2:46 The Obersalzberg (like the Untersalzberg) were (as their names would suggest) homes to large salt mines and they were so since the middle ages. The road to the Berghof and the SS baracks complex was most likely improved upon in the 1930's era but by no means graded much differently or re carved (to a massive extent) from the mountain sides. Broadened yes, resurfaced in either blacktop or possibly stone yes but the basic medieval position and grade has been unchanged for sure. The road must have been there since the time the salt mines were in operation since salt being a valuable commodity up to the second world war. The salt was most likely transported by horse/donkey drawn carts which would have been travelling up and down the mountain or at least part the way up. Not sure where the mine or mines on the Obersalzberg were but at least the majority of the road leading to the Berghof would have been based on very old roads and larger cart tracks...
The salt mine is very close, one can visit, unfortunately I was not permitted to video inside which was a pity as there was a great underground boat ride at the end!
My Dad's WW2 album had pictures of the Obersaltzburg, the Berghof, Eagle Nest. There were pics of Dad standing in the big room with the hugh picture window & sitting on the window sill. Sadly, after having the book our entire life it came up missing in their last move, after retirement.
What a beautiful place. They shouldn't have destroyed it though. They could have converted whatever remained of the Berghof into a hotel so that visitors can enjoy the scenery from that spot. But then, they had every good reason to demolish the residence.
@@pamelaandurielph2223 The Nazis went round destroying everything - Goering blew up his home Carinhall and Himmler ordered the destruction of Wewelsburg castle as two examples!
Great video Alan. I got to the Documentation Museum in Obersalzberg one winter but didn’t make it to the Berghof. I wasn’t sure where it is but after checking I know now.Although found the site of the cabin he rented in the 1920’s to finish off Mein Kampf. Across from the museum- I think you made reference to that.
Alan, do you happen to know if David Irving is organising any more trips to the Poland? I think his last one was in 2019 and I can't find any information on his website. Many thanks.
Nice video Alan, i'm going to Salzberg in October.I want to visit the area while there.Is it possible in one day yo visit the Eagles Nest, Berghof, site of Tea Room and the area by there where Hitler was photographed overlooking the mountains by the little fence and bench, documentation centre.I wont have a car so is it possible to get off the bus on the way down from the Eagles Nest and visit the other locations.If so what would be the walking times from say Berghof to Tea room site then documentation centre
The Eagle's Nest was closed when I was there because of snow but you might be pushing it a bit. It was quite late by the time I got back after walking to the Berghof but it was a Sunday and there was an irregular bus service. You can certainly do it in that time but I would stay longer, particularly if you can take in the Kongisee and Obersee too which are very much part of the history of Berchtesgaden.
Ok, from Salzburg take the bus from the railway station, about an hour lands you in the centre of Berchtesgaden. From where you are droped off you can take the bus (15 mins) up to the documentation centre. The DC is good for at least an hours visit. From the DC to the Berghof is about 10 minute walk. From the DC back to catch one of the special busses up to the Eagles Nest is a short walk but there may be queues for the busses. DC to EN is about 15 mins and you can spend a good hour or two at the top. This is one of the most scenic views anywhere in the world that I am aware of. Then back to the DC and try to locate the Mooslahnerkopf Tea House (remains of) it's about a 30 minutes walk but isn't that easy to find. It is possible to do the DC, BH, EN and TH in a day but it could easily fill 2 days because also the Hotel Zum Turken (currently for sale) is also interesting and the bunkers beneath it. Then there's trying to find Kampfhausl where Hitler wrote Mein Kampf which generated £14m to buy Haus Wachenfeld which he built into the Berghof. Brilliant area. Beautiful, nostalgic, historic, clean, one of my favourite places in the world and a "must see" before you die. Berchtesgaden itself is also beautiful. See if you can get a taxi driver who was there as a kid and remembers lining up on the bridge over the river with flags for Hitlers visits, so interesting.
@@jeeps7er Thanks but did the trip October 2018. The EN closed Friday we arrived Monday and to tell the truth i was happier visiting the other sites as AH rarely went up the Eagles Nest.We did the Berghof site, Hotel Zum Turken, found the Coke store..stumbled upon it actually , Doc.Centre and the amazing site of the Mooslahnerkopf Teehaus just stunning.The whole area is simply beautiful a shame it carries such a dark past.
