Hitler’s Mountaintop Headquarters - Eagle’s Nest
This post is intended to bring attention to the feat of engineering, impressive architecture as well as the stunning alpine views associated with Eagle’s Nest.
The Nazi-constructed building was erected atop the summit of the Kehlstein, a rocky outcrop that rises above Obersalberg in southeaster Germany. Eagle’s Nest was completed in 1938 and is considered a historical site. It was not damaged during the war, so it looks just like it did in April of 1945. It was used by members of the Nazi party for government and social meetings.
Over 3,000 men were paid to work day and night, winter and summer, for 13 months to complete the project. The road was blasted out of the mountainside, passing through five tunnels and a hairpin turn to get to the tunnel entrance. Twelve worker died during the construction. It is still considered Germany’s highest altitude road.
Today, Eagle’s Nest is open seasonally as a restaurant, beer garden and tourist site.
Here is what caught my eye, I hope you enjoy!
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What you should know:
You could spend a couple of hours to an entire day exploring here.
There is a restaurant and beer garden.
If you have a fear of heights, this may not be for you.
There are restrooms.
There is a few walking trails up there.
Because of the road conditions to the tunnel entrance, there is a bus to take you from the parking lot to the tunnel entrance.
If you do not want to take the bus, there is a streneous well marked hiking trail which can take anywhere from 2.5 - 4 hours one way.
Eagle’s Nest is only accessible from mid-May through October because of snow.
Tickets can also be purchased online, in person or through Viator.
Open seasonally; check the website for days and hours of operation.
Location: Kehlstein Busabfahrt Hintereck, Berchtesgaden, 83471
For more information: Eagle’s Nest
