# Kehlsteinhaus, Germany: what it is and when to go

> Kehlsteinhaus is an architectural structure in Germany (Berchtesgaden), at 1,834 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. It has articles in 32 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/eagle-s-nest/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Architectural structure · History
- **Where:** Germany · Kehlsteinstraße 21, 83471, Berchtesgaden
- **Elevation:** 1,834 m
- **Best time:** July to September.
- **Nearest airport:** MUC Munich, 125 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** May-Oct 08:30-16:50
- **Website:** [kehlsteinhaus.de](https://www.kehlsteinhaus.de/)
- **Run by:** Norbert Eder
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 47.6115, 13.04189

## What it is and where

Kehlsteinhaus is an architectural structure in Germany (Berchtesgaden), at 1,834 m above sea level. It has articles in 32 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Berchtesgaden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/berchtesgaden/), where this site lists 67 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 47.6115, 13.04189; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 125 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.611496%2C13.041889)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.611496%2C13.041889)

- **Run by:** Norbert Eder
- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) places in Germany. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Kehlsteinhaus is **July to September**, and the season is short because it sits at 1,834 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 8 h 38 |
| February | Better not | 10 h |
| March | Better not | 11 h 35 |
| April | Better not | 13 h 24 |
| May | Better not | 14 h 55 |
| June | Possible | 15 h 45 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 25 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 05 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 35 |
| November | Better not | 9 h 01 |
| December | Better not | 8 h 14 |

In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Germany

To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Germany checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Kehlstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kehlstein/): Mountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps · 365 m
- [Kampfhäusl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kampfhausl/): Former building in Germany · 2.0 km
- [Enzianhütte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/enzianhutte/): Distillery · 2.1 km
- [Purtschellerhaus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/purtschellerhaus/): Building in Salzburg, Austria · 2.2 km
- [Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/dokumentation-obersalzberg/): Military museum · 2.2 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## More in Germany: History

- [Berlin Wall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/reststuck-der-berliner-mauer/): barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- [Lübeck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lubeca/)
- [Baden-Baden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/baden-baden-2/)
- [Bamberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bamberg-2/)
- [Neuschwanstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/castillo-del-rey-loco/): castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- [Cologne Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/catedral-de-colonia/): Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany

Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kehlsteinhaus?

It is an architectural structure in Germany. It has articles in 32 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Kehlsteinhaus?

July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,834 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.

### How do you get to Kehlsteinhaus?

The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 125 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.611496%2C13.041889) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Kehlstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kehlstein/), [Kampfhäusl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kampfhausl/), [Enzianhütte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/enzianhutte/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/123189987), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q162082), CC0. More about Kehlsteinhaus on [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kehlsteinhaus). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).