Berchtesgaden, Königssee and the Eagle’s Nest by Campervan

Quick summary: Berchtesgaden, in Bavaria’s far south-east corner on the Austrian border, is around two hours from Munich and one of the most scenic campervan destinations in Germany. The Königssee, a deep alpine lake, is explored by electric boat to St Bartholomä. The Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) sits on a summit above Obersalzberg and is reached by special bus, not private vehicle, so leave your RV rental, campervan or motorhome in the car park below.

At a glance
From Munich	Around 2 hours
Königssee	Boat trips to St Bartholomä
Eagle’s Nest	Special bus from Obersalzberg; seasonal
Obersalzberg	Documentation center on the Nazi era
National park	Hiking and alpine scenery
Tours	Berchtesgaden tours, Eagle’s Nest tours

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How do you visit the Eagle’s Nest?

Park at the Kehlstein bus station at Obersalzberg, take the dedicated bus up the mountain road, then the brass-lined elevator to the summit. The road is closed to private vehicles, and the site opens only in the warmer months.

What else is there to see?

Sight	Why go
Königssee	Boat trip to St Bartholomä and the Obersee
Documentation Obersalzberg	Exhibition on the site’s history
Salt mine	Underground tour
Berchtesgaden National Park	Hiking and alpine lakes

Where can an RV rental park at the Königssee?

In the large car parks at Schönau am Königssee, which take motorhomes. They fill on summer days, so arrive early.

Where can you stay?

At campsites around Berchtesgaden and Schönau, many with mountain views. Salzburg is around 30 minutes away. See Salzburg.

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