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Lake Hintersee, Ramsau

Lakes & Sights Large and impressive at the risers, there is a chance of and painters throughout the foot of imposing mountain catching a glimpse of a stork centuries. The surrounding peaks or small and hidden; catching its breakfast as well! area is fairytale-like as well. icy cold or pleasantly warm: The water and surrounding The footpath from Ramsau everywhere in the Berchtes- area are protected by the through the Zauberwald or gadener Land you will find Environmental Protection magic forest is the best way to lakes – from bathing lakes to Agency. reach this lovely area on foot. idyllic mountain lakes. Follow the pretty path around Lake Thumsee located just the lake or rent a paddle-boat As the only family with fishing outside of Bad Reichenhall, is or rowboat and glide across rights on Lake Königssee, a crystal-clear swimming lake the glistening surface of this master fisherman Rudolf with a lovely groomed and lake which has been used as a Amort continues the centu- grassy beach for sunbathers. backdrop for many films. ries-old tradition of fishing Also charming is the walking and offering the catch of the path that completely circum- By contrast to the warm day to those who would like vents the lake. swimming lakes, the tem- to enjoy the specialties of the perature of Lake Funtensee lake. With its swimming beach, (1,633m / 5,358ft) located www.fischer-vom-koenigssee.de playground, public restrooms in the southern part of and cost-free sunbathing area, Germany’s only Alpine Natio- Saalachsee Lake was created Abtsdorfersee Lake near nal Park, remains rather chilly! by damming the Saalach River Laufen is definitely an ideal Due to unusual geological in Kibling. Here you can enjoy destination for families and conditions, this area is always the beauty of nature by either everyone alike. Swimmers will making headlines as the biking or walking upriver be happy to know that this is coldest spot in Germany! undisturbed and around this one of the warmest lakes in Surprising, though, is the fact lovely lake. Bavaria. that the tree line in this area For those who enjoy observing Surrounded by grandiose becomes sparser and the trees animals, stopping off at Lake and imposing peaks, lying get smaller the closer one gets Listsee by Bad Reichenhall is a at the foot of the Reiteralm to the lake! must! Not only are there large mountain range, you’ll find Note: The hike up to Lake Fun- numbers of fish seen through Lake Hintersee near Ramsau tensee from Lake Königssee the clear waters, but, for early which has drawn many writers takes approximately 3 hours.

 Lake Höglwörth This charming lake is a one of a kind gem with a roman- tic island castle! Picturesque, too, is the old abbey with its castle, church and cloister. A secret tip is the nice little bathing area where swimming is made enjoyable in Lake Höglwörth’s pleasantly warm water! A leisurely stroll around the lake will show off the location to its best advantage.

Lake Koenigssee with St. Bartholomew

Lake Königssee interesting and even educa- tional, Lake Königssee will Surrounded by towering rock transport you into an enchan- cliffs, the lake - emerald ted world! green and silent - is set in one of the most impressive landscapes in Germany. Königssee It is perhaps for this reason 2 that so many visitors come Bayerische Schifffahrt GmbH to Königssee year after year. Seestraße 55 This narrow, fjord-like lake is 871 Schönau am Königssee Höglwörth / Anger Tel.: +9-852-9-9 8 km long (5 miles), up to 1,2 www.seenschifffahrt.de km wide (3/4 mile) and lies Höglwörther See 602 meters (2,000ft) above Operates year-round, begin- ning 8:00 a.m. during the 3 sea level. With a maximum high season with frequent depth of 192 meters (650 ft), departures Tourist-Info Anger Lake Königssee retains its cold Dorfplatz , 85 Anger Family discounts for Tel.: +9-85-9889-22 temperature even during the children up to 17 yrs. www.anger.de hottest time of the year. Restaurant St. Bartholomew Höglwörth Monastery Church Leave the noise and hectic Tel.: +9-852-997 Höglwörther Straße 85 Anger pace on land behind you and Fisherstübl St. Bartholomew Tours on request Tel.: +9-852-119 glide across the smooth sur- Tel.: +9-85-9889-0 face in one of Lake Königssee’s Cafeteria Saletalm electric boats. The union of Tel.: +9-852-007 Höglwörth swimming pool Tel.: +9-85-598 water, mountains and sky RVO bus # 89, 81 and 8 touches the heart and soul. from the Berchtesgaden Open from the middle of May Magical, romantic, relaxing, bus station until the beginning of Sept.

5 Gorges, Canyons & Dams

Hiking, gazing, staring in awe: Gorges and slot-canyons such as Aschauerklamm at Schneizlreuth reveal fantastic perspectives that you won’t soon forget.

Idyllic Almbachklamm near Marktschellenberg with its impressive waterfalls is one of the most beautiful gorges in Bavaria. At the entrance of the Almbachklamm gorge you’ll find the oldestmarble ball mill in Germany. Ever since 1683 marble rocks have been ground down and polished

Weissbach gorge, Schneizlreuth into gleaming marble balls!

Everywhere in the Berchtesga- dener Land mills and dams can be seen, such as Röthelbach- klause near Bad Reichenhall – one of the very oldest dams – or the Theresienklause above Almbachklamm gorge. These historical monuments show us the industry and technology of earlier times. Garnering the power of water enabled settlers to mine salt, grind grain by means of Almbachklamm gorge Ashauerklamm gorge millstones, as well as genera-

Hientalklause dam, Schneizlreuth ting power or logging in areas too hard to reach without the transport of water. Many mills and dams are now being lovingly restored by various organizations and honorary volunteers. These are ideal

 Schellenberger ice caves Wimbachklamm gorge excursions for the young and Untersberg mountain, not only Wimbachklamm old alike who, today, are still will you need hiking boots but Gorge fascinated with this narrow warm clothing, as well, becau- At the entrance of an link between technology and se the deeper into Germany’s awe-inspiring high valley at nature. largest ice cave you go, the the foot of the Watzmann colder it gets! mountain, lies the Wim- The hike from Weissbach to www.eishoehle.net bachklamm: a geologically Schneizlreuth through In spite of global warming, impressive attraction as well Weissbachschlucht is de- as a splendid act of nature. fi nitely worthwhile, though the Blaueisgletscher – Blue recommended only in dry Ice Glacier – still exists today, Wimbachklamm Gorge thanks to its location on the weather. Over bridges and 4 under rock cliffs – the wild north face of Mt Hochkalter. After reaching the Blaueis- Tourist-Info Weissbach River follows the Im Tal 2, 88 Ramsau path to the bottom. hütte at 1680m, glacier en- Tel.: +9-857-9889-20 thusiasts can continue hiking www.ramsau.de up to this unique world of ice! Open May 1st – Nov. 1st For those in the mood for a 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. gorge adventure, the Speiktal (June – Sept. until 7:00 p.m.) valley and Speikschlucht depending on weather gorge near Bayerisch Gmain conditions Adults + Children 2,00  await you! Climbing up With guest card 1,50  ladders and stairs cut out of Wimbachgrieshütte, the rock – one arrives at the Tel.: +9-857- Speikbachbett. Here the valley Gasthof Hocheck, Tel.: +9-857-9858 ends in an invincible waterfall. Gasthof Palfenhörner, Tel.: +9-857-281 For those in search of gorges Wimbachschloss, and dams, sturdy shoes are Tel.: +9-857- Wimbachbrücke a prerequisite. If you are in- (paid parking) terested in checking out the RVO bus 8 Schellenberger Ice Cave from the Berchtesgaden (1,500m / 4,920ft) on the Blue Ice Glacier bus station

