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OUR SUGGESTED EXCURSIONS 2018 2 INTRODUCTION

WELCOME TO NATURE & THIS HOLIDAY MOUNTAINS PARADISE Page 6

WATER, LAKES & WELLNESS Page 20 hat brings you ultima- te happiness? Maybe Wit’s packing your SNOW & backpack early in the morning, FUN throwing on your hiking boots Page 28 and scaling a mountain peak. Or exploring mysterious gorges for hours on end and discovering nature with your kids. Perhaps RELAX & ENJOY it’s enjoying top-class concert music in front of a breathtaking Page 36 panorama. Or is it having time for new ideas? CULTURE & To explore the Alpine Bad SIGHTS Reichenhall, the mountains and Page 40 world famous sights in close proximity can only be done here in . STROLLING & SHOPPING We hope you have Page 54 an enjoyable stay with us! PULL-OUT MAP & IMPRINT

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CENTRAL INFORMATION TRAVEL BY BUS AND TRAIN CENTERS ON SITE Train connections : Wittelsbacherstr. 15, IC Königssee: Direct connection bet- : Großgmainer Str. 14 ween Altona and Berchtesga- : Maximilianstraße 9 den-Bad Reichenhall-. Take und Königsseer Straße 2, Schönau a. the Westbahn to and change Königssee: Rathausplatz 1 und See- to the Berchtesgadener Land Bahn straße 3, : Hauptstraße (BLB) to Bad Reichenhall/Bayerisch 40, Ramsau: Im Tal 2, Marktschellen- Gmain or Berchtesgaden via Freilassing. berg: Salzburger Straße 2, : Bayern Ticket: take the Meridian or Petersplatz 2, Anger: Dorfplatz 4, RB from to Bad Reichenhall/ : Poststraße 14, Freilassing: Bayerisch Gmain or Berchtesgaden via Hauptstraße 45, Saaldorf-Surheim: Freilassing. Moosweg 2, Laufen: Rathausplatz 1 Transportation of bicycles on the trains EMERGENCY CALLS In the local Berchtesgadener Land International emergency trains, the transportation of bicycles cellphone number/European is free. Please note: if trains are very emergency number 112 crowded, the railway personnel will Alpine emergency number (AT) 140 decide if the bikes can be brought.

Kurkarte / Staatsbad Guest Card = GERMAN ALPINE Bus Card ASSOCIATION (DAV) With the Berchtesgaden guest card, T +49 8652 9764615 overnight guests in the and Königssee holiday region have free and environmentally friendly transport on EASY ARRIVAL BY CAR most bus routes. Take the München-Salzburg (A8) from Munich and continue on The Bavarian State Baths Bad Rei- good secondary roads. Please note: if chenhall Guest Card is your eco-cons- you are arriving on the A8 from Munich, cious free ticket to tourist destinations, we suggest you take the Bad Reichen- hiking centers and more in and around hall exit. Continuing through the Alpine Town. requires a vignette (toll-road sticker)! Dial-a-bus Berchtesgaden (RufBus) Additional service to the public trans- FLY TO THE MOUNTAINS portation for the townships of Berch- The Salzburg Airport is 25 km tesgaden, Bischofswiesen, Ramsau and (15.5 miles), the 185 km Schönau a. Königssee. (115 miles) away. T +49 8684 964822

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• Nemo-Point, Bad Reichenhall Alpine Experience Bus • Tourist Information, (ALMErlebnisBUS) Schönau a. Königssee Starting at the bus stop Hintersee in the • Tourist-Information, Piding mountaineering village Ramsau and • Intersport Renoth, Triftplatz/ following along the Alpine pastures of Schönau a. Königssee the Klausbachtal (End of May until the beginning of October). e-service stations almerlebnisbus.com In the Alpine Town Bad Reichenhall e-cars can be charged at the adminis- Teisendorf Municipal Bus trative district office (Landratsamt) (GemeindeBUS Teisendorf) Berchtesgadener Land, as well as at Takes guests to the desired destinations the municipal utilities Bad Reichenhall within the municipal district. It is pos- KU. In Berchtesgaden charging stations sible to transport buggies, walking aids can be found at the Buchwinkler car or wheelchairs. dealership and the Königssee car park. T +49 8666 928853 Accessibility Flixbus Whether an interesting visit to a muse- Flixbus is a low-cost way to reach um or a relaxing stay at one of our ther- Bad Reichenhall and Berchtesgaden. mal spa facilities – most destinations/ facilities can be experienced without Cable Cars any barriers. Parts of the pedestrian These cable cars will take you to zones, as well as a few hiking trails are magnificent viewpoints: accessible to buggies, wheelchairs and • Predigtstuhl Cable Car, Bad Reichenhall walkers. Destinations/accommodations • Jenner Cable Car, tested for accessibility can be found at Schönau a. Königssee reisen-fuer-alle.de • Hirscheck-Chairlift, Ramsau •  Cable Car, Berchtesgaden TAXI •  Cable Car, A/Grödig Office Berchtesgaden T +49 8654 4041 Office Bad Reichenhall TRAVEL ENVIRONMENTALLY T +49 8651 4545 FRIENDLY WITH E-ENERGY Swap a car for an e-Bike The service provider “movelo” offers a EASILY FIND YOUR WAY comprehensive network of rental, bat- Check our markers: tery changing and charging stations. 1 Excursions 2 Rental stations Restaurant tips • Spa & Family Resort RupertusTherme, Bad Reichenhall They can also be found in the enclosed map. 5 6 NATURE & MOUNTAINS

Lace up your hiking boots and off you go! For ambitious mountain lovers as well as leisure hikers.

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GORGES, RAVINES AND DAMS

Hikes through Berchtesgadener Land’s gorges and ravines offer a fantastic experience that won’t easily be forgotten.

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Wild and romantic: the 1 Almbach- 2 klamm near with its thunderous waterfalls is one of the most beautiful gorges in the Bavarian . At its entrance one can admire 2 ’s oldest marble mill. Since 1683 chunks of marble are beautifully ground into smooth balls of different sizes here.

Throughout Berchtesgadener Land mills and dams can be found, such as the Röthelbachklause near Bad Reichenhall – one of the earliest splash dams mentioned in a document – or the Theresienklause in the Almbach- klamm. These historical monuments tell a story of the economy and technology 8 NATURE & MOUNTAINS

3 GLACIER AND ICE

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in former times. They made use of the power of water and served as a means for extracting salt, producing stone balls, grinding grains, generating energy or enabling the transportation of wood Hikers wishing to explore gorges and from hard to access forest areas. ravines will need good footwear. Warm clothes are a further requirement for Many mills and dams have meanwhile exploring the 4 Schellenberger ice been lovingly restored by associations cave (1,550 m/5,085 ft) in the Un- and volunteer helpers. They are ideal tersberg Mountain, as the descent into destinations for young and old alike Germany’s largest ice cave gets colder that still captivate our interest today with every step. eishoehle.net by their association of technology with nature. The reason why the 5 Blaueis Glacier still exists despite global warming is Those who are up for more ravine thanks to its location on the north adventures should explore the Speik face of Mountain. Glacier and Speik Stream near Bayerisch enthusiasts can stop for refreshments Gmain. Steep trails through the romantic at the Blaueis hut (1,680 m/5,512 ft) Weissbach Valley, with its deep ravines and continue from there on hikes into a and numerous waterfalls, lead to the wide unique glacier world. streambed of the Speik. 5 3 Aschauer Gorge and Hiental Dam can be found nearby, in the neighboring township of . Another worthwhile hike leads through the Weissbach Gorge.

