High above Berchtesgaden, a destination like no other awaits—where sweeping alpine views meet history: the Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle’s Nest.
Make the most of your visit and stop by the Obersalzberg Documentation Center. Its permanent exhibition Idyll and Atrocity offers valuable insights into the history of Obersalzberg and the Nazi era.
The Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle’s Nest, sits high above Berchtesgaden at an elevation of 1,834 meters above sea level. Its history is inseparably tied to that of Obersalzberg. Between 1933 and 1945, Obersalzberg became the Nazi regime’s second most important center of power after Berlin—a place where decisions were made about persecution, war, and genocide.
The Kehlstein road is closed to public traffic, as well as to cyclists and pedestrians. To reach the top on foot or by mountain bike, take the Dalsenwinkl road along the north side of Kehlstein, which leads you up to the bus turnaround point.
After two years of preparation, technical adjustments, and numerous test runs, electric buses have been taking visitors up to Kehlstein since June 2023. Sit back in one of eight e-buses, each with 41 seats, and enjoy a quiet, comfortable ride to the top.
