Kehlstein

#57 among destinations in Germany

Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain, View point

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Nestled in the picturesque Bavarian Alps of Germany, Kehlstein Mountain commands an imposing presence. This lofty peak, rising to an elevation of 1,834 meters, is renowned for its breathtaking views and historical significance. The mountain is most famous for the Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle's Nest, a chalet-style structure perched precariously at its summit.

The Kehlsteinhaus was commissioned by the Nazi Party for Adolf Hitler's 50th birthday, intended as a retreat and place to entertain dignitaries. Its construction in 1938 was an engineering marvel, involving the carving of a road through the mountain and the building of a brass-lined elevator shaft drilled directly into the heart of the mountain to access the summit.

Today, Kehlstein is a destination for tourists from all over the world. Visitors can ascend the mountain via the panoramic Kehlsteinstraße, a road that offers stunning alpine vistas. At the summit, the Kehlsteinhaus has been converted into a restaurant with an open terrace where guests can soak in the awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountains and Salzach river valley below.

Alternative names: Elevation: 6171 ftCoordinates: 47°36'35"N, 13°2'46"E

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Kehlstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dokumentation Obersalzberg, Königssee, Jenner Mountain, Hoher Göll.

1.5 miN
Museum on history of National Socialism
Dokumentation Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden
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2.6 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Jenner Mountain
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1.5 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Hoher Göll
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1.7 miN
Museum
Berghof
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3.9 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Grünstein
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1.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohes Brett, Berchtesgaden National Park
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5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Watzmann, Berchtesgaden National Park
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2.4 miNW
Watersports, Water park, Swimming
Watzmanntherme, Berchtesgaden
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5.4 miSW
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Feuerpalven, Berchtesgaden National Park
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2.7 miNW
Museum, National park, Park
Haus der Berge, Berchtesgaden
70 min walk • The Haus der Berge in Berchtesgaden is the central information and education center of the Berchtesgaden National Park. It is supplemented by five decentralized national park information points at the major national park entrances, such as the...