7 Eagle’s Nest Old Saline Works

Exhilarating Heights & Depths The Old Salt Works The Eagle’s Nest shiny brass. In just seconds This is perhaps the most you are transported another beautiful saline plant in the A historic viewpoint high 124 meters up through the world. above the Berchtesgaden mountain and into the buil- In any case this industrial area: panoramic views of ding itself. landmark is a royal one as up to 200 kilometers can be well, as it was King Ludwig enjoyed by those visiting the In 1960 the Bavarian State I of Bavaria who commissi- Eagle’s Nest. Its construction created a trust fund through oned the building after a fi re ordered by Martin Bormann, which the Eagle’s Nest is destroyed the former plant in the so-called Eagle’s Nest administrated and thanks to 1834. teahouse was offered to Adolf which the proceeds are used During the approximately one Hitler for his 50th birthday for charitable purposes. hour tour, visitors will learn with the aim of using it for about the production of salt representation purposes for Eagle‘s Nest while exploring the under- offi cial guests. The challenging 5 ground saltwater spring plant. construction of the Eagle’s Nest was completed in just Berchtesgaden – Königssee Visitors Center Old Salt Works 13 months including the road, Tel.: +9-852-97-0 6 Germany’s highest. Eagle’s Nest Restaurant Today the Eagle’s Nest is open Tel.: +9-852-299 Alte Saline www.kehlsteinhaus.info Bad Reichenhall to the public and can be seen Alte Saline 9 in its original form. Since 1960 Middle of May until 85 Bad Reichenhall it has been in the hands of the the end of October Tel.: +9-851-7002-1 depending on weather www.alte-saline-bad- Berchtesgaden tourist board reichenhall.de and leased out as a mountain New: Family card May 1st – Oct. 1st top restaurant. RVO bus # 88 from the Open daily from 10:00 a.m. From the Eagle’s Nest upper Berchtesgaden bus – 11:0 a.m.* parking area, a hand blasted station to Obersalzberg and 2:00 p.m. – :00 p.m.* Nov. 2nd – April 0th tunnel takes you 124 meters Obersalzberg Tues. – Fri. and 1st Sun. through the mountainside to Salzbergstraße 5 of the month 2:00 p.m. – an ornate elevator lined with 871 Berchtesgaden :00 p.m. (* last admission)

8 Sliding fun Salt museum

Experience the “Salt Time Journey” The Berchtesgaden Salt Mine Experience This exciting Salt Time Journey combines science and fantasy, Deep inside the Berchtesgaden impressive special effects and salt mountain a hidden world fascinating facts that are not waits to be discovered. The just explained but are expe- sparkling atmosphere and sen- rienced with all the senses. se of adventure shows the salt mines in a new light. Favorite highlights such as the exciting slides or the raft ride over the underground salt lake are part of this fascinating world that revolves around the history, Tunnel: “Moserrösche” importance and mining of salt. Salt Mines The Salt Mine Experience is an exciting new way of visiting 7 these mines that still yield salt Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden today. Bergwerkstraße 8 871 Berchtesgaden Tel.: +9-852-002-0 www.salzzeitreise.de

May 1st – Oct. 1st 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.* Nov. 2sd – April 0th 11:00 a.m. – :00 p.m. * (* last admission)

Reichenbach Restaurant Tel.: +9-852-559872

RVO bus # 80 or 88 from the Berchtesgaden Salt sampling bus station

9 Eagle’s Nest road View down to Lake Königssee

Cable Cars & Special Roads Eagle’s Nest Road road, the cliffs are “cleaned” tunity of continuing on foot each year in spring to ensure to the surrounding peaks or The Kehlsteinstrasse is con- a safe road for the tourist sea- on to Berchtesgaden if you sidered a unique masterpiece son. In fact there have been prefer. Great fun for the whole of architecture and a feat of no accidents on the road since family! engineering. The great dif- the bus service was started in ference in elevation (740m / 1952! 2,400ft) from Obersalzberg to the Eagle’s Nest upper parking area is bridged via a ‘per- Predigtstuhl ched’ road featuring only one Cable Car - hairpin curve switching back Bad Reichenhall along the steep south wall of the Kehlstein Mountain. Take a ride in the oldest, large cabin cable car in the Impressive as well is the world still in its original history of the building of the condition. Built in 1928, the road. In as little as 13 months Predigtstuhlbahn is a piece of it was blasted out of solid nostalgia right out of the past. rock. The Eagle’s Nest road is Technically perfect in form, 6.5 kilometers long, 4 meters guests are pleasantly trans- wide and has five tunnels with ported in approx. 8 minutes a total length of 277 meters. up to the top of Predigstuhl Mountain at an elevation of In 1952 the Eagle’s Nest road 1,583m / 5,200ft). was closed to normal traffic and a special bus service Admire the spectacular began. Because the snow and scenery en route as you sail frost of winter loosens stones up to the peak. Hiking trails at on the rock face above the the top give you the oppor- Predigtstuhlbahn cable-car

10 The top station’s sun terrace is great for relaxing and taking in the view and the pure mountain air. Its restaurant, Germany’s highest cafeteria, spoils visitors with freshly prepared dishes.

Jenner Mountain (1.874 m) Whether relaxing in a lounge chair at the top station or

Kleiner Jenner viewpoint taking part in challenging and exciting sports: the Jenner Mountain can fulfi ll every wish – in winter as well as in summer! Six lifts: one cable-car, two chairlifts and two T-bar lifts will transport you effortlessly to the slopes offering pano- ramic views over the snow capped peaks of the National Park.