@@timmyhamilton56 Note to self, read the original comment more carefully, lol. Maybe this will be of use to someone else visiting. Glad you enjoyed it I really did too. What is "the Coke store"?
Jeep The Coke store is simply the storage area for all the coke used to heat the Mansions/houses occupied by Nazi hierarchy in the area. I saw it on someone’s TH-cam post and couldn’t believe it when I spotted it.
I did Kev because the bus did not turn up and it only runs once every two hours. It took well over an hour - I can't remember exactly how long. It is uphill too!
Thoroughly enjoyed this. And helpful for a planned visit this summer. I only discovered your channel last night because of an excellent little video you have made on Leonding. Now I'm going to search your channel further and see what other gems you have. Maybe Auschwitz / Birkenau? (which I have visited).
Bad tongues would say "because there coming new people in this land what the Berghof Owner (Dont say his Name) told us back then but now its too late" ;-)
Hitler did not go to the eagle nest 12 times but 4 times only, first time for inauguration with Borman, then 2 times with Eva Braun's family and the last time for a wedding ceremony of a highly ranked SS officer. He said the sun was too harsh for him, but archived revealed that he was actually not comfortable there since the only way to go out quickly was the elevator and he felt not safe in case of a plot against him up there. The tons of money spent there and the lives gone in construction for nothing, except to host tourists today... What an irony!
I can't remember my source for 12 times but I believe he went up with Bormann before the inauguration when he told him he did not like it. (Talk of ungratefulness) Can you give me a source? If possible I can attempt to edit the film as I don't want things in it which are factually incorrect! I believe the French foreign minister André François-Poncet was there with Hitler although the former was in Germany in October 1938 so the dates don't quite match up. I also have a photograph of Hitler with the Goebbels family there. Fegelein's wedding reception was held there in June 1944 - I suppose Hitler would have been there for that too.
@@ronno108 I believe Hitler visited the Mooselahnerkopf Teehaus daily when in residence but the Eagles Nest looking at various sources I would say about 12-14 times only for short periods..
The high ranking SS wedding was General Fegelein, right hand of Himmler, who married the sister of Eva Braun. He was shot by the SS itself on an attempt of leaving Berlin in the last days of april 1945.
Mr GTR 2017 it really is a beautiful area, and indeed so much history there! When I went I couldn't do as much exploring as I wanted to do because of rather deep snow. Have a good time!
It was not a good spot for an assassination. Anyone would have to penetrate deep into Germany first and that would be hard enough by itself. It might have worked in Where Eagles Dare but nor in real life! It would be easier for a German assassin but getting in with a weapon when there were around 5,000 guards would have been extremely difficult.
@@VanlifewithAlan "Hitlers last official appearance in public" was on his birthday April 20th 1945 outside his bunker and made many speeches in the Sportpalast in Berlin in the 40s so I guess it depends on the definition of appearing in public.
@@psbrayshaw I would do it at the end of March. There are plenty of historical photographs from the Nazi period in the German Federal Archives which can be seen on line which would give you an idea of the weather then! 2017 was exceptionally cold, I have video from the middle of April where the temperature is minus.
Alan, well done walking up that dam hill. Been up there a few times and the film does not do justice as to how much of a slope that actually is. As well, your take you life in your hands because there is no room to walk and you have to get on the dam road, and these folks don't exactly like moving around you. Well done and best wishes from Australia..
If I were in the wrong bit or the story was 'sporadic' (sic) then you would be able to correct me. The fact that you cannot, only demonstrates that you do not know what you are going on about.
@@VanlifewithAlan I have been there many many times , I know it like the back of my hand ? My heart an soul are part of the history as we were at the crossroads of greatness, but sadly ............!
I understand why at the time the decision was made to deatroy it, but man i wish they hadnt, the historical significance is damn near priceless
I agree Ian but given the fear that the Bavarian government had about what happened after WW1, I think it is understandable!
