Berchtesgaden and the Eagle's Nest
The best Berchtesgaden Eagle's Nest tours
Königssee boat days, the Obersalzberg documentation center and private Alpine drives that included the Eagle's Nest. Here is what each tour still includes after the October 2026 fire, with honest advice on what you will actually see, refunds if the plan changes, and mountain weather.
See our 4 picks
The Eagle's Nest above Berchtesgaden is closed until further notice after a fire on 23–24 October 2026. The best Berchtesgaden tour from Munich right now is a Königssee day trip, from €130 with hotel pickup.
The Dokumentation Obersalzberg, the history museum nearby, stays open, except on 1 November and 16–24 November 2026. Bought a Kehlstein bus ticket online? Berchtesgaden's tourism office has a refund form.
Our 4 picks for Berchtesgaden tours from Munich
The Königssee day runs as listed. The three private tours include the Eagle's Nest, which is closed, so ask what replaces it. Tours that visit only the Eagle's Nest can't run while it is closed; we will list them again when it reopens. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026.
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from €130 per person Our top pick 9 hours 4.6 (237) reviews on GetYourGuide
Königssee day tour by van
A 9-hour van trip with hotel pickup to Berchtesgaden and Lake Königssee, with a boat to St. Bartholomä. The boat (€23 to €29) is paid in cash to the guide. From mid-October to mid-April, the boat goes only to St. Bartholomä.
Best for Lake and mountain views
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from €374 per person 10 hours 4.6 (15) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private Eagle's Nest and Obersalzberg tour
Eagle's Nest closed after the October 2026 fire: ask the operator what replaces it. A private 10-hour day with hotel pickup to the Dokumentation Obersalzberg and Ramsau or Königssee. The listing itself suggests Mount Jenner when the Eagle's Nest is shut.
Best for History visitors with a private car
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from €650 per group up to 3 8 hours 5.0 (12) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private Alpine day with Tegernsee
Eagle's Nest closed after the October 2026 fire: ask the operator what replaces it. A private 8-hour day for up to 3 guests, with pickup and a stop at Lake Tegernsee. Entrance fees are extra.
Best for A small private party, up to 3
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from €352 per person 9 hours 5.0 (1) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private Königssee and Obersalzberg day
Eagle's Nest closed after the October 2026 fire: ask the operator what replaces it. A private 9-hour day with pickup to the Dokumentation Obersalzberg and its bunkers, Königssee and Ramsau. The boat is extra; the Eagle's Nest was an optional extra on this tour.
Best for A private lake day
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Berchtesgaden tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Still runs as listed? | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
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| Königssee day tour by van | €130 per person | 9 hours | Yes | Lake and mountain views | Not affected by the closure, with hotel pickup. Rated 4.5 from 237 reviews. |
| Private Eagle's Nest and Obersalzberg tour | €374 per person | 10 hours | Eagle's Nest part closed | History visitors with a private car | Private, with the Obersalzberg museum. Rated 4.6, but from only 15 reviews. |
| Private Alpine day with Tegernsee | €650 per group up to 3 | 8 hours | Eagle's Nest part closed | A small private party, up to 3 | Private for up to 3 people. Rated 5.0, but from only 12 reviews. |
| Private Königssee and Obersalzberg day | €352 per person | 9 hours | Eagle's Nest part closed | A private lake day | Private, with the lake and the museum. Rated 5.0, but from only 1 review. |
€130 per person9 hours 4.6 (237)
Details
- Still runs as listed?
- Yes
- Who it suits
- Lake and mountain views
- Why we picked it
- Not affected by the closure, with hotel pickup. Rated 4.5 from 237 reviews.
Private Eagle's Nest and Obersalzberg tour
€374 per person10 hours 4.6 (15)
Details
- Still runs as listed?
- Eagle's Nest part closed
- Who it suits
- History visitors with a private car
- Why we picked it
- Private, with the Obersalzberg museum. Rated 4.6, but from only 15 reviews.
Private Alpine day with Tegernsee
€650 per group up to 38 hours 5.0 (12)
Details
- Still runs as listed?
- Eagle's Nest part closed
- Who it suits
- A small private party, up to 3
- Why we picked it
- Private for up to 3 people. Rated 5.0, but from only 12 reviews.
Private Königssee and Obersalzberg day
€352 per person9 hours 5.0 (1)
Details
- Still runs as listed?
- Eagle's Nest part closed
- Who it suits
- A private lake day
- Why we picked it
- Private, with the lake and the museum. Rated 5.0, but from only 1 review.
- Pickup included for all 4.
- All 4 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Does Hitler's Eagle's Nest still exist?
The building still stands in part, but a fire destroyed much of it on 23–24 October 2026, and the whole area is closed with no reopening date.
The bus, the elevator, the hiking trails and the view from outside are all closed.
For Nazi-era history closer to Munich, see our page on tours of the Dachau memorial.
The Eagle's Nest, its bus and its elevator are closed until further notice after the fire of 23–24 October 2026.
Where is the Eagle's Nest in Germany?
The Eagle's Nest stands on the Kehlstein mountain above Berchtesgaden, at 1,834 m (6,017 ft).
The Kehlsteinhaus above Berchtesgaden: road, bus and elevator
The Kehlsteinhaus is the German name of the Eagle's Nest. A 6.5 km (4-mile) road climbs to it, and a 124 m elevator takes you to the top.
The Kehlstein bus normally leaves from the Hintereck car park at Obersalzberg. Walking up from Hintereck takes about 2 to 3 hours.
There is no direct train from Munich to Berchtesgaden: the fastest takes about 3 hours with one change. From Berchtesgaden station, bus 838 goes to the Dokumentation Obersalzberg.
Our Kehlsteinhaus Eagle's Nest guide covers the train and bus on your own. For tickets in the city, see our guide to Munich public transport.
By car you skip the train change and can add Lake Königssee on the same day.
Lake Königssee by boat
The Königssee boat to St. Bartholomä costs €23.40 return, or €11.70 one way. You can pay in cash, by card or online.
On the Königssee van tour, the guide collects the boat fare in cash.
More to do in Berchtesgaden, Germany
The Dokumentation Obersalzberg is a history museum on the mountain. Entry is €4.50, and under 18s go free.
Plan 1.5 to 2 hours, including the bunker. The museum recommends it for ages 12 and up.
It is closed on 1 November and from 16 to 24 November 2026.
Berchtesgaden Eagle's Nest tickets and refunds after the fire
No Eagle's Nest tickets are sold while it is closed. If you bought a Kehlstein bus ticket online, Berchtesgaden's tourism office has a refund form.
The ticket office was at Salzbergstraße 45 in Berchtesgaden. For tours, ask the operator what replaces the Eagle's Nest before you travel.
Other Alpine days are in our day trips from Munich.
Tips for a Berchtesgaden trip
Check the closure when you book
The Eagle's Nest is closed until further notice. Check berchtesgaden.de on the day you book.
If your plans change
All four picks show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Ask the operator what replaces the Eagle's Nest, and cancel if it doesn't suit you.
Bring cash for the boat
The Königssee van tour asks for the boat fare in cash.
Dress for the mountains
One operator says the Eagle's Nest normally runs May to October, and offers Mount Jenner instead in winter. Pack a warm layer.
Eagle's Nest tours: questions and answers
Can you tour Hitler's Eagle's Nest right now?
Where is the Eagle's Nest?
Does Hitler's Eagle's Nest still exist?
What is there to do in Berchtesgaden?
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