Jennerbahn cable car 8 Best conditions at the Jenner ski area Berchtesgadener Bergbahn AG Jennerbahn Cable Car at – right in the middle of spec- Jennerbahnstraße 18 Lake Königssee tacular mountain landscapes. 871 Schönau a. Königssee Tel.: +9-852-9581-0 Longing for a little quiet time After disembarking at the top www.jennerbahn.de in nature? Then why not take station, a short hike will take a trip up Mount Jenner – the Operation times posted one to the top of the Jenner dependent on weather and highest gateway for visitors Mountain (1874 m) offering volume into the Berchtesgaden Natio- an unparalleled view over Lake nal Park. Thrill your senses on Reductions for family Königssee and the 2,000 m and groups a grand scale! east wall of the Watzmann Mountaintop Cafeteria Attractive two-person gondo- Mountain. From here, over a Tel.: +9-852-9580 las sail up from the Königssee dozen hiking trails with vari- valley below, dipping over ous levels of diffi culty begin In the vicinity of Lake Königssee thick forests and rugged cliffs and invite you to see some of RVO bus # 89, 81 or 88 along the way. Soar up to the most beautiful areas in from the Berchtesgaden bus a 1,802 meter high plateau the German Alps. station

11 Obersalzberg cable car

Obersalzberg In winter, equipped with a Cable Car rental sled, the natural sled- ding track is a great way to The mountains entice and, Hirscheckbahn chair-lift swiftly reach the valley below thanks to the Obersalzberg ca- and fun for the whole family. ble car, your excursion can be Sledding is not the only ideal Chairlift at even more enjoyable! Without pastime for families in the Hochschwarzeck much effort, this is the way winter but also the Obersalz- It’s hard to believe how the to take in the pure mountain berg ski areas offers 5 ski lifts perspective can change in just air and do something for your and 1 snow tubing lift which 10 minutes! Glide up into the circulation as well. The Ober- is great for beginners and fresh mountain air on the Hir- salzberg cable car gives access families. scheckbahn chairlift and take to a large number of hiking advantage of the hiking possi- trails at the elevation of about bilities or just simply enjoy the 1,000 meters (3,300 ft). sun. This is no place for stress – relaxation is contagious! From the cable car’s top sta- Obersalzberg cable car tion, walk 100 meters on the 9 The Ramsau valley is nestled path to the 600-meter-long Obersalzbergbahn between the banks of the sur- summer sled run ‘Sommer- Bergwerkstraße rounding mountains and offers rodelbahn Hochlenzer’. On 871 Berchtesgaden numerous possibilities for the the 600 meter long stretch Tel.: +9-852-251 www.fun-ski-obersalzberg.de outdoor enthusiast. Hiking of there are three steep curves, every level, mountain climbing six light curves as well as two Open year-round and mountain biking are to built in bumps to achieve the Operating hours posted seasonally name just a few. right amount of adrenalin! From here, the Documentati- Roundtrip 9,00   on Center at Obersalzberg and Children 5,00 Children under  years free the Eagle’s Nest bus departure of charge! point are about 2 km (1.2 Combination tickets and miles) away. discounts available Summer bobsled run

12 Mountain, as well as the Berchtesgadener and Salzbur- ger Land areas.

This panoramic road is the ideal starting point for mountain hikes such as to Purtscheller Haus (1,692 m) or to Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle’s Nest) at 1,834 m.

In winter the Rossfeld ski area Rossfeld panorama ring road is certain to have the most natural snow of the Berchte- sgaden ski areas and offers Rossfeld Panoramic great fun for the whole family. Ring Road Take the 6-km-long ski run The drive on Germany’s high- down to the village of Oberau est panoramic toll road is an where at the bottom a shuttle Nordic Walking unforgettable experience. The bus awaits to take you back road takes one up to an eleva- up to the top! tion of 1,600 meters (5,600ft) and lies with its summit partially in Austria as well. Rossfeld Panorama ring road 11 Hirscheckbahn chair lift The Rossfeldstrasse affords 10 glorious views of the Berchte- Public Works, Traunstein sgaden landscapes and Tel.: +9-81-5710 Hochschwarzeck Tollbooth: +9-852-2808 Bergbahn GmbH over the 1,000 meter deep Roßfeldstraße Schwarzecker Straße 80 Salzachtal valley, as well as 871 Berchtesgaden 88 Ramsau to Mozart’s city of Salzburg www.rossfeldpanorama Tel.: +9-857-8 strasse.de www.hochschwarzeck.info below. Open year-round www.vital-natur-erlebnis.de  Summer May – Oct. Easy to reach by either car or For car & driver 5,00  Winter Dec. – March bus, it is also well loved for Additional adult 2,00 Additional child 1,0  Round trip ticket motorcycle excursions and Family rate 7,00  Adults 9,50  parking can be found at the (car + 2 adults + child) Children summit. Additional prices on request (7 – 17 yrs.) 5,00  Families (2 adults + Roßfeld Ski Hut 1 child) 19,50  A breathtaking panoramic Tel.: +9-852-98720 Discount available with view takes in the rugged Ahornkaser Restaurant guest card Hoher Göll Mountain, the Tel.: +9-852-2997 Hirschkaser Restaurant Kehlstein with the Eagle’s Nest RVO bus # 88 from the Tel.: +9-857-81 perched atop, to the Tennen Berchtesgaden bus station RVO bus # 85 (circular and Dachstein mountain Free parking route) ranges, then the Untersberg

1 New: Evening tickets from 5 7:00  Watzmann Therme p.m. only Whirlpool channel

Watzmann Therme in refresh oneself in the cold Berchtesgaden water pool and relax on the outdoor lounge chairs. A Paradise for all the Sen- ses: The Watzmann Therme, with its 900 square meters of water surface, combines swimming fun, health, well- ness and sport in a variety of ways. Families with small children will discover their own water world in the colorful parent-child area with a large wading pool and Log-cabin sauna Rupertus Therme recreational pool play area. The older ones can enjoy the recreational pool Watzmann Therme with a whirlpool channel and 12 underwater lounging chairs, Watzmann Therme GmbH zip through the 80 meter Bergwerkstraße 5 long Black Hole – water slide 871 Berchtesgaden or do a few laps in the sport Tel.: +9-852-9-0 www.watzmann-therme.de pool. The large sauna area will transform perspirati- Open daily from 10:00 a.m. on into recreation with its to 10:00 p.m. Mondays women’s sauna indoor Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, aromatherapy sauna, Indoor poolside café with a infrared cabin and steam seating capacity of 10 bath. Outside, the log-cabin RVO bus # 87, 88 or 80 sauna or tunnel sauna are from the Berchtesgaden bus preferred by some or one can station Sport area RupertusTherme

