us. The castles were definitely worth seeing! Very much recommended!Written 15 September 2024
- kevinmI2577QH0 contributionsCastles and places wow 🤩Wow! Photos don’t do this trip justice, what a wonderful fairytale day. Both my wife and myself really enjoyed it. Faizan was great 👍🏼 😊Written 15 September 2024
- V5815VFabbyh0 contributionsGuide is niceThe places are good, but the time is a bit tight. The shuttle bus is on time, and all of the tourists are on time. However, the queue is a bit mess, and no body control the line and provide guidance to the tourists. Hope it will be improved in the future.Written 15 September 2024
- 639jiamint0 contributionsWhat an amazing day!It was a fantastic trip. Absolutely worth it. We were blessed with sunshine and perfect weather. Was - 5°c on the top of mountain but the views are amazing. The tour lead by Elisabeth and Marios were enjoyable. All instructions were really clear and we had enough time to explore around. Very knowledgeable guide and kept us well entertained for the whole trip. Would definitely book with the same company for a return trip!Written 15 September 2024
- 513lilliaa0 contributionsAn amazing experienceIt was an amazing experience! We enjoyed breathtaking views and we definitely learned a lot of interesting things thanks to our amazing tour guide Elisabeth!Written 15 September 2024
- Visitor2022040 contributionsGreat day trip from MunichGreat day trip. Our guide Alberto and our driver (whose name I forgot) were excellent. They formed a great team. We were on a deluxe tour which meant we paid a lot for snacks and coffee. We got a cold beer when we got back on the bus to head back to Munich. I highly recommend this tour.Written 14 September 2024
- damienj8960 contributionsGreat Guide, Driver, Information and premium comfy bus ride.Monika and Vlady were the perfect guides and driver. Lots of great information, while we drove to the destination, but not too much information either. ;). Comfortable premium bus, drink and snack service. The castles were a great visit and Monika and Vlady had lots of good tips and were very helpful on how to get around and make the most of the day.Written 14 September 2024
- J1168ZRpeters0 contributionsWorth every pennyExcellent tour. Well worth the money. Tour guide (Ursula) was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I would gladly do the same tour again.Written 12 September 2024
- cwashko0 contributionsEnough interesting history combined with great views and no rush feeling!Great tour!! Loved Elizabeth (happy)!!!! Can’t remember the bus drivers name but he was also wonderful ! Great tour!! Bus is so comfortable and spacious!!Written 9 September 2024
- samkDen0 contributionsWorth itThe tour was amazing we so beautiful scenery beautiful Palace with amazing gardens also went into this alpine village beautiful buildings and ended up at the Castle with breathtaking views our tour guide Elizabeth was amazing very friendly very informative I would recommend this tour.. doing the VIP ticket was absolutely worth it there were 25 of Us on the bus and each row of seats had only one seat for you a light seat with snacks water coffee on board definitely recommendWritten 8 September 2024
- BulldogBuckeye0 contributionsOutstanding day in BavariaWonderful day exploring Bavaria. The tour was terrific!!! Elisabeth, our tour guide, and Vladi, our driver, did a fantastic job!!!! Elisabeth gave a wonderful history Bavarian history lesson!! Great day!Written 8 September 2024
- annwilsonc0 contributionsRomantic RoadDriver & guide were wonderful, great recommendations. Plus lots of cold drinks esp welcome because of the unseasonal hot weather. Harburg Castle was worth the short visit. Rothenburg visit was fab. St Jakob worth a visit. The Imperial Festival added to the trip.Written 8 September 2024
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Jennifer G
2 contributions
Sept 2022 • Solo
The tourist although curt and polite seemed very annoyed when I asked a question about the website info that said cash only when it turned out to be card only. I knew it wasn’t his fault but he just seemed annoyed that I asked. Tell people before they board the bus to avoid the confusion. I was disappointed that there was hardly any historical facts given while on the tour and the small information he did give out was spoken so softly I didn’t catch most of it. I felt that I was not given a “tour” but paid for an expensive bus ride and entrance fee with someone telling me what direction to go and when to meet back on the bus. Not good at all, I wished I had paid for a better tour.