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TAKE YOUR BIKE FOR A SPIN Numerous biking trails offer a diverse range of tours, for example to Thumsee Lake, around Saalachsee Lake, and the list goes on. Whether you want to explore the world with your kids or are looking for challenging mountain bike tours, such as up to Gotzenalm – the area offers bike fun for everyone.

THE JOYS OF HIKING Those who prefer strapping on hiking boots can explore Berchtesgadener Land on well-marked trails. Whether half day or full day excursions, hiking through val- leys or scaling mountain peaks – choose from a variety of hikes suiting your wis- hes and physical fitness. Are you looking for good company or a knowledgeable mountain guide? Then why not join one of the guided hikes offered throughout the county. We also recommend the hik- ing program provided by the Berchtesga- den Alpine National Park. 10 NATURE & MOUNTAINS

1 DAV CLIMBING CENTER IN MOUNTAINEERING HOUSE GANZ

A GOLFER’S PARADISE Experience great golfing on Ober- salzberg Mountain at an elevation of approx. 1,000 meters (3,281 feet)! Here golfers of all levels can enjoy the The German Alpine Association’s (DAV) game in front of a spectacular moun- climbing center in the mountaineering tain backdrop. 20 other golf courses house Ganz in Bischofswiesen provides can be found within an hour’s drive. the ultimate climbing experience in the . Climbers will enjoy the 2,000 m² (21,528 ft²) of climbing surface and 200 versatile routes to choose from. Boulderers are provided with two boulder rooms. The majority of routes have a difficulty level ranging from V-VII, however the upper difficulty levels include over 30 routes. Climbers “without a partner” can use one of the two self-belaying systems at the 15-me- ter (49-feet) high wall. A snack-bar Hiking adventures can also be sought invites you to relax after a good climb. out in the “Alpine Town” of Bad Rei- chenhall and in Bayerisch Gmain. The local mountains of Bad Reichenhall offer Watzmannstraße 4 many hikes and mountain tours into  83483 Bischofswiesen nature and form a counterpart to the T +49 8652 9764620 urban flair of the Alpine Town. Bayerisch info@kletterzentrum- Gmain is located above Bad Reichenhall: berchtesgaden.de not only the Alpgarten loop, but also the kletterzentrum-berchtesgaden.de -Idyll trail and SalzAlpen tours lead through an impressive landscape with Weekdays from 10:00 – 22:00, forests and streams at the of the Sundays and public holidays . from 10:00 – 21:00 11 NATURE & MOUNTAINS

2 SCENIC TRAIN RIDES THROUGH BERCHTESGADENER LAND

Many attractive destinations can be reached by bus or train, so why not start your relaxed family excursion with the Berchtesgadener Land Bahn? The train ride offers great views of ’s mountains, passes historic and includes a steep picturesque incline. KEHLSTEINSTRASSE Get the best tickets* for your trip direc- (EAGLE’S NEST ROAD) tly in the BLB train without surcharge The Eagle’s Nest road or - between Freilassing and Berchtesgaden strasse is considered to be a unique or in the BLB customer center. architectural masterpiece and true feat of engineering: in a single hairpin bend, the tremendous 700 meters (2,297 Berchtesgadener Land Bahn  feet) in elevation between Obersalz- Customer center berg and the Eagle’s Nest parking lot Hermann-Löns-Straße 4 are climbed, passing twice through 83395 Freilassing the steep north-west face of Mount T +49 180 1231236 Kehlstein. blb.info The history of how the road was const- *Discounts for many destinations; max. ructed is likewise impressive: in only 13 three of one’s own (grand-) children months, the 6.5 kilometer (4 mile) long up to 14 years are free. Tickets are only road was blasted out of the mountain’s valid in local trains Mon – Fri from 9:00 hard rock. In 1952 the Eagle’s Nest am, Sat – Sun and public holidays all road was closed to public traffic and a day; in busses Mon – Sun from 0:00 – special mountain bus service was put 3:00 am the following day. into operation.

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3 THE EAGLE’S NEST

A historical viewpoint high above Tourismusregion Berchtesgaden: the Eagle’s Nest on top Berchtesgaden-Königssee of Mount Kehlstein (1,834 m/6,017 ft) T +49 8652 967-0 provides a breathtaking panoramic view. Eagle’s Nest Restaurant The building was completed in 1938 and T +49 8652 2969 in 1960 the Bavarian State entrusted it .de to a foundation. The Eagle’s Nest is ma- naged by the tourist region of Berchtes- Mid May – October gaden-Königssee and run as a mountain Discounts for families, groups restaurant by private leaseholders. The and with a guest card Eagle’s Nest road is closed to private traffic – special busses chauffeur visitors RVO bus 838 from Berchtesgaden up to a viewing platform from where a Obersalzberg 124 meter (407 feet) long tunnel leads Salzbergstraße 45 to a brass elevator going 124 meters 83471 Berchtesgaden (407 feet) up into the Eagle’s Nest.

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Germany’s highest panoramic road takes visitors directly into Berchtesga- dener Land’s unique mountain world with a view of Salzburg and the Valley. There are various hiking trails and a magnificent panoramic circular route with benches to rest on as well as info rossfeldpanoramastrasse.de panels. Two mountain restaurants and Toll station: T +49 8652 2808 a snack-bar (toilet equipped for handi- capped) provide refreshments. This toll Toll fee: Car 8 €, road is open all year round. Motorcycle 4,50 €, Bus 55 €

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5 KELTENBLITZ IN DÜRNBERG / (AUSTRIA)

Salzburg’s longest summer sled run is Very well-developed hiking and biking always worth a trip! Located only a few trails leading from the chairlift’s minutes away from the city of Salzburg bottom station, as well as from the and easily reached on the road from Rossfeld toll station on the Bavarian Berchtesgaden to , it is a big side and up to the summit, provide op- attraction with its fun and exciting portunities for hikes with magnificent 2.2 km (1.4 mi) long run. Zinkelkogel views into the distance. Mountain in Dürnbeg / Hallein offers a fantastic panoramic view from Unters- berg Mountain to the Dachstein range. Zinken Chairlifts Guests can indulge in a hearty snack Bad Dürrnberg / Hallein at Zinkenstüberl mountain restaurant T +43 6245 85105 with its beautiful panoramic terrace [email protected] right next to Zinkelkogel’s top station. duerrnberg.at with live webcam

FUNTENSEE LAKE If you are up for a challenging three to Germany’s coldest spot, but can reach four hour hike, then start at St. Bartholo- pleasant temperatures in the summerti- mew and continue up to Funtensee Lake. me. The Kärlingerhaus at Funtensee Lake The mountain lake located at an elevati- marks the starting point for many hiking on of 1,633 m (5,358 ft) is considered tours through the Steinere Meer. 14 NATURE & MOUNTAINS

6 HIRSCHECK CHAIRLIFT ON HOCHSCHWARZECK Glide effortlessly into lofty heights on the Hirscheck Chairlift, from where you can embark on hikes or bathe in the sun. This is no place for stress, so let yourself unwind and relax! A spectacular view of breathtakingly beautiful nature, green Alpine meadows and fascinating and bizarre mountain massifs awaits you on the Toter Mann summit at an elevation of 1,390 meters (4,560 feet).