1 RupertusTherme Sport and family area

Relaxation and Swimming Fun for everyone gold”, one of nature’s grea- test treasures and a gift for Rupertus Therme swimming classes for child- the body, mind and soul. Spa & Family Resort ren. The combined recreati- Bad Reichenhall onal and learners pool has a main attraction for kids - a For 7 years the Rupertus 120 meter long rubber slide Therme has already been which guarantees maximum spoiling their guests with water fun! alpine salt and brine. The spa also caters to the needs of While kids have their fun, recreational and sport swim- parents and friends can take ming as well. It aptly fulfi lls time out in the thermal area the services of a modern at their leisure and benefi t RupertusTherme Wellness & Family Recreati- from the power of nature onal Spa. while soaking in the recrea- 13 tion & relaxing pools. Spa & Familien Resort The Rupertus Therme is RupertusTherme Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 21 surrounded by a unique The Rupertus Therme offers 85 Bad Reichenhall backdrop of mountains, its guests the secret trea- Tel.: +9-851-7220 spring water and mild alpine sures of salt, brine and Laist www.rupertustherme.de climate that borders exten- (salt enriched mud). The Sport & Family: sive parkland. This idyllic best example of this is in 9:00 – 21:00 Uhr spa and family resort offers the Salt & Laist area, with Spa & Wellness: 9:00 – 22:00 Uhr recreation as well as inner its steam baths and tunnel (Sauna from 10:00 a.m.) peace. sauna where light and stone refl ects the raw beauty of Public transportation: from Bad Reichenhall take the The recreational area the mountain underworld. city bus # directly to the includes a competition size Here everything revolves Rupertus Therme. Discounts swimming pool offering around alpine salt the “white are not offered.

15 Berchtesgaden’s historic town center Anger town center

Laufen Bridge Teisendorf

Culture & History Witness and experience local explored the array of shops not changed much throughout traditions. the town has to offer. the centuries with their folk Before the word “vacation” For those who would like dances, Schuhplattler (thigh was created, Berchtesgaden to experience Berchtesga- slapping dances) and native already boasted many promi- den by night – The “night dresses which are still today nent guests: the kings of Ba- watchman’s” historical tour very much part of daily life. varia, artists and the nobility of the city by night is the way www.anger.de preferred this charming town. to see Berchtesgaden from a Today you don’t have to be an slightly different perspective! What a town! The transport aristocrat in order to enjoy the www.berchtesgaden.de of salt or ‘white gold’ on the ambience of this little alpine Salzach and Saalach Rivers jewel. King Ludwig I once declared brought the town of Laufen The town has numerous that Anger was the “most riches and recognition. interesting sights to dis- beautiful” village in his The filigreeborder-spanning cover such as the historic kingdom. The landmark of this bridge between Laufen and Rococo town center with its town is its village square with Oberndorf links Germany to colorful facades, its abbey its column of the Virgin Mary Austria. It was built between church and its royal palace. erected in 1884. Radiant, 1902 and 1903 across the Berchtesgaden’s cozy cafés the gold-clad patron saint of Salzach, the river bordering and restaurants are a great Bavaria towers into the sky. In both countries since 1816. place to relax after having Anger the old traditions have As one of the few remai-

16 Freilassing Park Town Hall Square in Bad Reichenhall ning Jugenstil (Art Nouveau) the ‘Bayerisches Staatsbad’ the proportion of salt. Today bridges in Germany, it is now (Bavarian spa town). Today, the same process can be vie- protected by the historical Bad Reichenhall is a spa wed at the Gradierwerk in the preservation society. and convention town which Kurgarten, used as an alpine The old Rathaus or town hall combines modern life and brine inhalatorium for those in Laufen dates back to the tradition with flair! It is an wanting to breathe in the 15th century. Take in the ma- alpine wellness town of the healthy salt-charged air! gnificent Gothic arch on the highest ranking as well: first floor. On the second floor thanks to its well protected The Old Royal Convention have a look at the beautifully natural environment, health Hall (Altes Königliches Kur- restored baroque Alter Rat- and well being are a major haus) has been completely re- haussaal (town hall) which has focus. More and more people stored to its original splendor been called Rottmayrsaal since are discovering the positive and impresses everyone with 2004. This hall displays the effects and stimulating energy its fine architecture. It is used impressive Rottmayr painting of Bad Reichenhall’s alpine now as a modern convention ‘Allegorie der Astronomie und brine. Enjoy this fountain of center as well as for special Geschichtswissenschaft’ from youth for the body, spirit and exhibits. 1710. soul which comes from deep www.stadtlaufen.de under the Alps! The Reichenhaller Akademie In the past, weaker concen- – Bad Reichenhall Academy A city on the go! Are you trations of brine flowed over – offers artists space for crea- in the mood for a shopping blackthorn bushes to increase tivity and development. spree? Freilassing has a great www.badreichenhall.de selection of shops just waiting for you to check out! Sports and cultural activities are also for the taking. www.freilassing.de

Bad Reichenhall The mild climate, the brine springs and the charming landscape have lured roy- alty into the area that, ever since 1900, has been called Kurgarten Bad Reichenhall

17 Berchtesgaden’s monastery church Kunterweg church in Ramsau

Marzoll Castle St. Zeno church

Castles, Churches & Monasteries Treasures on every corner! once a Roman fort. Around According to legend, the St. The history of Bavaria’s royal 1500 the original fortification Zeno Minster in Bad Reichen- family is reflected clearly in located near Bad Reichenhall hall was founded by Charle- the Royal Palace ‘Königliches was converted into a castle. magne. The largest basilica in Schloss’ in Berchtesgaden. southern Bavaria, it houses Originally a medieval mona- The ruins of the living quarters numerous art treasures. The stery, the abbey was taken of a mountain chapel and roman cloister can be visited over by the Bavarian monar- cemetery give one the impres- upon prior request. chy after secularization. sion of how large Karlstein Castle near Bad Reichenhall Also worth seeing is the High above the salt springs was at one time. pilgrimage church of Sankt of Bad Reichenhall sits the Pankraz in Karlstein as well Gruttenstein Fort. Built in the Churches and Monasteries as the parish church of St. 12th century, it was used for The history of Bavaria cannot Jacobus in Aufham. the protection of the city and be written without mentioning salt springs. It is not open to its churches and monasteries. The ‘long house’ construction the public. In Aufham-Anger lies Kloster of Anger’s Parish Church, Höglwörth a one- time abbey ‘Maria Himmelfahrt’, dates At the place where Marzoll of Augustinian monks founded back to 1445 – 1450. Castle now stands, there was in 1125.