Written 7 September 2022
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Without any doubt, a private guide would be better in your case. A big tour affords, that the guide work for everyone, and sincerely not everyone want to be teached about history 10 hours. Some people just want to see the landscape, other want special information, and others just want to spend a vacation day without disturbances (like guides talking all time).
If you had contact me before, I would give you a better consultance. But you decided to do by yourself. Next time write to guide@sightseeing-munich.com
Written 7 September 2022
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Wendy R
44 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
What an amazing tour this was!! Well worth the time and money! While the Eagles Nest isn’t large and doesn’t take a lot of time, it is quite the experience to be there and learn about more of the authentic history and to visually see it. We had very dismal weather which impacted views but really added to the feeling. We walked to the top of the mountain peak. It was surprising that we were all fogged in but just as we were about to board the bus, we looked up and the fog had lifted over the Eagles Nest and we got a great view!
We were fortunate and had Elisabeth as our tour guide and Robert, as our bus driver. Elisabeth is a wealth of knowledge about the WW2 history and much more. Being a tour guide is so obviously not just her job. It is her passion and she exudes this from start to finish. Our day ended in an unfortunate manner as there was much sad flooding in the area and it was difficult to find a route that would allow us to get back to Munich. Robert did an absolutely amazing job of taking us down different backroads, some of which worked and some of which resulted in us having to back up. Both, he and Elisabeth were excellent at maneuvering this unexpected event. Again, highly recommend this tour and the very competent and engaging staff, Elisabeth and Robert.
We were fortunate and had Elisabeth as our tour guide and Robert, as our bus driver. Elisabeth is a wealth of knowledge about the WW2 history and much more. Being a tour guide is so obviously not just her job. It is her passion and she exudes this from start to finish. Our day ended in an unfortunate manner as there was much sad flooding in the area and it was difficult to find a route that would allow us to get back to Munich. Robert did an absolutely amazing job of taking us down different backroads, some of which worked and some of which resulted in us having to back up. Both, he and Elisabeth were excellent at maneuvering this unexpected event. Again, highly recommend this tour and the very competent and engaging staff, Elisabeth and Robert.
Written 4 June 2024
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Written 11 June 2024
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Vanessa Shives
Princeton, NJ40 contributions
Elizabeth was an excellent guide with equally excellent English! We learned a lot on this tour from the minute we started our drive out of the city which was appreciated, understanding some of the historical context of the buildings, streets, and districts. The tour was informative, and her instructions were very clear regarding meeting points and times.
One point - there were no wifi or charging capabilities on this bus compared to other tours I have taken in the past, so please plan accordingly since it makes for a very long day!
One point - there were no wifi or charging capabilities on this bus compared to other tours I have taken in the past, so please plan accordingly since it makes for a very long day!
Written 1 July 2023
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Written 20 July 2023
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Chris
London, UK9 contributions
This was a very informative tour, with an enthusiastic guide, who provides an abundance of interesting nuggets of information about the region, the history and notable accomplishments, throughout the journey. This is clearly what separates such a decision to book, from the chance to go it alone. All is taken care of by the tour company, which makes the very long day, go by with very few setbacks. There was enough time to enjoy and explore the site, because the interiors are rather limited in scope.
The weather is the biggest gamble, which is where Alpine regions can make or break your photo album. We arrived to a prolonged downpour. Views of and from the summit were extremely limited for the entirety of the trip, which was extremely disappointing, especially when you look at the postcards. The documentation museum is well worth time dedicated to it and the audio guide therein, is simply fascinating. The guide and driver combine wonderfully to engage the tour participants for both stretches of the long journey from Munich, pointing out and slowing down (where possible) to allow scope and splendour to be fully absorbed. Highly recommended...if only the weather was as good!
