Private Memorial Tour from Vienna to Mauthausen & Eagle's Nest
Overview
A day of light and shadow — the most difficult and the most breathtaking chapters of 20th-century history, guided with care. In the morning we visit the Mauthausen Memorial, the former concentration camp above the Danube (entry is free).
Jenny, a historian by education, guides you respectfully through the granite quarry, the "Stairs of Death" and the national memorials, giving context that turns a heavy place into an essential lesson. We take this part slowly and quietly.
In the afternoon the landscape changes completely as we climb to the Kehlsteinhaus — the Eagle's Nest. Pass through the marble-lined tunnel, ride the original brass elevator 124 metres up through solid rock, and step out to one of Europe's greatest alpine panoramas at 1,834 m. The contrast to the morning is exactly the point.
We're honest about the day: 12–14 hours with significant driving, broken by scenic stops. Vlad drives, Jenny guides and photographs — you simply take it in.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets to The Eagle's Nest
- Professional English speaking driver
- Professional English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Your seamless journey begins with a door-to-door service from your hotel in Vienna. To ensure the perfect experience, we will contact you the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time. We can adjust the start slightly based on your preferences, so you don't need to stress about strict schedules. Just relax and let your private team handle the logistics.
What To Expect
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Vienna
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
KZ-Gedenkstatte Mauthausen
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Austrian Alps
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kehlsteinhaus
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Vienna
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is seasonal and operates from May to October only due to weather conditions at the Eagle's Nest.
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tickets to The Eagle's Nest.
- Professional English speaking driver.
- Professional English speaking guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Memorial Tour from Vienna to Mauthausen & Eagle's Nest is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Memorial Tour from Vienna to Mauthausen & Eagle’s Nest will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets to The Eagle's Nest
- Professional English speaking driver
- Professional English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is seasonal and operates from May to October only due to weather conditions at the Eagle's Nest.