Hirscheck Chairlift Hochschwarzeck Bergbahn GmbH Schwarzecker Straße 80 83486 Ramsau T +49 8657 368 hochschwarzeck.info

Summer season May – Oct Winter season Dec – March

Ask for family discounts

Mountain restaurant Hirschkaser

Dial-a-bus (RufBus) Berchtesgaden

Wimbachklamm, Tourist-Info 7 WIMBACHKLAMM Ramsau, Im Tal 2, 83486 Ramsau T +49 8657 9889-20, ramsau.de

May 1st – Nov 1st, 7:00 – 19:00 Weather-dependant changes are possible

Discount with guest card

Wimbachgries Hut Gasthof Hocheck Wimbachschloss The Wimbach Gorge, located at the Wimbach Bridge (entrance fee) entrance of a massive high valley and Wimbachweg 1, 83486 Ramsau at the foot of Mount Watzmann, is a geologically impressive sight, as well as a RVO bus 846 from Berchtesgaden picturesque natural monument. 15 NATURE & MOUNTAINS

8 EXPERIENCE THE SALT MINES IN BERCHTESGADEN

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Dive into the world of salt in the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines (1517) and enjoy a unique atmosphere deep in the . A miners’ train will take you 650 meters (2,133 feet) into the mountain itself, where a gigantic salt cathedral with a spectacular miners’ slide awaits. 3D animations depicting the mining of salt are presented in an exciting way and the one hour tour, as well as the boat trip across the underg- round salt lake, provide an unforgetta- ble experience beneath the ground for young and old alike.

Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden Bergwerkstraße 83 83471 Berchtesgaden T +49 8652 6002-0 salzbergwerk.de

Winter: Nov 2nd 2017 – March 25th 2018 11:00 – 15:00* Summer: March 26th 2018 – Oct 31st 2018 09:00 – 17:00*

(*Last tour)

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9 TAKE A BREAK, HAVE A GENTIAN SCHNAPPS

The Grassl distillery warmly invites you to do just that! Besides the well-known Enzianbrennerei Grassl Grassl gentian schnapps – distilled in Salzburger Straße 105 Berchtesgaden for the first time in 1692 83471 Berchtesgaden – today around 35 different herbal and T +49 8652 9536-0 fruit spirits and liqueurs are produced grassl.com here as well. Come and sample the delicious shots and take a guided tour May through October: of the distillery. Moreover, a fascinating Mon – Fri 9:00 – 18:00 display of historic equipment from cen- Sat 9:00 – 16:00 turies-old distilling traditions are waiting November through April: to be discovered. Another highlight is Mon – Fri 9:00 – 17:00 the distillery museum in an authentic, Sat 9:00 – 12:00 old Alpine chalet (only open during  Free of charge summer). RVO bus 840 from Berchtesgaden

10 OLD SALT WORKS IN BAD REICHENHALL

Alte Saline Bad Reichenhall Alte Saline 9, 83435 Bad Reichenhall T +49 8651 7002-6146 alte-saline.de

May 1st – Oct 31st: 10:00 – 16:00*, Nov 2nd – April 30th: The Old Salt Works (1834) showcase Closed Mondays. Tuesday until the gold’s exceptional history. Saturday 11:00 – 15:00* Explore the works with its centu- Every first Sunday of the month ries-old tunnels, experience enginee- 11:00 – 15:00* ring skills and marvel at the gigantic *Last tour water wheels. 17 NATURE & MOUNTAINS

11 PREDIGTSTUHL CABLE CAR – BUILT TO LAST FOR ETERNITY

The Predigtstuhlbahn in Bad Reichen- hall is the world’s oldest originally preserved cable car. Since 1928 it has been considered a model for the ideal cable car and the epitome of elegance in ropeway construction. Justifiably, the Predigtstuhbahn is a protected monument. The 32-meter (105-foot) Predigtstuhlbahn high monumental supports, soaring high Südtiroler Platz 1 into the sky, as well as the top station 83435 Bad Reichenhall majestically enthroning the summit, T +49 8651 96850 are an expression of the 1920s attitude predigtstuhlbahn.de towards life. Summer: 9:00 – 17:00 Once you have arrived at the top you Winter: 9:00 – 16:00 may fancy an extensive hike on bug- gy-friendly high paths, take a break in Adults 24 € the rustic Alpine hut at Schlegelmulde or Children (7-16 years) 14 € dine in the nostalgic gourmet restaurant. Discounts for groups/families Enjoy a unique ambience by the fireplace Mountain Restaurant Predigtstuhl or on the sun terrace with a fabulous Alpine Hut Schlegelmulde view of Bad Reichenhall and the surroun- BLB Train: Train station Kirchberg ding mountains. 18 NATURE & MOUNTAINS

12 JENNER AT LAKE KÖNIGSSEE (610 – 1,800 m/2,001 – 5,905 ft above sea level)

Currently a new 10-person gondola will be operating between the middle is being built in two sections on the and bottom station. The relatively easy 1,874-meter (6,148-foot) high Jenner terrain here is a great practice ground Mountain. Moreover, the present for children, which is why all technical construction site encompasses the facilities are being built kid-safe. The reconstruction of the bottom, middle new Jenner Cable Car will go into and top station buildings. The spacious operation in summer 2018 and the two panoramic restaurant at the top station renewed 6-person chair lifts will follow with 400 indoor and 400 outdoor in winter 2018/19. seats will offer day visitors a gastrono- mic experience and provide an unparal- leled location for groups, companies, as Berchtesgadener Bergbahn AG well as for special events. Jennerbahnstraße 18 The previous Mitterkaser 2-seater 83471 Schönau a. Königssee chairlift is being replaced by a 6-per- T +49 8652 9581-0 son chairlift. Furthermore, the old [email protected] Jennerwiesen 2-seater chairlift was jennerbahn.de removed from its former location and facebook.com/jennerbahn

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Crystal clear or salty, refreshing or beneficial, smooth as glass or thunderous, for the skin or good to drink: our water.

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EXPERIENCE ALPINE WATER

Large and imposing in front of a unique mountain backdrop, small and hidden away, icy cold or pleasantly warm: ideal for swimming or located amid idyllic Alpine scenery, lakes are found throughout the Berchtesgadener Land.