The weather is the biggest gamble, which is where Alpine regions can make or break your photo album. We arrived to a prolonged downpour. Views of and from the summit were extremely limited for the entirety of the trip, which was extremely disappointing, especially when you look at the postcards. The documentation museum is well worth time dedicated to it and the audio guide therein, is simply fascinating. The guide and driver combine wonderfully to engage the tour participants for both stretches of the long journey from Munich, pointing out and slowing down (where possible) to allow scope and splendour to be fully absorbed. Highly recommended...if only the weather was as good!
Written 1 June 2024
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Written 4 June 2024
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Nate K
8 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This was a very educational/informative tour. The tour guide Elisabeth was very prepared and able to provide information on way to destination, while at destination and on way back. Was able to answer any questions that any of the tourists had. With the documentation center being renovated we were able to go for a walk down to the ruins of the Berghof. Would recommend that anyone who has an interest in world war 2 take this tour.
Written 19 August 2022
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Written 20 August 2022
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Mumto3girls
Merseyside, UK12 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Excellent trip! Myself, my mum and two daughters (50, 72, 20, 15) booked a trip to Munich for this tour. It's something my mum has always wanted to see all her life since my grandfather fought in WW2 and received the Burma Star, her interest in WW2, Third Reich especially was cemented. We went with Gray Line Tours from Munich. Our guide was Caroline (short black hair, pink lippy, large sunglasses) and she was a lovely lady, gave us lots of information and facts about Munich, Berchtesgaden, Obersalzburg and most importantly WW2 history of Hitler's mountain residence The Kehlsteinhaus Eagle's Nest. She held our full attention for the 2 hour scenic journey to Berchtesgaden. We arrived and had time for refreshments in the nearby restaurant overlooking the mountain peaks. Then Caroline met us for our shuttle bus to take us up the Obersalzburg. It was extremely high! Then from the parking area halfway up Caroline took us in the brass elevator to The Eagle's Nest. My mum was very tearful and said she felt like she'd walked straight into a history book ! The panoramic views were just amazing! We were so lucky with the weather, beautiful crystal clear, sunny day, we could see forever. We took lots of photos to remember the day always. The snacks, drinks and souvenirs to our surprise weren't overpriced. We were able to get a seat outside on the verandahs with a priceless view. After Caroline took us back down, our group were able to browse through the souvenir shops and have a bite to eat with a view again. Then back on the comfy bus for a ride through Berchtesgaden Town, adorable, then off back to Munich with Caroline giving us lots more info about Bavaria. All in all we would do this again in a heartbeat! Excellent tour, brilliant guide, value for money, simply fantastic day, especially for my little mum. I'm so pleased I was able to make this happen for her, she was so happy. Thank you!
Written 6 June 2023
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Written 6 June 2023
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Kaleb K
11 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Great tour! Long bus ride (2 1/2 hrs), but definitely worth the wait. You go on this tour for the views and the Nazi history, not so much the eagles nest building as it is basically just a restaurant, with a small hallway museum. And I would recommend if the documentation museum is not open, to walk with Elisabeth to Hitler’s home, the trek is steep but worth it! The tour guide Elisabeth is amazing!! Definitely ask for her! Gives so much facts and information the whole ride to Berchtesgaden and the way down!
Written 31 July 2023
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Written 31 August 2023
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Nathan L
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Jul 2023 • Friends
Our tour guide was Elizabeth, and our driver was Carson. They were both excellent. When we booked the tour, we expected mainly transportation and tickets as appropriate, but little else. We were really surprised and very pleased to find out that this was a fully guided tour. Elizabeth was extremely knowledgeable about the history, and provided great historical content throughout the tour. She was also fantastic with communication about where and when to meet her to do additional guided activities throughout the afternoon, and there were plenty of guided versus self-guided options. Carson did a great job of efficiently getting us to and from the locations, and the bus was very comfortable, and featured drinks and a full lavatory. Would definitely recommend!
Written 1 July 2023
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Written 20 July 2023
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donnylovedbowling
Bloomington, IN24 contributions
The night before our Eagle’s Nest tour, lightning struck their elevator, so it was closed. Now that is obviously not Gray Line’s fault, BUT, we were not given the opportunity to choose whether or not to continue with their impromptu backup plan (in which we had zero interest). They made the reservation call to the Eagle’s Nest after we’d already embarked, and so we were basically trapped on the bus. Also, our guide didn’t do a head count or announcement before our (replacement) salt mine tour, and despite waiting right outside the entrance, our tour left without us.
