Kehlsteinhaus at Eagle's Nest

The Kehlsteinhaus (or Eagle’s Nest), has been rented out as a restaurant which is run by Hofbrauhaus. If you’re making the trip up to the Eagle's Nest, you might as well enjoy lunch from the restaurant there as well. It is also the only way to see in the inside of the house.

On a foggy, overcast day, the ride up and view from the top isn’t nearly as impressive as we've heard it can be.

The only way to get up to Kleinsthaus is by bus. Park at the parking lot next to the Obersalzberg Documentation Center and walk up to the bus station. When you arrive at the top, you will have to get a stamp for your return time. We recommend an hour to an hour and a half depending on the day and how long you take to eat.  Once there, you need to walk down a long cavern and finally take an elevator all the way to the top.

A seat at the large windows in the dining rooms gives you the view from the top. The four-mile bus ride up to the house is considered the most beautiful drive in Germany.  Unfortunately, due to the foggy conditions, we weren't able to enjoy a view as you couldn't even see more than a few feet in front of you.  If you're planning this trip, it may not be worth your time if you don't have a clear day.

From the restaurant, we ordered the open face “raw ham” sandwich, which was served with lettuce, tomato, red and green peppers, onions, pickles, and cucumbers, as well as a pork schnitzel with French fries, both of which were delicious.