Yeah suchba shame, I can feel his presence thou x
2:46 The Obersalzberg (like the Untersalzberg) were (as their names would suggest) homes to large salt mines and they were so since the middle ages. The road to the Berghof and the SS baracks complex was most likely improved upon in the 1930's era but by no means graded much differently or re carved (to a massive extent) from the mountain sides.
Broadened yes, resurfaced in either blacktop or possibly stone yes but the basic medieval position and grade has been unchanged for sure.
The road must have been there since the time the salt mines were in operation since salt being a valuable commodity up to the second world war. The salt was most likely transported by horse/donkey drawn carts which would have been travelling up and down the mountain or at least part the way up. Not sure where the mine or mines on the Obersalzberg were but at least the majority of the road leading to the Berghof would have been based on very old roads and larger cart tracks...
The salt mine is very close, one can visit, unfortunately I was not permitted to video inside which was a pity as there was a great underground boat ride at the end!
My Dad's WW2 album had pictures of the Obersaltzburg, the Berghof, Eagle Nest. There were pics of Dad standing in the big room with the hugh picture window & sitting on the window sill. Sadly, after having the book our entire life it came up missing in their last move, after retirement.
Need to trim the foliage to expose the view particularly from where the great window was. Remember to take a saw next time.
What a beautiful place. They shouldn't have destroyed it though. They could have converted whatever remained of the Berghof into a hotel so that visitors can enjoy the scenery from that spot. But then, they had every good reason to demolish the residence.
In fact it was the SS who destroyed it - although the Bavarian government finished the job off!
@@VanlifewithAlan Yes. Still, it should have been preserved. It's too luxurious to be obliterated just like that.
@@pamelaandurielph2223 The Nazis went round destroying everything - Goering blew up his home Carinhall and Himmler ordered the destruction of Wewelsburg castle as two examples!
Yeah. They were already losing the war at that point.
You can stay at the Hotel zum Turken - located next to the Berghof site
Great video Alan. I got to the Documentation Museum in Obersalzberg one winter but didn’t make it to the Berghof. I wasn’t sure where it is but after checking I know now.Although found the site of the cabin he rented in the 1920’s to finish off Mein Kampf. Across from the museum- I think you made reference to that.
Alan, do you happen to know if David Irving is organising any more trips to the Poland? I think his last one was in 2019 and I can't find any information on his website. Many thanks.
I have no idea, I have not spoken to him for more than ten years.
@@VanlifewithAlan Okay. Thanks.
@@rexel666 Why not write to him and ask him?
I have been in this area, but never foudn this wall, where is it please could you DM me?
Nice video Alan, i'm going to Salzberg in October.I want to visit the area while there.Is it possible in one day yo visit the Eagles Nest, Berghof, site of Tea Room and the area by there where Hitler was photographed overlooking the mountains by the little fence and bench, documentation centre.I wont have a car so is it possible to get off the bus on the way down from the Eagles Nest and visit the other locations.If so what would be the walking times from say Berghof to Tea room site then documentation centre
The Eagle's Nest was closed when I was there because of snow but you might be pushing it a bit. It was quite late by the time I got back after walking to the Berghof but it was a Sunday and there was an irregular bus service. You can certainly do it in that time but I would stay longer, particularly if you can take in the Kongisee and Obersee too which are very much part of the history of Berchtesgaden.
Ok, from Salzburg take the bus from the railway station, about an hour lands you in the centre of Berchtesgaden. From where you are droped off you can take the bus (15 mins) up to the documentation centre. The DC is good for at least an hours visit. From the DC to the Berghof is about 10 minute walk. From the DC back to catch one of the special busses up to the Eagles Nest is a short walk but there may be queues for the busses. DC to EN is about 15 mins and you can spend a good hour or two at the top. This is one of the most scenic views anywhere in the world that I am aware of. Then back to the DC and try to locate the Mooslahnerkopf Tea House (remains of) it's about a 30 minutes walk but isn't that easy to find.