After this catastrophe of a day, the company’s customer service was absolutely abysmal. The rep was rude, and we had to press them very hard for even a small partial refund.
If you can use a different tour company, do.
After this catastrophe of a day, the company’s customer service was absolutely abysmal. The rep was rude, and we had to press them very hard for even a small partial refund.
If you can use a different tour company, do.
Written 2 July 2022
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After having refunds 2 times and hot willing to understand, that we cannot call in advance without knowing how many go inside, and not willing to understand, that lightnings are not under our control I can just say: If you can read other reviews from a person who has a better understanding and definetely is not trying to go for free.
Written 3 July 2022
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Natalie M
Southampton, UK10 contributions
Booked this tour for ourselves and our teenager (16yo) for a bit of history. Bit of an early start from the city centre followed by a couple of hours' drive into the German Alps. Very good English speaking guide.
Entrance to Eagles Nest is not included - payment is card only. This is clear in the conditions but worth mentioning. The ticket also gives entrance to the museum.
Eagles Nest is ...weirdly touristy for a place with a dark history. They do a decent Apfelkuchen. The views are stunning of the weather is clear.
The museum (Dokumentationzentrum) is very thoughtfully done and worth the visit.
There is a traditional beerhall type restaurant in the same complex, which does a top Schnitzel and a couple of souvenir shops (which seemed a bit tacky given the history, but such is tourism).
This is worth the trip for the views and for history buffs.
Entrance to Eagles Nest is not included - payment is card only. This is clear in the conditions but worth mentioning. The ticket also gives entrance to the museum.
Eagles Nest is ...weirdly touristy for a place with a dark history. They do a decent Apfelkuchen. The views are stunning of the weather is clear.
The museum (Dokumentationzentrum) is very thoughtfully done and worth the visit.
There is a traditional beerhall type restaurant in the same complex, which does a top Schnitzel and a couple of souvenir shops (which seemed a bit tacky given the history, but such is tourism).
This is worth the trip for the views and for history buffs.
Written 30 October 2023
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Thanks for sharing your great feedback with us. We are glad you had a wonderful experience.
Written 17 January 2024
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Is there option to find gluten free food
Written 16 February 2023
I have a reservation for this on 8 September. It is linked to other tours on other days.
How do I cancel just the one trip?
Written 17 August 2022
Do you provide tours that include the tickets for entry into these locations?
Written 20 July 2022
The tour includes entry but does not include the fee for the special bus. You have to pay for the special bus there is no way round this, but because the price is subject to change it is not included in the price of the tour
Written 21 July 2022
we would be interested in taking the tour ONE WAY from Munich to Berchtesgaden. Then continue on our trip from there. Can you provide a one-way service including all the Berchtesgaden stops?
Written 25 August 2020
Do you ever provide a private tour for 10 people? We have 10 people who would like to visit this opportunity in a Saturday. Not sure if you would provide a private tour group?
Written 19 September 2019
Yes. Every day seasonally. Check the website
Written 27 August 2019
Is there any tours to Eagles Nest the leave on a Wednesday or a Thursday? We are only in Munich for a few days.
Written 8 August 2019
Hi, can this trip be done with 4 years old kid? Is stroller necessary to carry for kid?
Written 5 August 2019
It depends on how much you want to explore when you get to Obersalzberg. You are going to be on a bus for 1/2 the day. Back and forth from Munich, then up and down to Kehlsteinhaus. When you're up at Kehlsteinhaus, there is a lot of exploring you can do further up the mountain peak, down below you can walk to the Document Center, into the Bunkers, over to the remains of the Berghof, etc. So, if your little one is up for exploring that day - you'll definitely get more out of it. I don't recall seeing anyone with strollers - the fold-up umbrella style would be your best bet.
Written 14 August 2019
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