Places to Visit in the
Berchtesgadener Land
Our Tips for Your Vacation
In addition to its breathtaking scenery, the Berchtesgaden region has other attractions to offer.
Here are some hidden gems and highlights of the most beautiful places to visit:
The Kehlsteinhaus -
the Eagles Nest (1,834 m)
The journey from Obersalzberg up to the Kehlsteinhaus car park is an impressive experience in itself and a remarkable feat of engineering. From there, a tunnel carved into the rock leads to an elevator that takes visitors directly up to the historic Kehlsteinhaus. At the top, a spectacular panoramic view opens up across the Berchtesgadener Land and, on clear days, far into the Alps—up to 200 kilometres away.
Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
This isn't a trip up the mountain—it's a trip into the mountain! A hidden world awaits discovery. Dressed as a miner in a typical jumpsuit, the tour begins underground. Highlights of the tour include the miner’s slide and the ride across the underground salt lake.
Schellenberger Ice Cave
At an elevation of 1,570 meters lies Germany’s only ice cave open to the public. The lighting in the cave creates a very special atmosphere for visitors. Because the ice changes over the years, every visit to the cave is a new experience.
Predigtstuhl Cable Car
A nostalgic ride up Bad Reichenhall’s local mountain. The Predigtstuhlbahn is the world’s oldest (built in 1928) large-cabin cable car that has been preserved in its original condition, and it still offers its passengers a breathtaking view of Bad Reichenhall and the surrounding Alpine landscape.
Salzburg, the City of Mozart
Salzburg’s picturesque squares and winding lanes invite visitors to stroll and linger. One of the best views across the city can be enjoyed from Festungsberg hill, where the impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress towers high above the rooftops. Salzburg is also world-famous as the birthplace and home of the renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Chiemsee
Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake and often referred to as the “Bavarian Sea”, offers a unique setting against the magnificent backdrop of the Bavarian Alps. Boat trips to its two famous islands are especially popular: Herreninsel is home to the magnificent Herrenchiemsee Palace, which King Ludwig II had built in the style of Versailles. Fraueninsel, with its historic Benedictine convent, idyllic fishing village and charming cafés, is the perfect place to stop and relax.
Königsee - Sankt Bartholomä
Surrounded by the beautiful mountain landscape of Berchtesgaden, the emerald-green Königssee glistens. The ensemble of mountains, lake, and the Baroque Church of St. Bartholomew is considered one of the most popular subjects for photographers from all over the world. A visit is only possible via the boats of the Königssee fleet.
Alte Saline - Bad Reichenhall
In 1834, the Alte Saline, an imposing brick building, was constructed in Bad Reichenhall and is now considered an industrial monument. Today, salt is mined here exclusively for spa and health purposes and for demonstration purposes. In addition to the Salt Museum, visitors can examine the mining technology in the basement.
Other places worth visiting
House of the Mountains
The House of the Mountains is an information and education center in Berchtesgaden. Here, visitors can explore the entire range from the shores of Lake Königssee to the summit of the Watzmann. The combination of an educational center, an information center, and the outdoor grounds is designed to let visitors experience the fascination of nature with all their senses.
Grassl Gentian Distillery
These unique mountain specialties are still distilled today using traditional distilling methods and in accordance with strict guidelines. The journey from the gentian root to the famous Grassl Mountain Gentian Schnapps requires a great deal of effort and work. A visit is well worth it.
Lokwelt Freilassing
150 years of railroad history brought together on 17 tracks, featuring valuable exhibits from the collections of the German Museum Transportation Center. The new locomotive simulator is considered one of the highlights; whether young or old, everyone can step into the role of a train engineer here.
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