Kehlsteinhaus, Mountain restaurant in Berchtesgaden, Germany.
The Kehlsteinhaus sits on Kehlstein mountain at 1820 meters elevation and shows stone construction with several outdoor terraces. The building opens views over the Berchtesgaden Alps and sits at the end of a long tunnel carved into rock.
The building was completed in 1938 as a diplomatic meeting place during the Third Reich period. Unlike other structures in the region, it survived World War II intact and was later opened to the public.
The building now functions as a public mountain restaurant where visitors enjoy regional food in a space that once served different purposes. Hikers and tourists from around the world come here to experience the view and take part in the daily life of the Bavarian Alps.
Access happens through special buses from the Documentation Center in Obersalzberg, as the mountain road remains closed to private vehicles. From the parking area, a tunnel measuring 124 meters and a brass-lined elevator lead directly to the restaurant.
A fireplace made from red marble, once a gift from Mussolini, remains preserved inside the building today. The restaurant now serves Alpine cuisine from Bavaria and uses the historic rooms for contemporary purposes.
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