Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Eagle's Nest. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Tour: Eagle's Nest and Bavarian Alps Tour from Salzburg

• Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

• Private Half-Day Eagle's Nest Tour from Salzburg

• Hallstatt and The Eagle's Nest

• Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen

Admission to the Eagle’s Nest includes a bus ride from Berchtesgaden up to the mountaintop and the elevator ride to reach the building. Adult tickets start at €27.60 for a 1-way transfer or €34.70 for a round-trip; child tickets (ages 6–14) are €15.40 for a 1-way journey or €17.20 for a return trip. Kids under 5 are free.

Yes, the Eagle's Nest is not only a fascinating piece of World War II history, but an impressive mountaintop chalet with spectacular views across the Bavarian Alps. It's a popular day-trip destination from both Munich and Salzburg. To make the most of the scenery and learn more about how Hitler used the mountain retreat, leave the driving to someone else and book a guided tour.

Per one customer who booked the Private Tour: Eagle's Nest and Bavarian Alps Tour from Salzburg, "We highly enjoyed our morning at the Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden. The tour was informative and relaxing. It is so much more than just the building with spectacular views and short hikes. Our guide also found out that we were interested in filming locations for The Sound of Music and adjusted the itinerary to allow us to see some places before and after our visit to Obersalzberg. We saw many larger tours wandering around in giant packs, and are so happy we chose something private."

The Eagle’s Nest is only open in the warmer months—usually from mid-May through October—as it sits high up a rocky mountain pass and the road must be free of snow and loose stones to safely pass. Note: The site today is a restaurant, and no reservation is needed.

The Eagle’s Nest mountain restaurant has no parking, as it’s only reachable via the elevator and special bus that can take on the road’s 27 percent incline. The nearest parking option is the Hintereck parking area at Obersalzberg (fee required) with an Eagle’s Nest bus stop. You can also do a 2- to 3-hour hike from the lot.

You can visit the site without a tour and Eagle’s Nest tickets are available at the entrance, but the restaurant and Documentation Center feature high on many visitors’ lists of German historical landmarks, so tours tend to sell out quickly. If you want to take a tour in the summer, book in advance to secure your preferred date.

Most tours cover the shuttle bus from Obersalzberg, the mountain elevator, and free time at the Eagle’s Nest—which today is a panoramic mountain restaurant that offers views of the Bavarian Alps. History-focused tours might include visits to the Documentation Center Obersalzberg where exhibits about the Eagle’s Nest during World War II and underground bunkers can be seen.

To visit both the Documentation Center Obersalzberg and Eagle's Nest mountain restaurant, set aside a full day. This allows you to browse historical exhibits, travel up the mountain, and enjoy lunch with panoramic views. Many organized tours cover both in half a day, with time to visit Lake Königssee afterward.

Yes. The mountaintop chalet operates as a restaurant, with little in the way of World War II artifacts. Visit it for lunch—the kitchen is open from morning until late afternoon—or a drink while soaking up the views. Menus are available to see online on the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) official website.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Eagle's Nest. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Salzburg:

• Hellbrunn Palace (Schloss Hellbrunn)

• Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Schloss Mirabell und Mirabellgarten)

• Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg)

• Salzburg Old Town (Salzburger Altstadt)

• Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Salzburg.