It is possible to do the DC, BH, EN and TH in a day but it could easily fill 2 days because also the Hotel Zum Turken (currently for sale) is also interesting and the bunkers beneath it. Then there's trying to find Kampfhausl where Hitler wrote Mein Kampf which generated £14m to buy Haus Wachenfeld which he built into the Berghof. Brilliant area. Beautiful, nostalgic, historic, clean, one of my favourite places in the world and a "must see" before you die. Berchtesgaden itself is also beautiful. See if you can get a taxi driver who was there as a kid and remembers lining up on the bridge over the river with flags for Hitlers visits, so interesting.
@@jeeps7er Thanks but did the trip October 2018. The EN closed Friday we arrived Monday and to tell the truth i was happier visiting the other sites as AH rarely went up the Eagles Nest.We did the Berghof site, Hotel Zum Turken, found the Coke store..stumbled upon it actually , Doc.Centre and the amazing site of the Mooslahnerkopf Teehaus just stunning.The whole area is simply beautiful a shame it carries such a dark past.
@@timmyhamilton56 Note to self, read the original comment more carefully, lol. Maybe this will be of use to someone else visiting. Glad you enjoyed it I really did too. What is "the Coke store"?
Jeep The Coke store is simply the storage area for all the coke used to heat the Mansions/houses occupied by Nazi hierarchy in the area. I saw it on someone’s TH-cam post and couldn’t believe it when I spotted it.
i would be amazed to stand there.
i imagine it's just a surreal and eerie experience to stand in the same spots where he once ate , slept , sat , planned war on europe , walked etc etc
Terrific Video Alan. Which month did you visit? Clearly still snow on the ground. Many thanks. Ross
This was 30 April Ross although April 2017 was unusually cold. I was up there on 20 April and it was snowing heavily.
@@VanlifewithAlan Thanks Alan.
did you walk the whole way from brechtesgaden to the obersalzberg? if so how long did it take you . thanks Alan...im a subscriber
I did Kev because the bus did not turn up and it only runs once every two hours. It took well over an hour - I can't remember exactly how long. It is uphill too!
Thoroughly enjoyed this. And helpful for a planned visit this summer. I only discovered your channel last night because of an excellent little video you have made on Leonding. Now I'm going to search your channel further and see what other gems you have. Maybe Auschwitz / Birkenau? (which I have visited).
The most insightful material I have is on Chełmno nad Nerem although the camera quality is poor.
Or maybe Bełżec as well! And Sobibór!
I heard there was a way of seeing the remains of Hitler's bowling alley through an opening not sure if this is still the case?
I don't know although I heard a similar story.
Somebody needs to do a paranormal investigation there...does the spirit of Hitler or his cronies still haunt the area??
I'm German and I want to go there but not sure if it's walking distance from Berchtesgaden station
Of course it doesn’t
Why is there arabic writing on that private area yellow sign?! @10:40
The land belongs to a private hotel - presumably that was a language known by the staff.
Bad tongues would say "because there coming new people in this land what the Berghof Owner (Dont say his Name) told us back then but now its too late" ;-)
Nice video Alan. Let me know if you ever visit Ireland. I am an avid historian!!!
I am unlikely to go to Ireland but one day I might try tracing part of my family there!
Hitler did not go to the eagle nest 12 times but 4 times only, first time for inauguration with Borman, then 2 times with Eva Braun's family and the last time for a wedding ceremony of a highly ranked SS officer. He said the sun was too harsh for him, but archived revealed that he was actually not comfortable there since the only way to go out quickly was the elevator and he felt not safe in case of a plot against him up there. The tons of money spent there and the lives gone in construction for nothing, except to host tourists today... What an irony!
I can't remember my source for 12 times but I believe he went up with Bormann before the inauguration when he told him he did not like it. (Talk of ungratefulness) Can you give me a source? If possible I can attempt to edit the film as I don't want things in it which are factually incorrect!
I believe the French foreign minister André François-Poncet was there with Hitler although the former was in Germany in October 1938 so the dates don't quite match up. I also have a photograph of Hitler with the Goebbels family there. Fegelein's wedding reception was held there in June 1944 - I suppose Hitler would have been there for that too.
On page 4 of "History Of the Eagles Nest" by Florian M. Beierl it says Hitler visited the Teehaus 14 times.
