Vienna: Mauthausen & Eagle’s Nest Private Day Trip
ID: GYG1314217-2007793
Catégorie:
Pays: Allemagne
Durée du projet:
13:00 horaires
Description
Explore the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial and the Eagle’s Nest on a private day trip from Vienna. Learn about the rise and fall of the Third Reich from a historian guide.
Begin with a convenient pickup from your Vienna accommodation. As you travel west toward Upper Austria, your historian guide will provide essential context on the annexation of Austria and the Nazi regime's early years.
The first major stop is the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial. This site serves as a somber reminder of the crimes committed during the Holocaust. With your guide, walk through the preserved barracks, the "Stairway of Death," and the Wiener-Graben quarry. Seeing the cold granite of the camp provides a visceral understanding of the "reeducation through labor" system and the resilience of the human spirit.
From the depths of Mauthausen, continue toward the German border and the breathtaking Bavarian Alps. The scenery shifts from rolling hills to dramatic peaks as you approach Obersalzberg. Here, board a specialized bus and ascend through a surreal marble tunnel to reach the legendary brass elevator. Within seconds, be transported 124 meters up through the heart of the mountain to the Eagle’s Nest.
At the summit, the contrast is staggering. The opulent Alpine panorama and the architectural grandeur of the Kehlsteinhaus stand in sharp defiance of the darkness witnessed earlier in the day. Your guide will explain the "Alpine Fortress" myth and the site’s role as a symbol of power. Before returning to Vienna, have time to reflect on the day’s complex narratives while enjoying the stunning views.
Faits saillants
- Reflect on the past as you visit the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial
- Ascend the Bavarian Alps to visit the famous Kehlsteinhaus and its elevator
- Gain deep insights into the rise and fall of the Third Reich from an expert
- Enjoy door-to-door private transfers in a comfortable vehicle
- Learn about the annexation of Austria and the Nazi regime's early years
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The tour involves walking at both sites; comfortable footwear is recommended.
This tour operates from May to October when the Eagle's Nest is accessible.
INCLUS
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Vienna
- Professional English-speaking historian guide
- Professional driver and air-conditioned MPV vehicle
- Admission tickets to the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)
- Bottled water and on-board refreshments
NON INCLUS
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