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LAKES Need to escape the heat? In the summer Numerous fish splash about in the time many lakes and regional outdoor crystal clear water and the lake, as well pools invite you to take a cooling dip. as the surroundings, are a protected Discover small beaches, for example at conservation area. 1 Höglwörther Lake, which, due to its moor water, maintains a pleasantly Many Bad Reichenhall residents’ lake of warm temperature throughout the choice is 2 Thumsee with its turquoise summer. water, beach and beautiful lawn for sunbathing. The circular route around The River is dammed by a the lake is equally charming. separation barrier in Kibling to form the impressive Saalach Lake. Go on a 3 Lake Abtsdorf near Laufen with peaceful bike ride or take a walk upri- its beach, playgrounds and spacious ver and around the lake while enjoying sunbathing areas is another worthwhile the beautiful natural setting. destination – especially for families: here children can splash around for If you love watching animals, visit hours, as the lake is one of the warmest Listsee Lake near Bad Reichenhall. in Bavaria. 22 WATER, LAKES & WELLNESS

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4 Hintersee Lake, surrounded by gi- 3 gantic peaks and located in Ramsau at the foot of the Reiter-Alm, has fascina- ted many landscape artists and poets.

The most beautiful footpath to the lake leads from Ramsau through the Zauberwald (Enchanted Forest), and along a wild mountain stream. Take a walk on the theme trail leading around the lake and presenting information on the romantic-period painters of the A boat ride along the sheer rock faces 19th century. The lake has provided the of Lake Königssee, the jewel among setting for many an Alpine movie and Berchtesgaden lakes, makes for a special can also be crossed by boat. experience – rent a paddleboat and enjoy the National Park’s nature in peace and quiet, away from the commercial boat traffic.

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14 A NATURAL 15 LAKE – KINGDOM TOUR AROUND THE ISLANDS AND VISIT THE ROYAL PALACE

Lake Königssee with its emerald green color and nestled at the foot of the imposing eastern wall of Mount Watz- mann in the heart of the Berchtesgaden National Park is one of nature’s true masterpieces. The greatest luxury in these fast-paced times is silence. As All year round boats pick up guests at soon as you board one of the attractive the ports of and Gstadt and take electric passenger boats, all the noise them to the Frauen and Herren Islands; and hustle and bustle is left behind. in the summertime stops are made at During the crossing to St. Bartholomew Seebruck, , Übersee and the boatman plays his trumpet to lure Bernau as well. The islands present two out the world-famous Königssee echo individually unique attractions in the from the steep rock face. area. While the Herren Island is primarily known for King Ludwig II’s In St. Bartholomew the lovely pilgri- royal palace, Frauen Island is truly an mage church is world-renowned for its insider’s tip: a small fishing village with wine-red onion domes. an excellent culinary offer and the Be- nedictine Abbey make it a unique jewel. Schifffahrt Königssee Simply sit back and enjoy the view of the Seestraße 55 “Bavarian Sea” and the . 83471 Schönau a. Königssee T +49 8652 9636-96 Chiemsee Schifffahrt Boats operate year round Seestraße 108 In high season the service starts 83209 at 8:00 in frequent intervals T +49 8051 6090 Family discount [email protected] Child fares up to 17 years chiemsee-schifffahrt.de

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16 ANGER TOWNSHIP OUTDOOR POOLS Höglwörther Lake. The island housing Enjoy a magnificent view of the moun- the former Höglwörth Monastery tains from the Marzoll outdoor pool or together with Höglwörth Lake form a dive into Schönau’s Schornbad with romantic gem in the area. 900 m2 (2,953 ft2) of water space, a Hike around the lake or relax on the delight for young and old alike. Markt- lovely lawn. schellenberg also attracts visitors with a well-maintained outdoor pool, as do Freilassing, Teisendorf and Anger.

Aschauerweiher Bad or "Aschi", Ger- many's largest natural swimming pool, combines a unique blend of outdoor pool feeling with magnificent mountain vistas that include Mount Watzmann and Hoher Göll.

Staufenbad Aufham-Anger. The newly renovated Staufenbad pool is ideal for families. In addition to an extensive lawn, the heated outdoor pool area offers a sports and a non-swimmer pool with a wide wavy slide, a large space for small children, as well as different types of playgrounds. A snack-bar with a beautiful terrace provides refreshments.

Tourist-Info Anger Dorfplatz 4, 83454 Anger T +49 8656 9889-22 anger.de Staufenbad Aufham-Anger Angerstraße 30, 83454 Anger

Mid May – Mid September

Adults 3,50 € with guest card 3,00 € Children 2,00 €

RVO bus 829 from Bad Reichenhall

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17 WATZMANN THERME BERCHTESGADEN THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY THERMAL SPA

Visitors of all ages will enjoy the wide range of different areas the Watzmann Therme has to offer. The WATER area, Watzmann Therme with its unique view of Mount Watz- Bergwerkstraße 54 mann, provides a colorful parent-child 83471 Berchtesgaden play space, great for families with T +49 8652 9464-0 young children. Older kids and adults [email protected] can enjoy themselves in the adventure watzmann-therme.de pool, equipped with a water vortex and facebook.com/watzmann.therme underwater recliners, whiz through the 80-meter Blackhole Slide with light Open daily and year round: effects and timer or do a few laps in the 10:00 – 22:00 sports pool. A place for rest and relaxa- Mondays all-day women’s sauna tion is offered in the SAUNA and BRINE (Except on public holidays and area. Here visitors will feel the soothing during the Bavarian summer and effect of the original Berchtesgaden bri- Christmas holidays.) ne and can escape from everyday life. 26 WATER, LAKES & WELLNESS

18 SPA & FAMILY RESORT RUPERTUSTHERME BAD REICHENHALL

The RupertusTherme receives its greatest treasure from its natural Alpine surroundings: pure Alpine salt. It has been safeguarded deep inside the mountains for 250 million years and occurs naturally in Bad Reichenhall, in liquid form, as Alpine brine. This brine is piped directly from the salt works into the RupertusTherme thermal baths, where it is distributed to the active and relaxation pools, as well as the steam baths.

The large glass windows of Bavaria’s recreational health spa allow a clear view of the surrounding mountains of the Berchtesgadener Land, making the day at this thermal spa a truly Alpine experience. Spa & Family Resort The separate sports and family area RupertusTherme guarantees fun for all ages. It contains Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 21 a space for small children, consisting of 83435 Bad Reichenhall a pool with water depths of up to 40 T +49 8651 76220 centimeters (15.7 inches), and different rupertustherme.de attractions, such as waterfalls, fountains, facebook.com/rupertustherme a toddler slide and a family pool Thermal & Sauna area: with a water vortex, as well as a 12 m 9:00 – 22:00 (39ft) long wavy slide. The main allure Sports & Family area : is a 120 m (394 ft) long tire slide – a 9:00 – 21:00 pleasure for the entire family! 27 SNOW & WINTER FUN

This is a time where nature rests and landscapes are clad in white. Experience unparalleled winter beauty like here in Bayerisch Gmain.

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WINTER DELIGHTS

Berchtesgaden and the surrounding townships of Bischofswiesen, Marktschellenberg, Ramsau and Schönau a. Königssee offer nearly limitless winter fun for skiers, snowboarders, sledders and all snow-lovers.

