The "King's Lake" in the heart of the Berchtesgaden's Alpine National Park was indeed used by the kings of Bavaria when they spent their holidays at the Berchtesgaden Royal Palace. Today, electric-powered boats silently glide their passengers over Germany's deepest and cleanest lake to the ancient Augustine chapel of St. Bartholomew, only reached by boat.

The so-called "Eagle's Nest" was built as a 50th birthday present to Adolf Hitler from the Nazi Party. Join us for a detailed historical account of the construction and use of the Eagle's Nest, a unique mountain top conference center.

Join us for a tour of the old historic salt mines which offer fun and excitement under the mountain with a train ride deep into the mine, wooden slides to the various mine levels, an educational film and a raft ride across a brine lake.

The Almbachklamm is one of the most beautiful gorges in Bavaria. A short hike will take you up into the gorge where cascades thunder into pools of sparkling water. Little bridges spanning the falls allow good views as you ascend high into the gorge. At the foot of the gorge you will visit Germany's last marble ball mill where real marbles are still made today.

Berchtesgaden's rich history will come alive as you walk through its charming town center with its lovely facades. Take a peek into the past as you hear about the Bavarian Kings who chose Berchtesgaden's Palace as their summer residence. End this delightful tour with a stop at the Schnapps Distillery where you will see how the locals have been perfecting their tasty liqueurs for centuries... you will also have a chance to do some sampling on your own.

The tour combines the history, architectural sights and cultural highlights of Salzburg with some of the main locations used in the Sound of Music. Stops en route to Salzburg will show you the gazebo used in the film and the "von Trapp villa" used in the film. The walking tour of Salzburg will show
you the most important architectural highlights of this baroque town.

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