@@ronno108 I believe Hitler visited the Mooselahnerkopf Teehaus daily when in residence but the Eagles Nest looking at various sources I would say about 12-14 times only for short periods..
The high ranking SS wedding was General Fegelein, right hand of Himmler, who married the sister of Eva Braun. He was shot by the SS itself on an attempt of leaving Berlin in the last days of april 1945.
Fab video! I'm visiting in Febuary! Can't wait. 👍
Mr GTR 2017 did you have a good time?
I had to postpone my trip due to the weather conditions the past 3 weeks. I am going next Tuesday.
Mr GTR 2017 I see! Well hopefully you don't have too much snow! Although you can still do lots there even if it is, are you staying in Berchtesgaden?
Yeah. I have friends who live there. Can wait to visit the Berghof area. So much history on that tiny mountain side.
Mr GTR 2017 it really is a beautiful area, and indeed so much history there! When I went I couldn't do as much exploring as I wanted to do because of rather deep snow. Have a good time!
what time of year was this filmed?
This was the end of April.
How far would've a potential assassin got back in the day do you reckon?
It was not a good spot for an assassination. Anyone would have to penetrate deep into Germany first and that would be hard enough by itself. It might have worked in Where Eagles Dare but nor in real life! It would be easier for a German assassin but getting in with a weapon when there were around 5,000 guards would have been extremely difficult.
Alan Heath Yes, I imagine the corporal would've taken his security very seriously.Especially as his behaviour was apt to annoy people frequently.
He certainly did - so much so that he never appeared in public after 1940 - and who can blame him for that?
@@VanlifewithAlan "Hitlers last official appearance in public" was on his birthday April 20th 1945 outside his bunker and made many speeches in the Sportpalast in Berlin in the 40s so I guess it depends on the definition of appearing in public.
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Do you know what time of year this video was shot Alan?
Absolutely, it was 30 April 2017. I am very good at dates.
@@VanlifewithAlan thanks Alan. It looks a stunning time of year to visit. Snow capped mountains look stunning too.
@@psbrayshaw That year, I think, was an exception - it was unusually cold!
@@VanlifewithAlan I might try it a bit earlier then. Maybe February/March. 👍🏻
@@psbrayshaw I would do it at the end of March. There are plenty of historical photographs from the Nazi period in the German Federal Archives which can be seen on line which would give you an idea of the weather then! 2017 was exceptionally cold, I have video from the middle of April where the temperature is minus.
Thank you for posting this interesting clip.
Hi Alan what month was this?
Believe it or not, it was almost May!! 30 April - but 2017 had a particularly cold second half of April!
@@VanlifewithAlan thanks mate , where in the world are you at present? And how is Covid disrupting your travel
I think they planted fast growing pines, to help erase any memory of the evil that resided there!
Well! With a comment like that, someone is..........
Thanks, Alan.
Alan, well done walking up that dam hill.
Been up there a few times and the film does not do justice as to how much of a slope that actually is.
As well, your take you life in your hands because there is no room to walk and you have to get on the dam road, and these folks don't exactly like moving around you.
Well done and best wishes from Australia..
Beautiful area. Love the video of such an awe inspiring land.
Wow, what a stunning view
I didn’t know the big guy didn’t really like Kehlsteinhaus. Thank You AH
The former owner should be glad he survived. Happy Memorial Day 2018. God Bless the USA
My understanding is that Borman had him placed in a concentration camp for a while before later releasing him.
The owners of the Türken had to buy it back from the government.It was not given back to them.
It was build by foreigners and it did cost quite a few lives. Take the bus up and the driver/helper will tell you :)
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Where was the main staircase, you are in the wrong bit lol. The history behind your storynissporadic
If I were in the wrong bit or the story was 'sporadic' (sic) then you would be able to correct me. The fact that you cannot, only demonstrates that you do not know what you are going on about.
@@VanlifewithAlan I have been there many many times , I know it like the back of my hand ? My heart an soul are part of the history as we were at the crossroads of greatness, but sadly ............!
@@stuzo666 But sadly you are unable to 'correct' a single mistake I made!
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