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Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) – Berchtesgaden Kehlsteinhaus Tunnel D34 0807📷 Michael.F.H.Barth, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)

Berchtesgaden, Germany

History

A house on the 1,834 m Kehlstein built for Hitler in 1938, reached through a rock tunnel and brass lift. The road is closed to cars: take the bus from the Obersalzberg Documentation Centre, mid-May to October.

Nearest town
Berchtesgaden, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.6119, 13.0417
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Upper Bavaria: Tegernsee, Chiemsee and the Eagle’s Nest

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Königssee – body of water between rocky cliffsPhoto by Marija L on Unsplash
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Campsites nearby

  • Camping AllweglehenCampsite
    4 km from Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • GrafenlehenCampsite
    5 km from Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping MartinaCampsite
    9 km from Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz Winkl-LandthalCampsite
    11 km from Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz SimonhofCampsite
    13 km from Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Nord-SamCampsite
    24 km from Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)?

Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) is in Berchtesgaden, Germany, at GPS 47.6119, 13.0417. It is about 17 km from Bad Reichenhall.

Can you camp near Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Allweglehen, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)?

Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Upper Bavaria: Tegernsee, Chiemsee and the Eagle’s Nest.

What is there to see near Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Königssee (8 km), Eisriesenwelt (16 km), Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains (17 km) and Hohenwerfen Castle (18 km).

When is the best time to visit Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)?

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)