Sights in Berchtesgadener Land

The historic Kehlsteinhaus on the Obersalzberg – also infamous as the “Eagles Nest” – treats you to a magnificent panoramic view of Salzburg and the Berchtesgaden Alps. Built by the National Socialists for representational purposes, today it serves as a mountain restaurant. Tip: Hike along the Kehlstein path to the summit cross.

In the “Documentation Center”, you will discover the history of the Obersalzberg and learn details about the Nazi dictatorship. Visit part of the bunker complex and learn more about Hitler’s command headquarters and holiday hideaway.

The 8 km long Königsee in Bavaria’s Berchtesgaden National Park leads you from Schönau to the St. Bartholomä peninsular. During the 35 min boat ride, you will personally experience the famous “Königssee Echo”. Tip: Leave the boat at the "Salet" landing and make your way back on foot the last 10 min, taking in the sight of those magnificent panoramas along the way.

Germany’s highest scenic road is easy to reach by car, motorcycle or bus. The Rossfeldstrasse treats you to unique views of the Berchtesgaden Alps, the Salzach River Valley in Tennengau, all the way to Salzburg, the “City of Mozart”. This toll road is open year-round.

Embark on a journey through the history of salt and discover 6000 m² of impressive installations, 36 meters-long miners’ slides, a subterranean salt lake, the Salt Cathedral and the Salt Room. Hiking tip: the Brine Pipeline Path to the House of the Mountains.

The Old Salt Works in Bad Reichenhall is one of the most significant industrial monuments in Bavaria. Learn about the historic salt springs and, in the Salt Museum, all about developments in technology as well as the “white gold” of those times.

Here, on 17 tracks, train lovers discover 150 years of railway history in a round, historically listed engine shed. Numerous exhibits, including cog-rail steam locomotive II No. 719 and the turntable with overhead cables, are sure to impress you.

In addition to the modern gondola, the broad hiking area and friendly mountain eateries, the Jenner is also famous for its unique views of Königssee and the Watzmann. from the mountain station, a well-maintained hiking path leads to the Jenner summit.

From Puch, you are only a 20 min drive from the Watzmann-Therme in Berchtesgaden and the Rupertus-Therme in Bad Reichenhall. Both offer family-friendly fun in and around the water including slides and children’s pools, though also ample relaxation areas and sauna facilities for countless relaxing moments.

Visit the popular local mountain just outside Bad Reichenhall - the 1614 m high Predigtstuhl. The famous Predigtstuhlbahn is the oldest original large-scale mountain gondola in the world, a listed historic monument that operates year-round. Enjoy a nostalgic ride and the impressive panorama of the surrounding mountains.

At Hans-Peter Traumwerk, you are sure to be impressed by the exclusive collection of tin toy cars as well as the 400 m² model railway. Particularly popular in dry weather are the model railway and adventure playground in the park.

In Berchtesgaden National Park, you will discover pristine nature from Hintersee to Königssee. On roughly 260 km of hiking paths, you will get to experience the high mountains. The "House of the Mountains" serves as a central information and learning center.