Vienna: Mauthausen & Eagle’s Nest Private Day Trip
ID: GYG1314217-2007793
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Land: Duitsland
Duur:
13:00 uren
Beschrijving
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.
Hoogtepunten
- 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
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
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.
INCLUDED
- 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
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
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Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