18 Maria Heimsuchung chapel Maria Gern pilgrimage church

Vachenlueg Chapel can tell 1338 as a Romanesque basili- Night’ - was parish assistant an unusual story: it collapsed ca. It boasts the oldest gothic at the parish church of in 1824, although the altar interior of a barrel-shaped Ramsau dating back to 1512. and glass cabinet with the church in southern Germany The view of the church from statue of the Virgin Mary re- and houses three paintings of the riverbank is well-known mained unharmed. The chapel the famous Johann Michael the world over. was rebuilt in 1848. Rottmayr. Born in 1654 in Laufen, he became the genius The originally Romanesque of Baroque color. column based basilica of Berchtesgaden’s Abbey The small pilgrimage Church (Stiftskirche) dates church of Maria Hilf in from the 12th century and Bischofswiesen-Loipl, with was rebuilt in gothic style. its “Mount of Olives” chapel, was constructed in 1799. The origin of St. Andreas This unostentatious church Parish Church goes back featuring a simple nave was to the romanesque period. extended in 1824 to include a The church was built by the narthex centrally topped by a townspeople of Berchtesga- tower, thus lending it a unique den. appearance.

North of Berchtesgaden lies A jewel of the late Rococo pe- the pilgrimage church of riod is the pilgrimage church Maria Gern, often referred to of Maria am Kunterweg built as the most beautiful church in 1733. in the Berchtesgadener Land. The church has an oval floor The pilgrimage church of plan and noteworthy is the Ettenberg, ‘Maria Heim- Madonna and Child from suchung’, has a charming 1666. Baroque interior.

The Abbey Church of Laufen The poet Josef Mohr – who was built between 1330 and wrote the lyrics for ‘Silent Ramsau parish church

19 Saalach power plant Achthal Ironworks

Museums and Attractions

Historic Saalachkraftwerk once brought many riches to most fascinating aspects of power plant the city. ore mining and iron manufac- Now listed as a historic monu- turing on mount Teisenberg. ment, this water-driven power A museum of a completely www.teisendorf.de plant was originally put into different kind can be found in operation in 1914 with the the cellar of the elementary Healing Salt Chamber - in aim of supplying electricity to school in Bad Reichenhall: The the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine the Berchtesgaden – Salz- Faschingsorden – Carnival Renew your energy! burg train line. Its turbines Museum - contains 8,000 fri- A “quiet sensation” has been and generators are still in volous Carnival related items. developing in the only healing their original condition and salt mine in Western Europe, produce some 40 million KW Directly on the road from located in Berchtesgaden amid hours each year. Though the Neukirchen to Oberteisendorf charming landscapes. Cut off dam is located in Kibling, the one finds theAchthal Mining from all outside influences and actual plant is to be found in Museum (Bergbaumuseum). enveloped in humidity of 85%, Kirchberg and connected to its Here the history of iron- visitors soon lose their sense energy source by an under- ore mining in this region is of time and space allowing ground tunnel. recounted. Its founder, Sepp them to completely unwind in Winkler, worked strenuously this therapeutic environment The Salt Museum in the Old alongside a support associati- while breathing in the salt Salt Works in Bad Rei- on created in 1983 to create a charged air. chenhall offers much more successful presentation of the www.salzheilstollen.com than just a ‘pinch’ of history. Discover, step by step, the process of salt production thanks to the use of models, headphones and films, from the evaporation of brine to the packaging of the finished pro- duct named ‘white gold’ which Relaxing in the healing salt mine chamber

20 Hiking in the Alpine National Park Outside display of the Lokwelt train museum in Freilassing

Berchtesgaden National Park A large variety of free pro- Train museum Would you like to discover grams and tours such as spe- This railway museum with and take in the splendor that cialized excursions based on its outstanding collection of nature has to offer? Then you various themes for every age locomotives opened in 2006 must visit the Berchtesgaden and interest group are offered and offers visitors 150 years National Park! in summer as well as in winter. of rail history. A rack railway From easy day hikes to more locomotive, an express steam Nature protection, research, challenging mountain tours of locomotive and many other recreation and environmental various lengths: A network of exhibits, some from the studies: The National Park fi lls 230 km (144 miles) of hiking Munich Deutsches Museum every bill. The state-owned trails offer great holiday recre- transportation collection environmentally protected ation for the whole family. await your visit! area was founded in 1978 and covers an area of 210 km2 (81 square miles). National Park 14 A wide array of fascinating Haus der Berge and captivating information Hanielstraße 7 Locomotive turntable is offered at the “Haus der 871 Berchtesgaden Berge” which opens its doors Tel.: +9-852- Lokwelt Train Museum to visitors for the fi rst time in www.nationalpark- berchtesgaden.de 15 May 2013. www.haus-der-berge.com Lokwelt Freilassing Educational Center, Exibits, Westendstraße 5 The” Haus der Berge” is more Theater, Outdoor area, 895 Freilassing than just an information Restaurant, Seminar room, Tel.: +9-85-77122 center for the National Park. It Info material www.lokwelt.freilassing.de Open daily from combines an information and Open Fri. – Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. educational center, as well as 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. an outdoor area. “Experience Public parking near by Special opening times for events nature with all of your senses” RVO bus # 89 or 81 from is the motto of “Haus der the Berchtesgaden bus Adults 5,00   Berge”. station Familiecard 10,00

21 Documentation Center on Obersalzberg Adelsheim Castle Berchtesgaden’s Castle Square Alpine horn blowers

Obersalzberg Adelsheim Castle Berchtesgaden’s Royal Palace Documentation Center A Renaissance building from Still a residence of the The museum documents the 1614, it’s been a museum sin- Wittelsbach family today, the history of the Obersalzberg ce 1968 offering a collection palace contains an impres- mountain which became the of artifacts primarily relating sive collection of weapons, Third Reich’s second seat of to the local heritage and fol- period furniture and valuable power. Of the 6 km of under- klore, a former private chapel artwork. ground bunkers that were with church treasury, a 19th c. built during World War II un- marionette, bone carvings and Antler collection of HRH der Obersalzberg a section is much more. Duke Albrecht of Bavaria open to the public and acces- sible through the museum. Dokumentation Center Adelsheim Castle 16 17 Dokumentation Schloss Adelsheim Obersalzberg Schroffenbergallee  Salzbergstraße 1 871 Berchtesgaden 871 Berchtesgaden Tel.: +9-852-10 Display of antlers Tel.: +9-852-9790 www.heimatmuseum- www.obersalzberg.de berchtesgaden.de Royal Palace Open April – Oct. Open daily from 10:00 18 From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – 17:00 Nov. – March Beginning the Friday before Schlossverwaltung From 10:00 a.m. – :00 p.m. Easter until Oct. 1st and Schlossplatz 2 Closed Mondays from Dec. 1st until Jan. th D-871 Berchtesgaden Admission ,00  Tel.: +9-852-9798-0 Free admission for school- Adults 2,50  www.haus-bayern.com children, students, teachers Children and students and soldiers up to 18 yrs. free May 1th – Oct- 15th Berchtesgaden Museums - Open daily except on sunny Café near parking area Combination Ticket 9,00  Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to Discounts on request 1:00 p.m. RVO bus # 88 from Oct. 1th – May 15th the Berchtesgaden bus RVO bus # 87 from the Mon. – Fri. 11:00 a.m. to station Berchtesgaden bus station 2:00 p.m.

