Bavaria · BERCHTESGADEN TOURS
The good berchtesgaden tours fill up in summer and around the Wiesn. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk uphill through Obersalzberg with guide Claudio or Pauline, stopping at former Nazi residences and ruins before reaching Eagle’s Nest. The small group is capped at eight, and the hike takes about two to three hours. Admission to Eagle’s Nest is included; the bus back down the mountain costs extra.
“Claudio is an incredible guide. This was our second time to hire him. Would still do it again. Detour to Bavaria to find him!”
Spend four hours with a private guide exploring Obersalzberg’s bunkers, former Nazi leadership sites and Berghof ruins, with a seasonal visit to the Eagle’s Nest. Guides include Tom Lewis and Sharon. Transport from your Berchtesgaden accommodation is offered; entrance fees are extra.
“What an excellent trip we had. Tom was awesome. So informative. This tour would be great for history and non- history buffs alike. I’m so glad we took this tour. Thanks Tom!”
Meet at Outdoor Center Baumgarten, gear up, and take a short bus ride to the river near Lofer. A multilingual guide covers paddling and water safety before leading your team through the rapids. The four-hour outing includes a riverside stop with the option to jump four meters into a natural pool.
“It was a really enjoyable experience. The team kept participants engaged from start to finish, which I found very fair and well done. The rafting itself naturally depends on the river conditions, but even on a relatively calm day like ours, the guide managed to create fun and exciting moments, which we greatly appreciated. The only aspect that I think could be improved is the cleaning of the neoprene suits. From what I observed, dipping 30–40 suits briefly into two buckets of water didn’t seem very hygienic. I hope this part of the process will be enhanced in the future.”
Spend four hours with private guide Tom Lewis exploring Obersalzberg by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot. Visit the Dokumentationszentrum bunker, see the sites of former Nazi residences and walk to the ruins of Hitler’s Berghof. The tour starts and ends in Berchtesgaden, with pickup at the station or a local accommodation.
“Tom was very knowledgable and it was obvious he has lived in the area for quite some time and gotten to know the area and history thoroughly. He was kind enough to pick us up at the bus station before our tour and drop us off at a location for lunch at the end of the tour. Definitely a 5 star experience that I would recommend to anyone.”
Climb the Schützensteig in Berchtesgaden on a four-hour beginner course with a mountain guide, helmet, harness, gloves, and via ferrata kit. Learn how to secure yourself, climb, and rest on the route, whose sections range from A/B to B. Guides may include Lukas, Christoph, Helmut, or Willi, though assignments can vary.
“Onze begeleider Helmut gaf een duidelijke uitleg/instructies en was heel vriendelijk. Als we iets niet begrepen in het Duits vertaalde hij het naar het Engels. De tour was uitdagend, maar voor een beginner met goede conditie en bergwandelervaring echt prima te doen. De groep was met 5 deelnemers klein, wat maakte dat er veel persoonlijke begeleiding was. Dit was heel prettig. Daarom een absolute aanrader als je kennis wilt maken met via ferrata/klettersteigen. Deze tocht heeft mij enthousiast gemaakt voor meer klettersteigavonturen!”
Spend about seven hours with private guide Tom exploring Obersalzberg’s former Nazi compound, bunker remains, and the Eagle’s Nest when it is open. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, a close look at sites linked to Hitler, Göring, and Speer, and detailed historical context. The tour starts and ends in Berchtesgaden, not Salzburg or Munich.
“Tom was amazing! Very knowledgeable and showed us a lot of amazing sites. Would recommended this tour to all my friends.”
Spend five hours with a guide in Schneizlreuth Gorge, learning canyoning basics as you climb, swim, slide and jump into natural pools. Choose jumps from 2 to 8 meters or ask your guide to help you rappel instead. A neoprene suit, socks, helmet and harness are included; canyoning shoes can be rented for €5.
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