Excursions in and around Berchtesgaden

Watzmann Therme
This attractive water park and sauna complex with around 900 sqm. expanse of water guarantees fun for the whole family in an unsurpassed landscape.
www.watzmanntherme.de

Almbachklamm
The hike through the gorge of the Almbach, 3 km in length, is a must when you plan your excursions. With its thundering cascades the Almbachklamm is one of the most beautiful and best conserved romantic gorges in the Bavarian Alps
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Glacial cave
The Schellenberger Eishöhle, Germanys largest glacial cave, is located in Untersberg at an altitude of 1,570 meters.
www.eishoehle.net

Tierpark Hellbrunn
More than 400 animals live in this GeoZoo. Special attractions: griffin vultures flying free, tropical habitat, outdoor enclosure for big cats.
www.salzburg-zoo.at

Gentian Distillery Grassl
Visit the Enzianbrennerei Grassl an experience of a very special kind. For decades this distillery has been one of the most popular attractions in the Berchtesgaden region.
www.grassl.com

Heimatmuseum Museum of Local History
The museum of local history (Heimatmuseum in Schloß Adelsheim) has a comprehensive collection of local handcrafts, with a strong emphasis on wood Berchtesgadener War, and relics of the cultural and historical development of the princes provostship in Berchtesgaden.
www.heimatmuseum-berchtesgaden.de

Horse-drawn carriage and sleigh rides
An unforgettable experience: arrangements for individuals, groups or parties
www.pension-mitterschwaigerlehen-koenigssee.de

Summer toboggan run
Go tobogganing for 600 meters in the direction of Berchtesgaden town center, or simply watch the kids having fun! A good time for everyone!
www.hochlenzer.de

Kehlsteinhaus Eagles Nest historical tour
The 6.5 km road from the Obersalzberg to the Kehlstein - Eagles Nest - was hewn into the rocks in 1939; its construction took only 13 months. At the altitude of 1,834 meters you can enjoy an overwhelming view across the Berchtesgaden region
www.kehlsteinhaus.de

Dokumentation Obersalzberg
The Information Center Obersalzberg is a permanent exhibition of the Institute of Contemporary History. The exhibition was commissioned by the Free State of Bavaria.
www.obersalzberg.de

Roßfeld
The drive on the Rossfeld Panorama Road, open all year round, leads you directly into the unique alpine world of the Berchtesgaden region at an altitude of 1,600 meters
www.rossfeld.info

Hintersee
The Hintersee is the ideal vision of a romantic mountain lake.
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Jenner
Take the Jenner Cable Car up to royal views. Sweeping vistas wherever your eye turns. Enjoy this unique panorama of the grandiose mountainscape and Lake Königssee in the National Park Berchtesgaden.
www.jennerbahn.de

Royal Castle
A guided tour through the Royal Castle Berchtesgaden retraces centuries of art history. The visitor sees and experiences the diversity of styles in art and architecture from the romanesque (cloister)via gothic, baroque and rococo to the Biedermeier (plain, simple forms).
www.haus-bayern.com

Wimbachklamm a showpiece of geology
The walk along the gorge of the Wimbach takes you through millions of years of earths history and through 150 years of site development.
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Salt mine Berchtesgaden
The worlds most innovative center of salt mining offers visitors an unprecedented light and sound show: SaltTimeTravel. It takes them on a train ride deep into the underground, bringing to life the venerable tradition of mining the white gold. On an area of around 6,000 sqm., the central attractions of the multimedia installation are the cathedral of salt, salt laboratory, treasure chamber and the mirror-like salt brine lake
www.salzzeitreise.de

Lake Königssee and St. Bartholomä, the Augustine chapel
The name of the lake is famous all over the world, famous for its emerald green water in the midst of a unique landscape. Electric-powered boats glide silently across the lake, as the impressive echo of Lake Königssee delights your ear.
www.seenschifffahrt.de

Salzburg
Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, is situated at a distance of about 20 kms. from Berchtesgaden
www.salzburginfo.or.at