SKIING, SLEDDING AND FUN IN THE SNOW The six ski areas of Berchtesgadener Land can easily be reached in little time by car or with the RVO busses.

More than 60 kilometers (37 miles) of 2 attractive runs at altitudes between 600 (1,968) and 1,800 meters (5,905 feet) are waiting to be enjoyed by skiers and snowboarders. These include the family ski area Skiarena Obersalzberg with five lifts and snow-blowers, as well as the newly constructed Kinderland children’s area and 1 Hochschwarzeck ski area with a chairlift, two T-bar lifts, a practice lift and a snow-tubing lift. The Rossfeld ski area provides three T-bar lifts and a practice lift – don’t miss out on the night skiing every Wednesday evening. Moreover, the adjacent Zinken Ski Center (A) offers a chairlift, two T-bar lifts and a practice lift. 1 30 SNOW & WINTER FUN

The Götschen Ski Center encompasses a chairlift as well as three T-bar lifts – night skiing is available here every Friday.

The 2 Jenner ski area near Lake Königssee promises true pleasures for beginners and advanced skiers. Six lifts and eleven kilometers (seven miles) of groomed slopes make for a fantastic skiing experien- ce. A guarantee of snow from the start of the season until spring – this dream of all skiers becomes a reality on the Jenner with modern snowmaking facilities.

The 3 sled runs Hirscheckblitz in 3 Ramsau and Obersalzberg in Berchtes- gaden are both equipped with lifts. Ne- arly every township offers natural sled runs for winter lovers to zip through the snow.

Thrill-seekers who want to try their luck on the 4 artificially frozen bobsled & ice track in the Deutsche Post Eisarena at Lake Königssee should not 4 miss out on the visitor events.

Do you favor less speedy descents or prefer working on your stamina instead? No problem, we’ve got you covered: 31 SNOW & WINTER FUN

Over 100 kilometers (62 miles) of groomed trails make for the perfect cross-country skiing experience. The 5 cross-country center Aschauer- weiher in Bischofswiesen provides over 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) of well-groomed trails against a backdrop of the world-famous Watzmann. For the most part, the trails are made for both classic and skating ski-style. Thanks to 5 snowmaking facilities, snow is almost always guaranteed. Night skiing is also available on Tuesday and Friday evenings.

Other well-groomed trails, such as in Bad Reichenhall, Bayerisch Gmain, Rupertiwinkel and in the townships of Berchtesgaden, Marktschellenberg and Schönau a. Königssee, lead across sunny meadows and through snow-co- vered forests.

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The high-altitude trail in Ramsau/ 6 Hochschwarzeck is especially attracti- ve in spring and can make for an unfor- gettable cross-country skiing experien- ce in bright sunshine at an elevation of 1,100 meters (3,609 feet).

Ice-skating lovers can try out the ice rink in Berchtesgaden or, weather permitting, glide across one of the many idyllic natural lakes, such as 6 Thumsee or 7 Hintersee. Why not also partake in 8 a game of curling with new acquaintan- ces, also offered at the 8 recreational facility Aschauerweiher.

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SNOWSHOEING Would you like to venture further into untouched Alpine winter wonderland? Then you may want to try a special kind of winter hike: snowshoeing. Have a look at our winter hiking trail map with sugge- stions for snowshoeing tours or join one of the guided tours of various providers.

WINTER HIKING Winter hiking in a winter wonderland: crystal clear air, bright blue skies and gleaming white peaks make trudging across valleys and mountains and through untouched nature away from ski slopes and cross-country ski trails a fantastic experience – either with snow shoes, on guided hikes or on your own. The trail network encompasses over SLEIGH RIDES 200 km (124 mi)! Horse-drawn sleighs seating eight or twelve passengers shuttle guests Before your hike, inquire about the between the National Park Informa- weather conditions, the exact route, tion Center Hintersee and the game along with its length and difficulty, and feeding station. The journey is offered please stay on the designated paths for in two segments, each lasting 30 your own safety. You will find a small minutes. selection of hiking suggestions in our winter hiking trail map or at bglt.de For further information contact the Tourist Information Ramsau at T +49 8657 9889-20 34 SNOW & WINTER FUN

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Between the Watzmann and Grünstein mountains you will find one of the most modern, as well as the very first, artificially frozen bobsled and luge ice tracks in the world, the Deutsche Post Eisarena Königssee. Every year, fans can experience thrilling races in front of a fantastic mountain backdrop. This season 2017/18, the Olympic Games in South Korea will dominate the Deutsche Post Eisarena Königssee sports world. However, before that, the An der Seeklause 43-60 elite sled athletes will meet again at Kö- 83471 Schönau a. Königssee nigssee: on January 6th/7th, lugers will T +49 8652 9772790 ring in the New Year, while the World eisarena-königssee.de Cup finals in bobsled and will  Tours offered Tuesdays and take place from January 19th to 21st. Fridays 14:30, Meeting point: Main entrance · 6th to 7th January 2018 Advanced reservation required VIESSMANN Luge World Cup for groups of 15 or more · 19th to 21st January 2018

BMW IBSF Bobsled & Skeleton  Adults: 6 € Children up to 14 years free of World Cup charge Apart from World Cup events, those Bobsled Taxi interested can take a peek behind the  per person and ride: scenes on a guided tour or race down 90 € (18 years and above) the ice track at 120 km/h (74 mph) in rennbob-taxi.de the bobsled taxi. 35 36 RELAX & ENJOY

Inviting, hearty, delicious: eateries and restaurants high up and down below welcome you.

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1 »SALIN – THE TASTE I’M TALKING ABOUT.« "We are all about combining. Modern and historic, wood and metal, young and Alte Saline 2 old, but also salty and sweet, exotic 83435 Bad Reichenhall and familiar, experiences and relaxation." Reservation: Manuel Lechner & Christoph Kurth T +49 8651 7174907 [email protected] salin-reichenhall.de

Mon – Thurs: 09:00 – 24:00 Fri: 09:00 – 01:00 Sat: 10:00 – 01:00 Sun: 10:00 – 22:00

2 WELCOME TO IM ALPENHOTEL KRONPRINZ

This Alpine style hotel, located in a quiet, central location, offers 66 com- fortable rooms and suites, a panoramic restaurant with a cozy “Stüberl” dining will enjoy a visit to our popular, rustic room, a small wellness area with a sau- Bavarian Stüberl "Zum Fassl", a meeting na, a steam room and an infrared cabin. place for anyone looking for a cozy, Enjoy the panoramic mountain views social atmosphere and good company. from our spacious sun terrace! Close by The kitchen is open until 22:00 and you will find golf and tennis courts, the opening hours are every day Watzmann Therme, the famous and po- from 18:00 to 1:00. pular Königssee Lake, the Jenner Cable Am Brandholz Car, the Salt Mines, the Berchtesgaden 83471 Berchtesgaden National Park and many other interes- T +49 8652 6070 ting and exciting attractions. alpenhotel-kronprinz.de Simply good: "ZUM FASSL". All ages 38 RELAX & ENJOY

3 WATZ RESTAURANT + BAYRISH PUB BERCHTESGADEN – homemade and prepared with love. In addition, the attic is equipped with a state-of-the-art bowling center – an ideal outing for the entire family.

