The Eagle's Nest
Soaring over 6,000 feet in the Bavarian Alps, this historic mountain guesthouse and former Nazi tea house offers breathtaking views and an exhibition on its past.

šŸ“œ Historic mountain guesthouse and viewpoint at 1,834 meters above sea level.
šŸ” Originally a 50th birthday present for Adolf Hitler, now a popular excursion destination with a restaurant and exhibition.

Why Go

šŸ”ļø Breathtaking panoramic views up to 200 km of German and Austrian Alps
šŸ—ļø Impressive engineering feat with Germany's steepest road and a gleaming brass elevator through the mountain
šŸ›ļø Learn about the Nazi era history at the Documentation Center
šŸ½ļø Enjoy Bavarian cuisine at the mountain restaurant

Why Avoid

šŸš« Closed during winter (November to early May)
šŸš¶ No pedestrian access on the Kehlstein road
āš ļø Can be crowded, especially during peak season

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Visit between May and October.
šŸ‘Ÿ Wear sturdy shoes for walking tours, especially if planning a summit cross walk.
ā³ Allow at least 1.5 hours for a full visit including the exhibition and views.
šŸŽŸļø Book bus tickets online in advance to avoid queues, especially for groups.
šŸšŒ Arrive at the bus departure point at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ride.
šŸ…æļø Consider public transport to Obersalzberg.

Cost

šŸ’° Discounted tickets for groups/families available only at ticket office.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open daily from early May to late October, 8:30 AM ā€“ 4:50 PM (weather-dependent). Closed annually from November 10th to approx. May 7th.

Getting There

šŸ…æļø Fee-based parking available at Obersalzberg. Access to Eagle's Nest only by special bus No.
849. ā™æ Access via special bus and elevator to the Tea House.

Last updated 28 days ago

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