Königssee & Eagle's Nest Tour

The Königssee & Eagle's Nest Tour combines alpine nature with one of the most famous viewpoints in the Alps. Deep mountain landscapes, clear lakes and impressive views characterize this day trip.
JoyPlus offers this tour as a private chauffeur-driven tour. You travel without other guests, at a relaxed pace and with personal assistance. The Eagle's Nest is located in the Bavarian Alps and offers amazing views of the surrounding landscape. This allows you to experience both destinations in a relaxed and well-organized way. In addition to impressive views, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view from the Eagle's Nest, which is located at an elevation of 1,834 meters (6,017 feet). Today, the Eagle's Nest serves as a restaurant and viewpoint, allowing guests to take in the panoramic scenery of the Alps.

Private tour with personal chauffeur

This tour is exclusively private.
A personal chauffeur will accompany you throughout the day.

The schedule remains clearly structured and flexible at the same time.
Breaks, photo stops or small adjustments are possible at any time.

So you can enjoy nature and views without time pressure.
At the same time, comfort remains high throughout.

Tour description

The tour leads to Königsseeone of the most famous mountain lakes in the Alps.
The tranquil surroundings and clear water make this place particularly impressive. Afterwards you will visit the Eagle’s Nest (Eagle’s Nest). The building is located on a secondary peak of the Göll in the Berchtesgaden Alps, surrounded by stunning mountains. The site features original elements, including a grand fireplace made of red Italian marble, which was a gift from Benito Mussolini. Today, the building is used as a restaurant and viewpoint, allowing visitors to enjoy the surrounding mountains and landscape. From here you can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding Alps. The combination of nature and panorama makes this tour varied and balanced.

Highlights of the Salzkammergut Lakes Tour

  • Visit to Lake Königssee with alpine scenery
  • Impressive mountain landscapes in Berchtesgadener Land
  • Eagle’s Nest with panoramic views of the Alps
  • The Eagle's Nest is accessible via a special bus that travels a 6.5 km mountain road with a 27% incline.
  • A separate ticket is required for the special bus to the Eagle's Nest, costing 16.10€ for adults and 9.30€ for children.
  • The Eagle's Nest is open only from mid-May to the end of October due to high elevation and weather conditions.
  • Time for walks, photos and breaks
  • Smooth ride on scenic routes
  • Private execution without external guests
  • Personal chauffeur & premium vehicle

Itinerary

Pick up & start
The tour begins with a personal pick-up by your chauffeur. The exact starting point depends on your booking.
Trip to Königssee
Quiet ride through alpine landscapes with beautiful views.
Stay at Königssee
Time for walks, photos and relaxing in nature.
Trip to the Eagle's Nest
Continue in the direction of Kehlstein with impressive mountain panoramas. To reach the Eagle's Nest, guests take a special bus that travels up a steep mountain road and passes through a long tunnel carved into the rock before they arrive at the site.
Stay at the Eagle's Nest
Time for views, photos and short breaks. The Eagle's Nest now functions as a restaurant, where visitors can enjoy Bavarian specialties while taking in a 360-degree view of the Alps.
Return journey
Comfortable return journey to the starting point.

Starting points of this tour

This tour can be started from various cities:

  • From Salzburg
    Short journey and particularly relaxed day trip
    → Königssee & Eagle's Nest Tour from Salzburg

  • From Vienna
    Full-day comfort tour with personal chauffeur
    → Königssee & Eagle's Nest Tour from Vienna

Vehicle & implementation

The tour is carried out with:

  • Mercedes minivan (up to 8 people)

  • Mercedes Limousine (up to 3 persons)

Your chauffeur always appears in a suit.
A name badge is always included at pick-up.
You will receive live tracking in real time during the entire journey.

Included / Not included

Includes:

  • Private chauffeur & premium vehicle

  • Live tracking in real time

  • WLAN & water on board

  • Individual stops & breaks

  • Pick-up and return according to starting location

Not included:

  • Tickets for the Schafbergbahn

  • Personal expenses

Frequently asked questions

Note: To avoid long queues, it is recommended to book tickets online in advance and arrive early to visit the Eagle’s Nest.

Note: The Eagle’s Nest contains limited historical information inside and primarily functions as a restaurant today.

Note: For those interested in the history of the Nazi regime, it is highly recommended to visit the nearby Dokumentation Obersalzberg museum and the underground bunkers. The museum provides extensive historical context and educational exhibits, while the underground bunkers offer a unique look at the extensive tunnel systems and shelters used during World War II.

You can find further information on our page FAQ

The duration is approx. 8 to 12 hours, depending on the starting point.

Yes, the tour is exclusively private.

No, there is no tour guide as standard.
We are happy to organize one through our partners on request.

The process is flexible and can be adapted to your wishes.