WATZ, Bahnhofplatz 2 83471 Berchtesgaden WATZ, located at Berchtesgaden’s T +49 8652 9763435 legendary train station, is a restaurant watz.info and Bavarian pub in one. Here you’ll find the best Bavarian thirst quenchers, Sun – Thurs 15:00 – 24:00 as well as regional and seasonal dishes Fri – Sat 15:00 – 2:00

4 GUEST - 5 GOBERG HOUSE AUZINGER Dorfplatz 36 “Eating is a 83454 Anger Hirschbichlstraße 8 T +49 8656 9898335 necessity, enjoy- 83486 Ramsau goberg.de ment is an art.” T +49 8657 230 auzinger.de Closed Thursdays

It is with great passion that the Hillebrand family runs the historic guesthouse at the entrance to the National Park. Only regional products are used in the kitchen. Pork and beef roasts are prepared fresh every day in the 150-year old wood oven and served in the cozy farmhouse rooms.

6 ECHO- 7 WACHTERL RESTAURANT STÜBERL An der Seeklause 41 Alpenstraße 159 83471 Schönau a. K'see 83486 Ramsau T +49 8652 948630 T +49 8657 285 echostueberl.de wirtshaus-wachterl.de Warm cuisine served daily 10:00 – 21:30 Echostüberl Restaurant, located directly Chef Thomas Grassl uses the best regional by the Königssee bobsled & luge ice track, ingredients to conjure up Bavarian and is the meeting place of many famous luge, Mediterranean delicacies. Wild game from bobsled and skeleton athletes. Seasonal the National Park, meat from the neigh- dishes such as farmer’s duck, as well as boring farm, as well as delicious cakes are pumpkin, wild garlic and asparagus dishes prepared with care. Wonderful hiking trails are served in the cozy dining area. can be found all around the restaurant. 39 40 CULTURE & SIGHTS

For 150 years, the Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic Orchestra has delighted people’s ears and hearts.

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1 BERCHTESGADEN 2 THE “ALPINE TOWN” Discovering and experiencing tradition: OF BAD REICHENHALL Berchtesgaden already had been recei- The mild climate, brine springs and ving prominent guests before the term charming landscape once lured "holiday" was even invented – Bavaria’s crowned heads of state to the town, kings, artists and noblemen preferred which is proud to be called the this town over others. Fortunately, you "Bavarian State Spa" since 1900. no longer have to be an aristocrat to Today, Bad Reichenhall is a lively spa enjoy the place! and convention town that combines tradition with modernity. Moreover, it The town invites you to discover is a top destination for Alpine wellness: interesting sights such as the historic thanks to rich natural resources, health town center with its town and wellbeing are brought to attention houses, monastery church and royal pa- more than ever. More and more people lace. Stroll around leisurely, visit one of are discovering the positive effects and the cozy cafés and have fun browsing invigorating energy of Bad Reichen- through the charming shops. hall AlpineSole brine. Let your body, mind and soul experience the natural power from the depths of the Alps! Those who want to experience "great In the past, less concentrated brine moments" of history in Berchtesgaden, was trickled over blackthorn twigs to have the opportunity to accompany the increase salt content. Today, you can night watchman on a tour through the take a healthy walk around one of these historically interesting town center. structures, which serves as an open-air berchtesgaden.de salt inhalation facility and is located in the spa park. 42 CULTURE & SIGHTS

Thanks to its attractive architecture the 4 Royal Spa House is one of the city's landmarks. It has been restored to its original condition and, as a modern conference center, offers an ideal locati- on for congresses and special events.

The Bad Reichenhall Art Academy of- fers artists a place to express creativity and develop their skills. bad-reichenhall.de mayrsaal since 2004 as it houses the impressive Rottmayr painting “Allegory of Astronomy and the Science of Histo- riography" (1710). 3 stadtlaufen.de

4 ANGER King Ludwig I once declared Anger the "most beautiful village" in his kingdom. One of the main characteristics is the village square with its Marian column, erected in 1884: this gilded Patron 3 LAUFEN Saint of Bavaria rises brightly into the What a city! From the 9th century on, sky. In Anger you will still find customs the transportation of the "white gold" in their pure form: old folk dances, on the Salzach and Saalach rivers “”, beautiful traditional brought the town of Laufen wealth and attire and much more await you here. prestige. anger.de

The ornamental wrought-iron “nations” 5 bridge between Laufen and Oberndorf connects Germany with Austria. It was built in 1902/1903 and spans the Salzach River, which has served as the border since 1816. As one of Germany’s few remaining bridges, it is a protected monument.

The Hall of Laufen dates 5 FREILASSING back to the 15th century. The first floor An active and attractive town, Freilas- has an impressive gothic , while the sing offers fantastic opportunities for second floor contains the excellently shopping sprees and a wide array of fun restored "council chamber activities. Hall", which has been called Rott- freilassing.de 43 CULTURE & SIGHTS

CASTLES, CHURCHES & MONASTERIES Treasures await at every turn

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CASTLES AND FORTS The history of Bavaria’s In the vicinity of Bad Reichenhall, the is clearly reflected in 1 Berchtesga- remains of a residential building, castle den’s royal castle. Once the seat of a chapel and keep give an indicator of the medieval monastery, it was passed over Karlstein fortifications’ former size. to the Bavarian during seculari- 2 zation.

Gruttenstein Castle is perched high above the salt springs of Bad Reichen- hall. It was built in the 12th century as a means of protecting the city and salt springs and is not accessible to the public.

Where 2 Marzoll Castle stands today used to mark the location of a Roman fort. Around 1500, the former fortifications near Bad Reichenhall were extended into a castle.

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CHURCHES AND MONASTERIES Churches and monasteries form an inte- Vachenlueg Chapel has a vivid story to gral part of Bavaria’s history. The Ru- tell. In 1824 the castle collapsed and, pertiwinkel area is rich in scenic beauty, with it, the castle chapel, however, the architecture and culture. Höglwörth reliquaries and Madonna statue remai- Monastery in the district of Aufham- ned undamaged. In 1848 the church Anger formerly belonged to Augustinian was rebuilt. monks and was founded around 1125. The originally Romanesque columned Legend has it that St. Zeno Minster basilica of Berchtesgaden’s 12th-cen- in Bad Reichenhall was founded by tury 1 monastery church was . The largest basilica of gradually rebuilt in gothic style. southern Bavaria, it houses a variety of art treasures. Cloister tours take place The 4 Maria Gern, every Saturday from May to October at located north of Berchtesgaden’s 10:30 am. center, is often referred to as the most beautiful church in the Berchtesgadener The pilgrimage church Sankt Pankraz Land. It possesses an elliptical floor in Karlstein, as well as the parish plan. Noteworthy: image of the Virgin church St. Jakobus in Aufham, are also Mary of 1666. worth a visit. The 3 monastery church of Laufen The late Gothic nave of the Parish was built between 1330 and 1338 in Church of the Assumption in Anger the place of a Romanesque basilica. was built in 1445/50. It is the oldest Gothic "" in and houses three paintings by famous artist Johann Rottmayr. Born in Laufen in 1654, he is considered a genius of the baroque style. 45 CULTURE & SIGHTS

The small pilgrimage church Maria Hilf The 5 Ramsau parish church, built in Bischofswiesen-Loipl with its Mount in 1512, was frequented by the poet of Olives chapel was built in 1799. In and curate Josef Mohr, author of the 1824, the simple little church and its Christmas carol text "Silent Night, Holy nave were enhanced with a vestibule Night". The church is the oldest archi- and turret above it, which lends the tectural monument in this picturesque church its distinct appearance. The village. Striking and visible from afar: baroque interior of the 6 Pilgrimage the tower of 7 St. Nicholas v. d. Flüe Church of the Visitation in Ettenberg Church in Bayerisch Gmain is similarly charming. The pilgrimage church of Maria at Kunterweg in Ramsau is a late Rococo jewel and was consecrated in 1733.

