Berchtesgaden , Germany

Berchtesgaden and Eagle's Nest Day Tour from Munich Embark on a guided tour of Berchtesgaden, Hitler's mountain retreat and the southern headquarters of the Nazi party on a full day coach trip from Munich. Eagle's Nest is a mountain top lodge built by the Nazis, and is a major attraction for the region. Located at 6,148 feet (1,834 meters) on top of Mt Kehlstein, the lodge has some of Germany's most amazing views of the Alps mountain range. Ironically, Hitler suffered vertigo and rarely took pleasure in the views. Due to the World War II bombings by the Royal Air Force, there is little evidence left of Hitler and the Nazi party's presence, however Eagle's Nest still stands. From mid may to October, you will have the option to take a bus ride up the mountain to see Eagle's Nest for yourself. The last 390 feet (120 meters) of the trip is in a brass-clad elevator.

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During the winter months or during inclement weather when access to Eagle's Nest is restricted, you will instead visit the world famous Salt Mines. Wearing traditional mining gear you will descend into the depths of the mine where you can see glowing salt grottoes and a subterranean salt lake.

More about Berchtesgaden

This Bavarian Alps town is located near Austria. Berchtesgaden is rich in winter sports, including skiing, and it is the home to the International Luge Association.

Dating back to the 12th century, Berchtesgaden was first known for its salt mines. In recent decades, unfortunately, this beautiful area has been associated with Nazi Germany.

This is because a good number of high-ranking members of the Nazi party lived here and relics abound still today.

Not to be found intact, however is Hitler's mountain home, the Berghof. Most remains of the notorious residence were removed in 1996 to make way for a new bus station.

If you do wish to walk in the footsteps of the original evil empire, you can visit Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest), a house with an extraordinary view that was given to the leader of the Third Reich on his 50th birthday.

There is also a nature park in Berchtesgaden which has become one of the area's biggest tourist draws.

If you happen to be in Berchtesgaden during the Christmas holidays, you might wish to watch the locals shoot their blunderbuss muskets in the air. This is an old tradition to scare away evil spirits.

Unfortunately this trick didn't work for Hitler and his lot.