22 Alpine horn blowers Gentian schnapps distillery

Alphorn Exhibition Enzianbrennerei Grassl - summer season the famous It is not only the size of the Gentian Schnapps Distillery Kallbrunner Almkas – a high alphorn that is impressive but Take time out to sample some mountain cheese - can be its deep, rich and far-reaching local schnapps! The oldest purchased here, as well as an sounds. These instruments Gentian schnapps distillery array of other products from that were once used for in Germany beckons! The the Berchtesgaden area. communication purposes by famous Grassl mountain shepherds and cowherds can gentian schnapps was fi rst now be admired – and even distilled in Berchtesgaden in tried out – at Alois Biermaier. 1602. Today, in addition to This local alphorn maker from the main production, more Bischofswiesen even made than 30 different herbal and Casks of Gentian schnapps it into the Guinness Book of fruit schnapps varieties are Records! produced here as well. Gentian Schnapps Distillery 19 Traditional Ceramics Enjoy not only the samples of Enzianbrennerei Grassl Berchtesgaden’s ceramics are this delicious nectar, take an GmbH & Co. KG known for their beauty and interesting tour through the Salzburger Straße 105 quality craftsmanship. The Ho- distillery and have a look at 871 Berchtesgaden Tel.: +9-852-95-0 esslin pottery shows you how the display of old machinery www.grassl.com traditional, as well as modern, used hundreds of years ago in Daily from May to Oct. items are handcrafted. You this ancient distilling tradition. Mon. – Fri. might be so impressed you’ll Watch a fi lm (in English as 9:00 a.m. to :00 p.m. want to take a piece home! well) which details how the Sat. 9:00 a.m. to :00 p.m. Nov. to April Mon. – Fri. distilling process is achieved. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Another highlight of the faci- Free admission lity is a visit to an old alpine dairy hut that was transported Café Fürstpropst (coffee, to this location in the year cake & snacks) 2000 and reassembled next RVO bus # 80 from the Berchtesgaden bus station Berchtesgaden ceramics to the distillery. During the

2 The Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic Orchestra

Top Notch Entertainment Always a change of pace! concerts as well as Big Band Back to the roots! Whatever your taste – the music. The Berchtesgadener Land Berchtesgadener Land offers has many different faces and entertainment of the highest Today the Bad Reichenhall culture here is also defined order! For classical music Philharmonic Orchestra is an by its numerous folk dances lovers, there is a colorful important independent feature and folk music which the va- array of possibilities to choose for the tourist region: it en- rious towns have maintained from in theater and music. sures the harmonious union of throughout the centuries. For those who would like to culture, nature and health. experience centuries-old dan- Typical Bavarian folk music cing traditions, the Bavarian In addition to the standard as well as Bavarian folk dance folklore dances are a must to concerts to which the sym- evenings with traditional see! The Berchtesgadener Land phony orchestra is dedicated, costumes remains in season all has just what you are looking school concerts with their own year through! for! programs as well as opera and operetta evenings are offered. The Berchtesgadener Land has The Bad Reichenhall In any case, the ambition something to offer the whole Philharmonic Orchestra of the musicians is clear: a year round. Whether it’s the Founded over 140 years ago, promise of satisfaction and Buttnmandllaufen (St. Ni- the Bad Reichenhall Philhar- enjoyment to all those who cholas with pagan-like straw monic Orchestra is the largest attend! men or fur-clad men in tow), year-round performing spa www.bad-reichenhaller- the Almabtrieb (the festively resort orchestra and will spoil philharmonie.de decorated cows returning from you with unrivalled musical their summer pastures) or enjoyment. Its varied reper- authentic folklore evenings in toire is legendary and includes mountain huts, you are gua- chamber music, symphony ranteed never to be bored!

24 Brass band concert Roulette at the Casino

The local folklore organiza- First class entertainment you drink alcohol free drinks, tions have made it their goal The Bad Reichenhall Casino, cocktails or champagne, to keep the traditions and one of nine casinos in Bavaria, every taste can be satisfi ed. customs of the area unaltered has for many years been pu- For small, as well as large throughout the ages. That is blicly recognized as part of the appetites, the menu of the why today it is still omnipre- cultural life of the city. in-house restaurant Warstei- sent and heartfelt, and is often ner Boulevard is worth having the expression of a deeply Here, world class entertain- a peek at! A constant fl ow religious belief. Experience ment is what it’s all about. of various cultural highlights the local fests, pilgrimages, The casino offers a variety such as cabarets and fi rst celebrations with festively of attractions from classic class music ensures high level decorated horses, processions gambling in the gambling hall entertainment. and much, much more! to culinary pleasures at the Warsteiner Boulevard restau- The Bad Reichenhall Casino Talent, wit, and tongue-in- rant to varied stage programs looks forward to your visit! cheek savvy await you at the at the Cultino. Folk Theater (Bauerntheater) in Berchtesgaden. The actors Awaiting you in a pleasant performing in the old Bavarian atmosphere are enticing Casino Bad Reichenhall dialect bring the customs and games such as American Rou- 20 traditions of the area to the lette, Black Jack and Poker as Spielbank Bad Reichenhall stage with nostalgic stories well as 81 slot machines and Wittelsbacherstraße 17 of earlier times as well as old multi roulette terminals with Tel.: +9-851-9580-0 down-to-earth wisdom. accessibility to the live games. www.spielbanken-bayern.de www.cultino-reichenhall.de At the bar in the gambling hall you will fi nd a large selection Gambling hall opens daily of refreshments. Whether at 12:00 pm

