The Salt Mines & Eagle's Nest

We headed out of Salzburg through the Bavarian Alps along the Kings Lake-Ache to the mountain village of Berchtesgaden to begin our tour of the 490 year old salt mines that brought wealth to Bavaria and Salzburg.  The salt mine tour was quite interesting with a couple of fun slides to head down to the next level.  We had a good laugh doing this.  I'm sure Paulette has finger indents on both of her shoulders and bruises on her hips from me holding on so tight.

The whole group in traditional miners' clothes.

Check these miners out...would we make the cut?

Once the tour was over we went into the little town of Berchtesgarden for lunch and shopping.

Beautiful Berchtesgarden!

After lunch, we were on our way to Obersalzburg.

Beautiful scenery along the way.

Once we got to Obersalzburg, we took a smaller van ride along steep gorges with beautiful views of the Alps.

From the parking lot we walked through the tunnel to the gilded elevator (very impressive) to the Eagle's Nest, an alpine retreat built for Adolf Hitler's 50th Birthday.  And too think he didn't like heights!!!  Interesting to say the least!

The Eagle's Nest

Picture time on top of the Eagle's Nest!

Beautiful panoramic views from up on the Eagle's Nest!

On our return to Salzburg we stopped at a distillery to sample liqueurs made from alpine flowers.  Some were very good.

We had to finish that tray of shots before we could leave...I think we did it!

This was my favourite one so I bought to bring home.

A very enjoyable day!