Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen | La Vacanza Travel

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

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: Austria, Austrian Alps, Salzburg
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  • 9 hours
  • Salzburg
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Spend a day in the Alps and visit the Eagle's Nest, 'The Where Eagle's Dare Castle' of Werfen and admire at the Golling Waterfalls. Next to the historical Eagle's Nest the 11th century Fortress Hohenwerfen, one of the most magnificent mountain fortifications in the Alps, is another top highlight of this 8-hour private tour from Salzburg.

From April 1st to about May 10th (depends on the snow conditions of the year), the Eagle's Nest direct access road is closed, alternatively we offer to visit the Rossfeld summit instead. From this vantage point, soak in panoramic views of the stunning Austrian and Bavarian Alps and the nearby Eagle's Nest. Feel free to choose this option also when Eagle's Nest is opened if you prefer a much less crowded, more local site than the Eagle's Nest.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Salzburger Altstadt, Altstadt, Salzburg Austria

Meet your professional local guide and driver at your Salzburg hotel and hop on board of your luxury minivan. Afterward, your journey will take you on a scenic route to the Obersalzberg Region. Dive deeper into the area's history with a visit to the Obersalzberg and the Berghof ruins. The Berghof, located at 3000 ft elevation, was Hitler’s former mountain residence at the Obersalzberg.

Stop At: Hotel zum Türken, Hintereck 2, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany

Dive deeper into the area's history with a visit to the Obersalzberg, the Hotel zum Tuerken, and the Berghof ruins. The Berghof, located at 3000 ft elevation, was Hitler’s former mountain residence at the Obersalzberg. The Hotel zum Tuerken was used by the Nazis and is very close to Hitler's Berghof. Today the Hotel zum Tuerken is private.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Eagle's Nest, dokumentatIon Obersalzberg, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria Germany

From the Obersalzberg you will access the Eagle's Nest with special busses and elevator. You will have 2 hours at the Eagle's Nest. Take a stroll to the very close summit Kehlstein to overlook the picturesque Bavarian and Austrian Alps. From November 1st, 2020 until about May 10th, 2021 (depends on the snow conditions of the year), the Eagle's Nest direct access road is closed alternatively, we offer to visit the Rossfeld summit instead. From this vantage point, soak in panoramic views of the stunning Austrian and Bavarian Alps and the nearby Eagle's Nest. Feel free to choose this option also when Eagle's Nest is opened if you prefer a much less crowded, more local site than the Eagle's Nest.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gollinger Wasserfall, Wasserfallstrasse, Golling an der Salzach Austria

Returning at the Obersalzberg the drive goes on backroads to a hidden gem of the area, the natural wonder of Golling Waterfalls.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Burg Hohenwerfen, Burgstrasse 2, Werfen 5450 Austria

Castle of Werfen is one of the most magnificent mountain fortifications in the Alps and was also used in the “Where Eagle’s Dare” movie with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood. It was the castle of Werfen which was used as Eagle’s Nest, not the original location at the Bavarian Alps. Enjoy some good Austrian lunch right at the castle before you will marvel at the bird-of-prey show conducted by historic State Falconers, mainly featuring native free-flying raptors!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Sound of Music Trail, Markt 24, Werfen 5450 Austria

The Sound of Music meadow (Do-Re-Mi), at the hills above the village Werfen, is offering a stunning view over the Salzach river valley and the castle of Werfen.

Return to your Salzburg accommodation or city center of Salzburg at the end of the day.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Salzburger Altstadt, Altstadt, Salzburg Austria

After eight hours exploring the Eagle's Nest and the Where Eagle's Dare Castle of Werfen, your private tour will conclude with drop-off at your Salzburg City hotel or any other location in Salzburg.

Inclusions
  • Professional local private guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Private tour
  • Local taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines

Exclusions
  • Bus and elevator to the Eagle's Nest, EUR 30,80 per person
  • Entrance to Werfen Castle including birds-of-prey: EUR 14,40 per person
  • Food and Drinks (lunch)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We'll pick you up from any hotel or address (airbnb etc.) in Salzburg, if your hotel is not in the list, then just mention it and we'll pick you up from there.


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours


User's Reviews

traffic-cone

19 Oct, 2023

I had high expectations for this tour but the scenery, our guide and the castles surpassed everything. Our guide Patrick was beyond excellent; knowledgeable, friendly and on every detail went the extra mile e.g. in the morning we stopped at the Gollinger waterfall which was an unexpected but beautiful treat. And then at lunchtime he'd made a reservation for us on the off chance at a hotel local to the Eagles Nest. We had a fantastic meal sitting on the roof terrace with views of the castle in a restaurant we would never have found ourselves. In addition Patrick had collected pictures, information & anecdotes which further enhanced the whole experience. It was a glorious day weather wise & I cannot praise Patrick highly enough. If you enjoy history, scenery and want a charming, knowledgeable & entertaining guide then this is the tour for you.

laura_l

01 Oct, 2023

We took the tour to Eagle’s Nest and Berchtesgaden from Salzburg. The tour guide was punctual and professional. He drove us to our destination and pointed out several areas on the route! It was spectacular scenery and the tour guide/driver knew the area well! He maneuvered the traffic well and took different routes to and from so we could see different scenery. We were very pleased with this group and would recommend!

Heidi_G

15 Sep, 2023

Our tour guide was phenomenal. She knew so much about the waterfall, Zugspitze and Neuschwanstein, as well as the entire surrounding area. It was a full day, but we got in a lot of sightseeing to several major attractions. She was also very accommodating in taking us to not one but two Sound of Music filming locations along the way. This is a trip not to be missed! Also noteworthy: her driving was superb. We have now been on several private tours where the guide’s driving was reckless.

Jack_G

27 Jul, 2023

Our Driver and guide Patrick was simply marvelous - he brought the entire experience to life - so fun and knowledgable - we felt like we were spending the day with another family member👍🎉

Jenny_T

23 Sep, 2022

The day we were to visit The Eagles Nest, it snowed on the mountain tops and the conditions were windy so the Eagles Nest was closed. Our excellent guide, Lena, worked with us to customize our day and it was one of the best days of our vacation. Lena was an excellent and fun guide and she had fantastic ideas to replace The Eagles Nest (which we were able to view from below).

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