Valleys far below (over 6000 feet

Chapter 4 - Day 5 - innsbruck to Vienna

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September 11th 2011
Another 7.30am start on the coach, but again well worth it as we headed off to visit the Eagles Nest, Hitler’s mountain top retreat, high up in the Bavarian mountains. Things just get more amazing by the day! THE EAGLES NEST On the way to eagles Nest we picked up our local guide. Insight has a Tour Director who travels with the group and ensures everything runs smoothly, in some areas they hav ... read more

Europe » Austria » Vienna

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more