Eagle's Nest Berchtesgaden Private Tour: WWII Hidden Sites

Walk the bunker tunnels and stand where Hitler's teahouse stood, with access to sites tourists rarely reach.

A private full-day WWII historical tour of Berchtesgaden covers the Eagle's Nest, the Obersalzberg compound, and the lesser-known ruins and bunker sections that reveal the extent of the Nazi complex. Your guide leads you through the underground tunnel system, to the panoramic views from the Berghof ruins, and to the homes and headquarters of Nazi leadership scattered across the mountainside. The tour runs seven hours with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Obersalzberg30m
2. Eagle's Nest2h
3. Berchtesgaden National Park4h

Explore WWII sites around Berchtesgaden

• Visit underground bunker complex
• Tour Eagle's Nest on Kehlstein mountain
• Explore ruins of Hitler's Berghof home
• See site of Hitler's private Tea House
• Visit Hermann Göring's former home
• Visit Albert Speer's home and studio
• See former RSD Headquarters
• Explore ruins of workers' theatre hall
• Visit abandoned old military hospital
• See former Reich Chancellery
• Visit former SS officers' housing

The experience

The tour centers on the Obersalzberg, the mountain compound where Hitler built his retreat and the Nazi leadership established their headquarters. You'll descend into the original bunker complex (a network of tunnels and chambers carved into the rock), and walk the same passages used during the Third Reich. The guide explains the layout and purpose of each section, grounding the history in the physical space itself rather than a distant narrative.

The Eagle's Nest, perched at 6,017 feet on the Kehlstein mountain, is the visual anchor of the day (open mid-May through October depending on weather, if you visit November through mid-May, the tour includes an in-depth historical account and an extended driving route to other WWII sites instead). Inside the building, you'll see the original marble fireplace and the brass elevator, details that survive from the era. On clear days the Bavarian Alps and the valley spread out below in panoramic views. The same vistas Hitler had from his teahouse.

What sets this tour apart is access to the hidden locations most groups skip: the ruins of the Berghof, Hitler's former home; the site of his private tea house; Hermann Göring's former residence; Albert Speer's home and studio; the abandoned military hospital; the workers' theatre hall; and the SS officers' housing. Your guide navigates these scattered ruins and lesser-known structures across the mountainside, piecing together the full geography of the complex rather than stopping only at the famous landmarks. The private format means the pace and depth of explanation stay with your group alone.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• live English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Berchtesgaden.
• access to the Eagle's Nest (mid-May to October) or extended WWII sites tour (November to mid-May).
• entry to the Obersalzberg bunker tunnels.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 39

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Discover Eagle's Nest Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to spend a full day on WWII history and are willing to walk between scattered ruins and bunker sections across the mountainside: the private format and extended itinerary let your guide cover the lesser-known sites that rushed group tours skip. If the Eagle's Nest building is closed (November through mid-May), the tour pivots to an in-depth driving route of other historical locations, so the depth of coverage stays the same even when the summit site is inaccessible.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is inside the Eagle's Nest building when I visit?

The Eagle's Nest contains original features from the Nazi era, including a massive marble fireplace and a brass elevator that still functions. The building sits at the summit of Kehlstein mountain and offers panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps and the valley below. The Eagle's Nest is open mid-May through October. Outside those months, the tour includes a detailed historical account of the building and an extended driving route to other WWII sites in the area instead.

Can I actually walk through the underground bunker tunnels?

Yes, the tour includes access to an original section of the vast bunker complex buried beneath the Obersalzberg compound. You'll explore the meandering tunnels and cavernous chambers that were part of the Nazi underground network, with your guide explaining the layout and historical context of each section.

Will I see the ruins of Hitler's home?

The Berghof, Hitler's former residence, survives as ruins on the mountainside. The tour includes a visit to the site where you can experience the panoramic views that once looked out from his house, giving you a sense of the location and its strategic position within the compound.

What other Nazi leaders' sites does the tour cover?

Beyond the main attractions, the tour visits the homes and studios of Hermann Göring and Albert Speer, the former RSD Headquarters, the site of Hitler's private tea house, the abandoned military hospital, the workers' theatre hall, and the former SS officers' housing. These scattered locations across the mountainside reveal the full extent of the Nazi compound rather than just the most famous spots.

How long is the tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs seven hours and includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a live English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup in Berchtesgaden. Food and drinks are not included, and entry to the Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg Bunkers is separate. All tours start and end in Berchtesgaden. Pickups from Salzburg or Munich are not available.