25 Ashauerweiher natural swimming pool Hiking with view over Lake Königssee

Summer Fun! Each to his own to forget Germany’s largest cyclist who would prefer a Hike up, climb down, go under natural outdoor swimming scenic bike ride along the or simply stay put… There’s pool, Ashauer Weiher. river up to Lake Königssee, a lot to choose from in the The Marzoll outdoor swim- the perfect biking trail is just Berchtesgadener Land! ming pool offers lovely views waiting to help you explore this beautiful area. Summer offers a wide range of of the mountains as does the possibilities: Sport, adventure Schornbad swimming pool in Hiking - explore on foot! and fun are in no short supply! Schönau am Königssee which For those who prefer getting a Biking, summer bobsledding, reopened in the summer of little closer to nature and ex- hiking and Nordic walking, 2010. Marktschellenberg ploring spectacular mountain climbing, tennis, swimming or lures you with their well scenery, becoming familiar fishing – there is something groomed swimming pools. The with the well-marked trails for everybody! It doesn’t Freilassing, Teisendorf and in the Berchtesgadener Land matter whether you are a pro- Anger outdoor pools are also is a must! Depending on your fessional athlete, an outdoor a nice destination. physical condition and mood, enthusiast or simply want Numerous lakes, such as Lake the possibilities are endless in to enjoy some fresh air and Königssee and Hintersee Lake, choosing the perfect hike. Be recreation! have paddle or rowboats for it a half-day or full-day walk hire: without getting wet, the Don’t forget your swimsuit! to a lovely mountain meadow whole family can enjoy these You don’t have far to look or a challenging hike across lovely settings! Try river floa- to find numerous swimming rocky ridges with spectacular ting or whitewater rafting for pools and lakes in the region. views, this diverse terrain a refreshing alternative! You’ll discover beautiful will certainly make a lasting lakefronts and beaches with Hop on a Bike! impression! For those who a pleasant water temperature Numerous biking trails invite prefer taking guided hikes, everywhere! Check out the you to experience the varied take advantage of the hiking nice little swimming area at terrain in the Berchtesgadener programs offered in the area Lake Höglwörthersee for ex- Land. For the outdoor enthu- such as those offered by the ample. Other beautiful swim- siast looking for a challenging National Park. ming lakes are the Abtsdorf mountain bike tour up to the Lake and Thumsee Lake, not Gotzenalm, or for the casual

26 Golfi ng on Obersalzberg Fairytale trail in Bischofswiesen Staufenbad swimming pool

Getting High on Golf! Aschauerweiher - Natural Staufenbad Aufham-Anger Experience the pleasure of Swimming Pool in Bischofs- Swimming Pool golfi ng on Obersalzberg wiesen The newly renovated Stau- Mountain at approx. 1,000m Nestling at the foot of the fenbad swimming pool is best (3,300ft) in elevation! For majestic Berchtesgaden Alps suited for families. The heated those with a high handicap the Aschauerweiher natural outside pool is located next to and those who would like swimming pool offers fun a lawn for lounging and has a to achieve one, the Gutshof for all thanks to 4,200 m2 of sport pool, as well as a non- golf course is the highest in water surface. It features a swimmer pool with a wide Germany and offers great beach with a stream, rocks wavy slide, as well as a large views as well! 20 additional to dive from, a pirates’ island area with a playground for golf areas can be found within with a rope bridge, as well as small children. A snack-bar an hours drive. groomed lawns and wooden featuring a nice terrace pro- decks – all with panoramic vides visitors with everything Free as a Bird mountain views. needed for an enjoyable stay. Would you like to enjoy the spectacular scenery from a birds-eye view while soaring through the air? Then check out the Parataxi, which offers Aschauerweiher Staufenbad Aufham-Anger tandem jumps with a paragli- 21 22 der from the Jenner Mountain! Aschauerweiher Tourist-Info Anger Or then, perhaps you might Swimming Area Dorfplatz  prefer gliding along in a hot Aschauerweiherstr. 85 85 Anger air balloon! 88 Bischofswiesen Tel.: +9-85-9889-22 Tel. +9-852- www.anger.de

Tourist-Info Bischofswiesen Staufenbad Aufham-Anger Tel. +9-852-97722-0 Tel.: +9-85-711 www.bischofswiesen.de Mai – Sept.

Mid May untill Adults ,50  mid September Discount with Guest Card ,00  Adults ,70  Children 2,0  RVO bus # 829 from the (reduction with Guest Card) Berchtesgaden bus station Alpine biking enjoyment

27 Deep snow fun at Jenner

Winter Wonderland Snow, Skiing and example the family ski area tions. Since 2008/09 the most Sledding Fun! Skiarena Obersalzberg has modern artificial snow making Berchtesgaden and the five ski lifts, an artificial snow devices have been installed to surrounding areas of Bischofs- blower as well as a newly insure the best snow condi- wiesen, Marktschellenberg, opened children’s section. tions for your skiing pleasure. Ramsau and Schönau am Kö- The Hochschwarzeck with its nigssee, offer almost unlimited chair lift and four T-bar lifts Looking for a great sled run? winter pleasure for skiers, and the Rossfeld with its three Try the Obersalzberg natural snowboarders, sledders and for lifts as well as two practice all snow lovers alike. lifts are also family ski areas. The regional performance The ski areas in the Berchtes- center at Götschen will lure gadener Land are in such close those downhill skiers and proximity, they can be reached snowboarders who are looking in almost no time at all by for thrills! either car or by the local bus service (RVO). Guaranteed to offer real skiing pleasure for beginners and ex- Over 60 km (36 miles) of pert skiers alike is the Jenner diverse slopes await skiers and ski area above Lake Königssee. snowboarders at an elevation Six lifts and eight kilometers ranging from 600 to 1,800 of well groomed slopes will meters (2,000 to 6,000ft). For rise up to your skiing expecta- Cross-country skiing

28 Fun in the snow with panoramic views

sled run which is accessible Weiher alone. Thanks to artifi- Ice skating fans have a choice from the top of the Obersalz- cial snowmaking devices, good of skating indoors at the berg cable car. The 4km-long snow conditions are almost Berchtesgaden ice skating sledding run will speed you guaranteed. Flood-lit skiing is rink or surrounded by natural down hill and valley and also available on Tuesday and beauty on the scenic lakes of deposit you, exhilarated, near Friday evenings. either Hintersee or Thumsee. the Berchtesgaden ice skating Here you can also enjoy a little rink below. Additional well groomed trails winter fun and have a turn in Bad Reichenhall, Gmoa- at ice-curling which is also If you prefer the valley to the Arena at Bayerisch Gmain, in offered at the recreation areas slopes and want to do some- the Rupertiwinkl area, as well thing for your stamina instead, as in Berchtesgaden, Mark- no problem: Over 100 km (60 schellenberg and Schönau am miles) of groomed cross coun- Königssee, take cross-country try ski trails will not only keep ski enthusiasts over glistening you in top condition, but will snowy meadows and through heighten your visual senses frosted forests. For those who with the breathtaking scenery. prefer a higher perspective, More than 20 km (12 miles) of the Hochschwarzeck cross groomed trails for skating and country ski area offers brea- classic cross country skiing thtaking views over mountain await you at the cross coun- vistas at the elevation of 1,100 try skiing center at Aschauer meters (3,600ft). Ice skating rink in Berchtesgaden