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20 WORLD OF LOCOMOTIVES FREILASSING functional – is an impressive sight. The "Small Locomotive World" is specially made for children and allows railways and technology to be experien- ced with all the senses.

Westendstr. 5 83395 Freilassing The roundhouse, constructed in 1902 lokwelt.freilassing.de and located in the midst of the railway operating area, displays historic Fri – Sun: 10:00 – 17:00 locomotives - primarily loaned from the For special opening hours see Deutsches Museum. The turntable – still website 46 CULTURE & SIGHTS

MUSEUMS AND FUN ATTRACTIONS

MINING MUSEUM ACHTHAL The museum bears witness to the centuries-old iron mining activities at Teisenberg Mountain and iron ore processing in the nearby Achthal district. The museum depicts how ore was extracted and processed as well as the living conditions of the time.

HEALING SALT GALLERIES HISTORICAL SAALACH BERCHTESGADEN POWER PLANT The brine fountain splashes quietly The hydroelectric power plant, which as the warm light of the salt lamps was put into operation in 1914 and surrounding the brine pool is reflected is now a protected monument, was in the salt crystals on the walls: the originally used to supply power to the relaxation in this special salt atmosphe- Salzburg-Berchtesgaden railway line. re leads to a noticeable regeneration To this day, the turbines and generators of self-healing powers, promoting are preserved in their original condition well-being as well as preventing and and deliver an annual power output alleviating respiratory diseases and of approx. 40 million kilowatt hours. allergies. Concerts featuring harps, The dam is located in Kibling, while the singing bowls or overtone music provide actual power plant, connected to it by for unforgettable moments. an underground tunnel, is located in Kirchberg.

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21 CASTLE MUSEUM ADELSHEIM

Schroffenbergallee 6 83471 Berchtesgaden T +49 8652 4410 museum-schloss-adelsheim.de

Friday before Easter until Octo- ber 31st and December 1st until January 6th A local heritage museum with folklore Tue – Sun: 10:00 – 17:00 collections. Here one can admire the Adults 2,50 € former private chapel with the church with guest card 2,00 € treasury, a marionette theater from the Children and adolescents up to 19th century, bone carvings and more. 18 years free of charge

22 ROYAL CASTLE art collections. The antler museum BERCHTESGADEN is located in the former stables.

Schlossplatz 2 83471 Berchtesgaden T +49 8652 94798-0 schloss-berchtesgaden.de

May 16th – Oct 15th: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00 Oct 16th – May 15th: Mon – Fri daily at 11:00 und 14:00. Groups It is still a residential castle of the Wittels- are welcome any time with prior bacher family today and houses valuable reservation.

23 DOCUMENTATION CENTER OBERSALZBERG

Exhibition of Obersalzberg’s history in Salzbergstraße 41 connection with the National Socialist 83471 Berchtesgaden dictatorship. Obersalzberg Mountain T +49 8652 947960 was a second seat of power for the obersalzberg.de Third after 1933.

 April – Oct: 9:00 – 17:00 Nov – March: 10:00 – 15:00 Mondays closed

Entrance fee 3 €. Students, tea- chers, soldiers free of charge.

RVO bus 838 from Berchtesgaden

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24 SALZBURG OPEN-AIR MUSEUM The popular destination and largest museum in Salzburger Land is located close to Bad Reichenhall and Berch- tesgaden. Discover over one hundred original buildings covering six centuries, Hasenweg 1, A-5084 Großgmain ranging from farms to a and an freilichtmuseum.com old electric plant. Hop on the museum train for a 2 km (1.2 mi) long ride, stop Tues – Sun 9:00 – 18:00 at the cozy with its beautiful garden July/August open daily and browse at the historic village shop.  Adults 11 €, with family card 22 €, with Oberbayern-Card free of charge

25 HANS-PETER PORSCHE TRAUMWERK – COME AND BE AMAZED

The Traumwerk has become a major rience an unforgettable day, whether in tourist attraction in Berchtesgadener its spacious gardens, at the playground, Land. Hans-Peter Porsche, grandson on a ride with the park train, in the of the legendary automobile pioneer, cozy restaurant or while browsing in presents the world's largest publicly the shop. accessible collection from the "Golden Age of Tin Toys" (1860-1930) as well as Hans-Peter Porsche TRAUMWERK a model train world with a captivating Zum Traumwerk 1, 83454 Anger light performance. The exhibitions are T +49 8656 989500 complemented by a collection of excep- [email protected] tional automobile classics. Apart from traumwerk.de the exhibition rooms, the Traumwerk Tues-Sun 9:30 – 17:00 also offers many opportunities to expe- Discounts with all guest cards 49 CULTURE & SIGHTS

26 FIRST-CLASS 27 NATIONAL PARK CENTER ENTERTAINMENT "HAUS DER BERGE" Learn about nature and discover it with sight, sound, touch and taste – this is the motto in the Berchtesgaden Natio- nal Park Center. The “Haus der Berge” (House of Mountains) is much more than a museum: it combines an infor- mation center, education center and ad- venture area into a harmonious triad for nature lovers with a curious spirit. The award-winning and interactive "Vertical Wilderness" exhibition takes visitors on a hike from the depths of Lake Königssee across forests and pastures up to the peaks of the Berchtesgaden Bad Reichenhall’s Casino has been mountains. A worthwhile experience for a popular meeting place for guests the entire family! and locals for many years. A pleasant atmosphere with American roulette, blackjack and poker, as well as around 90 state-of-the-art slot machines and multi-roulette terminals await you. The bar in the gaming room offers a wide range of refreshments while the in- house restaurant Warsteiner Boulevard is recommended for light snacks or larger appetites. Visit Cultino for cultural highlights with well-known cabaret artists and musicians. Every Saturday from 9 pm, top DJs provide a groovy club sound in Oceans Club. The Bad Reichenhall Casino is looking forward to your visit.

