Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Spend a day in the Alps and visit the Eagle's Nest, 'The Where Eagle's Dare Castle' of Werfen and admire at the Golling Waterfalls. Next to the historical Eagle's Nest the 11th century Fortress Hohenwerfen, one of the most magnificent mountain fortifications in the Alps, is another top highlight of this 8-hour private tour from Salzburg.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Salzburger Altstadt
Meet your professional driver-guide at your Salzburg hotel and begin your journey towards the Bavarian Alps. Leaving the historic city behind, enjoy a scenic drive through the Salzach Valley on your way to the first highlight of the day, Hohenwerfen Castle.
Fortress Hohenwerfen
Castle of Werfen is one of the most magnificent mountain fortifications in the Alps and was also used in the “Where Eagle’s Dare” movie with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood. It was the castle of Werfen which was used as Eagle’s Nest, not the original location at the Bavarian Alps. Marvel at the birds of prey show of the historic state falconers, where you can see mainly native birds of prey in free flight!
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Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Luxury transportation in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class van with air conditioning
Private tour led by a professional, English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Eagle’s Nest bus and elevator (payable on site)
Burg Hohenwerfen
Food and drinks (lunch stop during the tour)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best guide in Austria. Lena
Mark D,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the money. Know that you have to pay for the attractions, not included in price. My guide Lena was or is the best. Ask for her.
Unbelievable tour. Patrick is the best !
Y9990CDkurtb,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an unbelievable experience on this tour. Patrick was our guide and was the best! The combination of his knowledge and personality made for an exceptional day. The scenery and historical explanations by Patrick were second to none. I would recommend to anybody
Do not miss the best guide in Salzburg
L9847TIericr,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick made our first full day in Salzburg the BEST. This is who you want introducing you to this spectacular region: a local expert who’s down-to-earth, personable, funny, courteous and so knowledgeable. It was raining, so Patrick gave us some immediate great options — we loved that flexibility and wound up having a fascinating day seeing Salzburg highlights, beautiful German towns, WWII bunkers, the remains of Hitler’s house where so many monstrous acts were devised…. eerie but fascinating. Then to Eagle’s Nest for the can’t-miss trip inside. Patrick navigated the roads AND all our questions with ease. You can tell he loves history which makes this tour so vivid and fascinating. Great person, clear communication, excellent advice both during and after (we’ll try that Kaasknocken you recommended!) — we’ll be telling everyone we meet about Patrick. Five stars. Can we add another? SIX STARS.
Great experience, excellent tour guide. Highly recommend to everyone.
anupam64,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day. Beautiful country, significant history. A special mention to our guide Patrick. He was great, highly recommended.
Excellent tour!!
840meghann,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manfred was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and had great recommendations. I would recommend him to everyone!
impressive
Adventure43334950446,May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100 percent worth having seen once, but also sad, useless, given events....
Family trip to Austria.
Inspire00068001454,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with Gabi as our guide. The timing of everything was perfectly coordinated. The highlight of the day was the falconry show at Werfen castle. Then on to a fabulous lunch at the Eidelweiss hotel in Berchtesgarden. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate for views at Eagles Nest but we still really enjoyed seeing it, and stopping by the site of Hitlers home.
Fabulous private tour of two famous landmarks
Susan R,May 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous private tour of Werfen Castle and The Eagle’s nest with a great rooftop restaurant stop en route. Our guide Patrick was informative, entertaining, personable and his English was excellent. He also came well equipped with videos and photos to provide context and enhance the experience. Highly recommend this tour.
Great Tour and guide
stevef364,May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private tour of the Werfen Castle and Kehlstein( Eagles Nest). Patrick out driver and guide was excellent, knowledgeable and fun. He even pre booked a great lunch place at the Edelweiss Hotel in Berchtesgaden. He also threw in a couple of Sound of Music sites as he knew we were fans and movie fans. I would highly recommend Patrick and MCM for sight seeing trips if you do not want to drive .
Awe-Inspiring
mikecL4185QG,Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a terrific experience. The locations were as you would expect; surreal & full of thoughtful history. But Manfred, our guide, added a hue we didn't anticipate. As you embark on a tour in an unfamiliar place with an unfamiliar new face, Manfred's demeanor was positively engaging out of the gate. What a treat to experience a tour with a guide so committed to the experience and genuinely engaged as if you were old acquaintances. Really; very nice work. Highly recommended. Worth the price of admission. 5 stars. Mike & Tina. Pgh, Pa. US.
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