Berchtesgaden - Berchtesgaden Salt Mines - Eagle's Nest - Salzburg

Route: Innsbruck - Berchtesgaden - Berchtesgaden Salt Mines - Eagle's Nest - Salzburg - Innsbruck
Duration: 11 h
Firstly we will arrival to Berchtesgaden.The town of Berchtesgaden was formed around the Collegiate Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, built in 1102. The town grew and by the 1500s there was a bustling marktplatz (market square) with a farmers' market . The tower of the Hirschenhaus (deer House) punctuates the Alp-backed skyline. The altstadt (old town) is beautifully adorned with intricate murals. Known as lüftlmalerei (Bavarian frescoes), Berchtesgaden has the oldest non-religious murals in the Bavarian Alps. The Hirschenhaus's 1610 Monkey Facade looks like a historical scene when standing back, but on closer review you see the townspeople have monkey faces. According to a local historian, this unusual work of art was done to spite the patrons who wouldn't pay. Where we will dive into the world of salt in the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines and enjoy a unique atmosphere deep in the Bavarian Alps. A miners' train will take you 650 meters into the mountain itself, where a gigantic salt cathedral with a spectacular miner's slide awaits. 3D animations depicting the mining of salt are presented in an exciting way and the one hour tour, as well as the boat trip across the underground salt lake, provide an unforgettable experience beneath the ground. After we will visit to Kehlsteinhaus, better known as the Eagle's Nest. This 1,834 meter point provides panoramic views of the surrounding Alps, but most people want to see where Hitler stepped foot....no matter how briefly. This outpost was a gift to Adolf Hitler on his 50th birthday in 1939. The construction was difficult because of its location and includes Germany's steepest road which is still closed much of the year. An elevator inside the mountain, powered by the same motor as a German submarine, climbs the 400-feet to the top. Lavish decor like a red marble fireplace from Mussolini made this remote site perfect for receiving official guests of the state. Too bad Hitler's fear of heights and claustrophobia prevented him from visiting more than a few times. Next we will drive to Salzburg where we will take the tour takes you past the Mirabell Gardens, Mozarteum (music academy) - Marionette Theatre, Landestheatre (Regional Theatre) - Markart Square then over the river Salzach passing Mozarts Birthplace, Getreidegasse, Blasius Church, Horse pond and Festival Halls - Then via the Sigmundsgate into the Riedenburg area passing by the Hohensalzburg Fortress to the Nonntal area with the famous Nonnberg Abbey. After excursion you will take a free time and after that we will return to Innsbruck.
Price: Per person