Kehlsteinhaus

The Kehlsteinhaus stands at 1820 meters elevation on the Kehlstein mountain, featuring stone architecture and multiple observation terraces.

Built in 1938 as a diplomatic meeting place during the Third Reich period, the structure remained intact after World War II unlike other buildings in the area.

The building transformed from a historical site into a public restaurant, representing the shift from dark history to modern German hospitality and tourism.

Visitors reach the restaurant through a 124-meter tunnel and brass-lined elevator, with special buses operating from the Documentation Center in Obersalzberg.

A red marble fireplace, given by Mussolini, remains as an original element in the building, which now serves German Alpine cuisine.

Location: Berchtesgaden

Inception: 1937

Elevation above the sea: 1,820 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Norbert Eder

Address: 21 Hintereck 21 83471 Berchtesgaden

Opening Hours: May-October 08:30-16:50

Phone: +4986522969

Website: http://kehlsteinhaus.de

GPS coordinates: 47.61139,13.04194

Latest update: September 27, 2025 12:11