Salzburg, Austria

During the last full week that Jason's parents were here we took a road trip to Salzburg. It's a place that we have wanted to visit for quite some time.

The first full day we were there we went to Berchtesgaden about 30 km south of Austria. We took a visit/tour to Eagles Nest where Hitler's summer getaway was before the American forces took over after the war. The experience getting there was quite memorable. We took a bus up to the mid point of the mountain then walked through a long tunnel until we took the famous brass elevator up to the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagles Nest). It was so strange being in the same elevator that Hitler once rode in back in the day! Creepy!

Downtown Salzburg

I love Europe in the summer; tables in front of the cafes, bikes and people strolling through the walkplatz. Nothing compares to it!


The tunnel leading to the famous brass elevator.

Jason's mom purchased a book all about the construction of this tunnel and Kehlsteinhaus. It's quite amazing that it was done in 13 months!
Waiting in line for the elevator ride to the top.
Having lunch at the top.
Goofy kids!
This is the actual room where Hitler had many meetings. This room is original and wasn't destroyed when the Americans seized it.
Fireplace that Hitler designed and sat in front of.
Dad and Mom Scherden...so sweet....

A view from the top

After our trip to the top we went to the documentation center. Since a majority of it was not appropriate for the kids we went to the bunker underneath and got to see where Hitler thought he would hide.

Entrance to the bunker.
Inside the bunker.
This was meant to be made into an emergency escape, but was never completed.
Jackson is looking through a machine gun shaft where they would point and shoot anyone who came down the stairs.
Again...goofy kids!
After the trip up to Eagles Nest we went to the Konigsee.
Dipping their toes into the very chilly water!
Next to come...the famous Sound of Music tour!