We went to the newly reopened center and were very impressed. Entrance and a smartphone audio guide were free. The audio guide was easy to use and you could choose either a 40-minute tour or a 90-minute tour. Displays included the history of the area as a tourist attraction, its Nazi history, and its current status. On the lower level you can access a small portion of Hitler‘s bunker. There are lockers, vending machines, an eating area, and bathrooms on the lower level.

Only 5 euros - A must trip if you interested in WW2. So much information and the place is amazingly organised with head set in different languages. If visiting Eagles Nest, make sure you leave time to enjoy here too - you need about 2 hours for a relaxed tour. Then there is also the walk down to the site of the Berghof just a 5 minute walk down, but a steep walk back up. Lots of areas of interest and some stunning view. Of visiting Eagles Nest - it doesn’t open until mid May 😢

Anyone interested in NAZI party history should pay a visit here to get an honest look at how the party transformed the area. The center is a strong museum on its own, but then being able to entry a portion of the underground bunker complex that connected all the party leaders homes adds a very unique insight. The engineering is so impressive by itself as to be worth a visit.

Unfortunately we were rushed through the museum as we had timed tickets to see the Eagle’s Nest and didn’t get sufficient time to really view everything in the museum. In retrospect I would have skipped the Eagle’s Nest and just stayed and toured the museum. It is quoted sobering, yet incredibly important to see. Having visited the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC, I thought the history and perspective here does so much more to teach about the atrocities of Hitler.

Our first visit to the museum, and we were impressed by the amount of information, the size of the museum, the excellent audio tour, the way the story of the area is told , and the atmospheric bunkers (a real highlight). We opted for the 80 minute audio tour but if you stop to read all the displays as well you could be there for 3+ hours. It goes without saying that the museum is a must see if you’re interested in modern history.