Berchtesgaden's Sights

Though I was born in New York, NY, I moved to Paris at the age of five and have spent most of my life in Europe, the last 38 years in Berchtesgaden, Germany, at the foot of Hitler's so-called Eagle's Nest. In 1986 I began working as a tour guide in Berchtesgaden, Germany, and have been offering history-intensive tours of "Hitler's Mountain" since 1990. When I am not giving tours of the Eagle's Nest or travel destinations throughout Europe, I can be found hiking in the mountains with my wife. Cooking and music are my main hobbies. As the author of three books I know that history and storytelling go hand-in-hand. Having delivered innumerable educational tours to adults, as well as students of all ages, I know that each visit to Hitler's Mountain has to be delivered in a thoughtful and meaningful way. It's not just about what happened here but it's "how and why" that is essential in grasping the historic significance of the Eagle's Nest and the neighboring sites of interest further down the mountain. I am an impassioned speaker because the topic of the Third Reich is both captivating and, as many visitors say, important to be aware of in our times. I tailor each tour to fill your needs and I strive to address your particular interests. I can range my tours from classic visits to more adventuresome programs that reveal sites that usually remain hidden from the average visitor. The Eagle's Nest and related sites tours can range from 4 to 8 hours depending on your level of interest and your schedule. My initial training in the 1980s for the history of the Eagle's Nest and Adolf Hitler's former HQs further down the mountain was provided by the US Armed Forces Recreation Center. I am also accredited by the German Institute for Contemporary History and I am the author of the following books: 1. The peer-reviewed work "Exposing the Reich: How Hitler Captivated and Corrupted the German People" is the result of years of research revealing numerous new insights and perspectives regarding Hitler's dictatorship and the devastating period of the Third Reich. 2. "Your Complete Guide to Berchtesgaden" in which I relate the interesting history and attractions of this well-known region and, above all, the major importance of Hitler's HQs on the Obersalzberg / Kehlstein mountain. 3. "We Rubies Four" is an historical biography. There are no restrictions to where I can guide. However the Obersalzberg Documentation Center prefers visitors to use the audio guides that are provided to each visitor.