29 Horse-drawn carriage rides in the National Park of both Bayerisch Gmain and Then take a horse drawn Winter recreation can also be Aschauer Weiher. sleigh ride through the winter found in the Berchtesgaden If you’re looking for a little wonderland while warmly National Park. Four days a action away from the slopes, bundled up! Or how about week in the afternoon you can try a guided snowshoeing a leisurely walk through the take a horse drawn sleigh (or tour. Far from the crowds and glistening winter landscape or, cart) and ride out to the deer noise, you can trek through for something more romantic, feeding station at Hirschbichl. soft powder snow cutting your a torch lit walk by night to a Information and Booking: own path through spectacular cozy alpine hut? Tel. 08657/1431. mountain landscapes. Various companies provide these tours. How about a ride in the tracks of the Olympic gold medalist Georg Hackl? Then test your speed on a thrilling ride from the halfway point down! Or you could even take a dizzying ‘bobsled taxi’ ride down the artificiallyfrozen bobsled and luge track at Königssee, open from the end of October till mid-March. At your leisure In the mood for something more tranquil and relaxing? Hike to the summit Jenner

30 Berchtesgadener Land Train Pleasure or extreme climbing

Excursions and bike tours Day excursions using Climb in the biggest climbing with the Berchtesgadener Spartarif: facility beween Linz and Land Train: • BLB – Day ticket plus Munich:  For over 120 years trains have Salzburg at 9 : Full day 2.000 square meters of shuttle ticket between been running back and forth Salzburg‘s train station and climbing surface with up to on the 34 km stretch between Berchtesgaden where your 16 meter high walls await Freilassing and Berchtesgaden. children or grandchildren up you in the DAV Alpin Climbing The journey offers dreamy to 14 years are allowed to Center in Bischofswiesen landscapes en route and accompany you for free! /Strub. 350 square meters of • BGL – Day Ticket Bus & passes through charming and Train at 12 : Explore the boulder surface is also availa- historic towns. Twelve trains entire Berchtesgadener Land ble to climb in the boulder per day also continue on to by bus & train! cellar. Over 200 routes are the neighboring city of Salz- • BLB – Thermen Ticket Train divided between two halls and  burg. Many varied destinations & Spa at 19 : Step onto an impressive outside climbing the train & dive into the and attractions are simply and Rupertus Therme pool! wall. Plenty of possibilities comfortably reached for those are available for the beginner, traveling by train. No parking, Train service at your service: pleasure or extreme climber. no traffi c no stress! The trains offer fi rst or second Climbing courses available. Berchtesgadener Land Train class service, are wheelchair friendly, equipped with a WC 23 aboard as well as storage for BLB Customer Centre bikes, children’s strollers and Freilassing wheelchairs. There is train Hermann-Löns-Straße  895 Freilassing staff aboard every train bet- Climbing Center Tel.: +9-85-77012-0 ween Freilassing and Berchte- 24 www.blb.info sgaden so that tickets can be Alpine and Climbing Center In operation year-round purchased en route without Bergsteigerhaus Ganz extra fees. Watzmannstraße  BLB day ticket ,00  88 Bischofswiesen Same as above plus Tel.: +9-852-9720 Salzburg 9,00  www.kletterzentrum- Bus & Train 12,00  berchtesgaden.de Bus connections to Lake Open daily from Königssee, Eagle’s Nest etc. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

1 Salzburg’s Open Air Museum Family hiking

Cyclists take a break on Hintersee Lake Salzburger Freilichtmuseum Salzburg’s Open Air Museum near Grossgmain regroups some 70 original buildings from 5 centuries. It is a popu- lar destination for sightseeing and walking where one can discover mills, farms or even test one’s hearing in the ‘sound house’! Historic buil- dings and eateries make for an entertaining and educational excursion.

Salzburg’s Open Air Museum 25 Salzburger Freilichtmuseum Hasenweg 1 A-508 Großgmain Tel.: +-2-850011 www.freilichtmuseum.com

March 2th – Nov. th Setting sun on Rossfeld Tues. – Sun. 9:00 a.m. to :00 p.m. July & August daily from 9:00 a.m. to :00 p.m.

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Museum restaurant Saletti

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2 Pedestrian zone Berchtesgaden Pedestrian zone Bad Reichenhall

Environmentally friendly transportation in the most beautiful alpine towns of Europe This international initiative sites can be easily reached by locally. The movelo electric has become the philosophy bus or train – even on up to bikes allow you to explore the of over 20 townships in Obersalzberg. Since December unique resort regions of Bad Germany, France, Italy, 2008 guests can travel free of Reichenhall and Bayerisch Austria and Switzerland: to charge with their guest cards Gmain on your own in all of offer much more than a on public transportation with their diversity. Optimally built pleasant stay in the Alps. only minor exceptions. Take bike trails located off the main “Alpine Pearls” is a promise an electric boat over Lake roads offer numerous movelo of a new kind of experience. Königssee to St. Bartholomew tours for your enjoyment. The The “Pearls” represent soft or discover the area by electric quiet electric motors enable tourism or environmentally bike! more endurance without friendly transportation, overtaxing muscles. The sustainability, climate Bad Reichenhall: Rupertus Therme Family protection and the highest Recreation and Wellbeing Resort & Spa is the central quality in tourism. The first “Alpine Wellness” movelo rental station. town in Germany spoils its Berchtesgaden: guests with numerous Further Information: Nature, Sports and Culture highlights. Natural resources, www.alpine-pearls.com Here nature also celebrates its enjoyable activities and Package Offers “Alpine Pearls” festival of grandeur like the cultural highlights are the under: nearby Mozart city of Salzburg order of the day! Soft tourism www.berchtesgadener-land.com does with its music festival. is made easy: for those who Numerous attractions and a have a guest card, public wide range of sports and acti- transportation is free of vities are available as well. In charge. Plenty of rental Berchtesgaden soft tourism is stations for bicycle and as easy as child’s play. Superb electric bikes are available

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