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15 Best Eagle's Nest & Berchtesgaden Tours

The Bavarian day trips across the border: the Eagle’s Nest’s mountaintop history handled seriously, Berchtesgaden’s alpine lakes and salt mines toured by miners’ slide. The brass elevator up the peak is original and the views excuse nothing.

1.Eagle’s Nest and Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

Discover the Bavarian Alps and WWII history on this 4.5-hour tour from Salzburg to Eagle’s Nest and Berchtesgaden, with stunning views and expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Found the history/info guide provided was very interesting. Eagles Nest was definitely worth seeing. I would have liked more time in the quaint town of Berchtesgaden to eat and browse shops/village .. one hour was not enough if you want to have a enjoyable lunch…”

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2.Skip-the-Line: Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

Discover the Eagles Nest from Salzburg with this half-day tour, featuring skip-the-line access, stunning alpine views, and insightful guides.

★ 4.5

“Well worth it! Busses were very efficient, and well planned. This is soooo high up on the mountain, that you may rethink it if you’re scared of heights. Very interesting. Would highly recommend!”

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3.Skip-The-Line Salt-Mines and Bavarian Mountains Tour from Salzburg

Explore Austria’s salt mines and Bavarian Alps with this 4-hour guided tour from Salzburg, featuring underground adventures, scenic drives, and charming towns.

★ 4.5

“So much more than just a tour of the salt mines! The bus takes a scenic road past the Eagles Nest with an stop for a photo opportunity, as well as stops in the town of Berchtesgaden for an hour for shopping and walking around.…”

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5.Bavarian Salt Mine Tour and Berchtesgaden

Discover Bavaria’s salt mines and Berchtesgaden with this 4-hour guided tour from Salzburg, including underground boat rides, historical insights, and Bavarian tastes.

★ 4.6

“Really enjoyed the mines, the drive out there was very informative and enjoyable, we had great company in the other visitors and all round a great morning out”

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6.Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and Salt Mines Day Trip

Combine Salzburg’s salt mines and iconic Sound of Music sights on this full-day tour, blending adventure, scenery, and film history for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“The salt mine tour was the highlight of both tours. Our guide Leopold was so knowledgeable and funny with his stories. He made the whole trip. If you can request him I suggest you do. The Sound of Music tour on the bus was very…”

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7.Salzburg: Sound of Music and Salt Mines Tour

Experience the scenic Bavarian Alps, visit a historic salt mine, and explore iconic Sound of Music filming sites—all in one well-reviewed day tour from Salzburg.

★ 4.7

“The tour was an amazing experience and great value for money. Walter, the guide for the salt mines tour, was really knowledgeable and engaging. The salt mine itself was immersive and interesting. The highlight was the boat ride across the mirror like lake in the…”

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8.Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg

Discover Austria’s beauty with this small-group tour from Salzburg to Hallstatt and the salt mines, blending scenic drives, history, and fairy-tale landscapes.

★ 4.5

“Great tour through the amazing countryside to Hallstatt. Lots of great commentary from a local very passionate guide with great information.”

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9.Bavarian Mountains including Berchtesgaden from Salzburg

Discover the Bavarian Alps from Salzburg with this 4-hour guided tour. Explore Königssee, Berchtesgaden, and see Hitler's Eagle’s Nest — great views and local insights included.

★ 4.0

“Great tour and our guide Alenka was super friendly and knowledgeable. We learned so much about the history, loads of fun facts and numerous stops at all the picturesque sites”

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10.Private Tour: Eagle’s Nest and Bavarian Alps Tour from Salzburg

Discover the Eagles Nest and Bavarian Alps on this private Salzburg tour, featuring stunning views, expert guides, and flexible, personalized experiences.

★ 5.0

“My guide was Peter. He came to pick me up, (and dropped me off), right at my hotel. The whole way he educated me on Austria and Germany, as well as some great history!!! I loved it because I could ask all the historical questions…”

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12.Salzburg like an eagle: tandem paragliding from Gaisberg

Experience breathtaking paragliding from Gaisberg near Salzburg with expert guides, stunning city views, and memorable photos for $225. Book now.

★ 4.7

“If you’re thinking about going paragliding near Salzburg, this is the service to book. Hoja did an absolutely tremendous job - he went above and beyond my expectations. He brought a jacket for me when I didn’t have one, was detailed and thorough in his…”

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13.Private Half-Day Eagle’s Nest Tour from Salzburg

Discover the Eagles Nest and Berchtesgaden in a private half-day tour from Salzburg. Enjoy personalized guides, stunning views, and rich WWII history.

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent tour guide! Lots of knowledge, very easy going, great conversation… we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Go early to avoid the major crowds and a pro tip from our guide: sit on the right side of the bus (facing the front) for…”

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14.Hallstatt and The Eagle’s Nest

Discover the highlights of Austria with a private guided tour to UNESCO-listed Hallstatt and the Eagle's Nest, including transport, tickets, and scenic stops.

★ 5.0

“Patrick was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very professional guide. He did everything he could to make our experience as enjoyable as possible. We saw beautiful places along the way that we would not have seen had we not done the tour. Hallstatt was charming, peaceful…”

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15.Eagle’s Nest and ‘The Where Eagles Dare Castle’ of Werfen

Discover Salzburg’s iconic landmarks on a private day trip visiting the Eagle’s Nest, Werfen Castle, and stunning Alps viewpoints with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful all-day private tour with Patrick! We were not able to visit The Eagle's Nest because an earlier snowfall and avalanche blocked access to the hilltop site. Instead, Patrick offered a couple of options and we chose to visit the beautiful Gollinger…”

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More Eagle's Nest & Berchtesgaden Tours

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