Went up to Hitler's Eagles Nest mountain top conference centre at Berchtesgaden today. The main part of the attraction of the tour is that, from the top, you can see all around the local areas including Salzburg - on a good day. Unfortunately we were enveloped in cloud the whole time we were up there. Wal, you're not going to believe this but our guide's name was Walter. Quite a character. Eagles Nest was actually created for Hitler by Martin Boerman and another of his cronies as a 50th birthday present. What they apparently didn't take into account was that Hitler was afraid of heights and claustrophobic. The only access there includes a ride up about 190 feet in a lift. There's apparently an emergency lift which runs right next to the main one in which only 6 people can be evacuated at a time if the main one breaks down. They cram about 30 people into the main lift each time it goes up or down Chez. When Hitler rode in it he insisted only 5 other people go with him in case of a breakdown.
The town of Berchtesgaden is beautiful, another little town you'd like to stay and spend some time in. We only had time for sausages and a cleansing ale Chez.
Spent a bit of time in the castle above Salzburg yesterday. It dates from the 11th century and it perched right on top a small mountain overlooking the city. It's a don't look down if you don't like heights place. Apparently it's the oldest complete castle in Europe.
excuses, excuses, YOU can't keep away from them. Was that eight I saw on your plate!
ReplyDelete190ft lift with 30 people or 5 people and hitlers company, I don't fancy either thank you.
The views look absolutely magic.
I hope you got a pic with both of you 'in the hills are alive'. My comment last night didn't quite reach you, not signed in was my excuse.
love to you both xx