Spielbank Bad Reichenhall Nationalparkzentrum Wittelsbacherstraße 17 „Haus der Berge“, Hanielstraße 7 83435 Bad Reichenhall 83471 Berchtesgaden T +49 8651 95800 T +49 8652 979060-0 spielbanken-bayern.de haus-der-berge.bayern.de cultino-reichenhall.de [email protected]

 Daily from 12:00  open daily from 9:00-17:00

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28 HOHENWERFEN 29 HELLBRUNN PALACE ADVENTURE FORTRESS AND WATER PARK The Hellbrunn Palace and its unique water park make for a special experien- ce. The water squirts out of all types of jets and fountains and has been doing so for 400 years – but don’t worry, you might get a little wet, but not soaked. The interactive permanent exhibition "SchauLust – The Unexpected World of Markus Sittikus" in Hellbrunn Palace has a lot to offer. Expect the unexpected!

Special tip – Evening tours are Hohenwerfen Fortress towers majesti- offered in July and August every day cally on its over 100-meter (328-foot) until 9 pm. high rocky knoll above the Salzach Valley. It served as a defensive position and prison and was of significance du- ring Salzburg’s Peasant Wars. A guided tour offers exciting insights into the architectural history and everyday life in one of the best-preserved buildings of the late Middle Ages. In addition to the historic State Falconry’s birds of prey demonstrations and medieval events, the fortress is a great destination for family excursions.

Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen Burgstr. 2 A-5450 burg-hohenwerfen.at

 March 30th – Nov 4th April, Oct & Nov (except Mon) 9:30 – 16:00, May – Sept: 9:00 – 17:00, July 16th – Aug 17th: 9:00 – 18:00 Schloss Hellbrunn Fürstenweg 37, A-5020 Salzburg  Adults 16 € T +43 662 820372-0 Families 38 € F +43 662 820372-4931 Buggies are not allowed on tours. [email protected] Tickets cheaper online hellbrunn.at 51 CULTURE & SIGHTS

DOUBLE 150-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

2018 marks an important anniversary year for the Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Spa Gardens

The Spa Gardens in the heart of Bad Replenish your energy in Reichenhall have existed since 1868. this feel-good garden The royal Bavarian park director Carl In the summertime, even from a von Effner, who designed the gardens distance, you can feel the refreshing of Palace for King breeze coming from the open-air Ludwig II, among others, was commis- salt inhalation facility. The healthy sioned to create the over 40,000 m2 saline air can be inhaled throughout (10 acres) park. In addition to native most of the spa gardens, while sitting plants, exotic plants from Asia and comfortably in a deckchair or by the North America flourish here, as well as bubbling brine fountain and listening 42 species of trees. The centerpiece to the sounds of the spa concert. of the garden is the large open-air salt The AlpenSole Kneipp brine pool is inhalation facility, with magnificent refreshing on hot summer days. buildings surrounding this thriving oasis in the heart of the spa town. The Royal Botanical Beauty Spa House, concert pavilion and foyer The royal spa garden is a protected mo- with taps for brine sampling contribute nument and is frequently replanted; ho- to the park's beauty with their elegant wever the tree stand is left as in former architecture. times. A major showpiece is the huge, lush "Dutch flower bed" in front of the concert pavilion, which is colorfully laid out from spring to late autumn.

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BAD REICHENHALL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA & ENSEMBLES The Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic Orchestra, with its 44 musicians, is Germany's only symphonic orchestra that upholds the tradition of “spa music” all year round. The concerts take place from Tuesday to Sunday and, in summer, outdoors in the spa park.

The orchestra gives over 350 concerts in Bad Reichenhall and southeastern Bavaria annually, with a multifaceted variety of ensembles, such as matinées, salon music, requested programs and symphonic concerts, as well as chamber music evenings. The anniversary events in 2018 combine music and creative art, young and old, and are topped with a grand jubilee ball on October 20th at the Royal Spa House. bad-reichenhaller-philharmoniker.de 53 54 STROLLING & SHOPPING

Berchtesgaden, Bad Reichenhall, Freilassing and Teisendorf all offer great shops and restaurants

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FREILASSING: TOWN OF TRAINS

restaurants with national as well as international cuisine to cozy cafes and trendy bistros – every taste is catered to here. Those interested in culture also get their money's worth: experience history in the city museum and enjoy musical events in Freilassing’s historic train world. This young city is centrally and conve- niently located amidst the picturesque mountains of and just outside the gates of the trade fair and world cultural city of Salzburg. Freilassing is an ideal starting point for activities and excursions, since world-famous sights from the Salzburg region to Lake Chiemsee are reached easily and quickly from here. The pedestrian zone in the city center is a true shopping paradise: an eclectic choice of specialty stores invites you to browse, shop and take your time. Four Shopping Sundays offer delights for the entire family: the automobile show, the Children's and Youth Day, the traditio- nal Krampus parade and the village fair attract thousands of visitors to the town each year. Our city pampers visitors with a rich culinary offer as well. From authentic gardens and specialty wifo-freilassing.de 56 STROLLING & SHOPPING

TEISENDORF - ENJOY THE BAVARIAN ZEST FOR LIFE ...

Are you a fan of Bavarian beer? Then why not explore Teisendorf's local private brewery Wieninger that brews beer from fresh spring water according to the Bavarian tradition. Guided tours are offered Wednesdays at 11:00 am.

In front of a magnificent mountain backdrop, biking and hiking routes lead through Berchtesgadener Land’s nature paradise. "Nordic Walkers" can keep fit on well-developed walking trails and hikers find their joy on one of the many exciting and adventurous mountain hikes, such as to Stoisser Alm.

Go on a leisure shopping spree in the Clean lakes and the idyllic forest pool in historic market street and relax in one Teisendorf provide cool refreshment in of the restaurants or cafés. Owner-run hot summer weather. shops and eateries alternate behind lovingly preserved historic facades and offer visitors a unique original townscape. wk-teisendorf.de 57 ALPINE PEARLS

Alpine Pearls is a designation for 25 ALPINE PEARL BAD REI- selected Alpine holiday destinations, CHENHALL – characterized by a shared promise OUT AND ABOUT IN THE of quality. Here you can combine ALPINE CITY unforgettable holiday pleasures with na- The very special blend of urban flair, ture-friendly and climate-friendly means beneficial brine or salt treatment and of transportation. In addition, Alpine high cultural standards – all the while Pearls promotes regional craftsmanship surrounded by magnificent mountains – and cuisine and safeguards traditional draws people to Bad Reichenhall. Leave art, as well as culture. your car behind and use comfortable, environmentally friendly means of ALPINE PEARL transportation, available all year round. BERCHTESGADEN: As a result, the particularly allergen-low, A FESTIVAL OF NATURE clean air and recuperative tranquility of The heart of Berchtesgaden’s landscape the Alpine town are preserved. is its National Park, so it goes without alpine-pearls.com saying that environmentally friendly transportation is an important theme here. “Maintaining the good” is a gui- ding principle that also applies to living tradition, traditional craftsmanship and regional cuisine. Visit the "Berchtesga- dener War", a special shop selling hand- made, artfully painted woodchip boxes and roughly carved, colorful children's toys. Not far away from this crafts store, two makers, wood carvers and other craftspeople have settled in the castle area and market square.

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