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A small town in southeastern Bavaria lends its name to the only national park in the German Alps. Berchtesgaden is delightfully picturesque but has a dark past, which is explained in a documentation center.
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Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany
Berchtesgaden National Park is in the south of Germany, on its border with Austria, in the municipalities of Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden and Schönau am Königsee, Berchtesgadener Land, Free State of Bavaria. The national park was established in 1978 to protect the landscapes of the Berchtesgaden Alps. Headquartered in the town of Berchtesgaden, the park was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1990.
The park is located in the mountainous area south of the town of Berchtesgaden. The eastern, southern, and western boundaries of the park coincide with the state border between Germany and Austria. The area of the park is economically undeveloped, and there are no settlements. In the center of the park is a large lake, the Königssee, which is elongated from the south to the west and is the source of the Königsseer Ache, a right tributary of the Salzach. A smaller lake, the Obersee, is located above the Königssee and drains into it. The whole area of the park belongs to the drainage basin of the Salzach, and, consequently, of the Danube. West of the lake is the massif of Watzmann (2,713 metres (8,901 ft)), and beyond that, separated by the Wimbachtal valley, the massif of Hochkalter (2,607 metres (8,553 ft)). The Watzmann is the third highest mountain massif in Germany. The Watzmann Glacier, located below the eastern face of the Watzmann, and the Blaueis, adjacent to the Hochkalter, are two of the five glaciers in Germany.
A walk around Berchtesgaden, Germany
Berchtesgaden is about as far south as one can get in Germany, it is the Germany of fairy stories and nineteenth century literature, the Germany that one imagines from countless stories. It is therefore no surpirse that it is a popular tourist destination and it has very much to offer not only from the great outdoors of the Alps, the Berchtesgaden national park with the outstanding glacial lake Konigsee but also for the fairy tale town itself with its royal palace, 500 year old salt mine and outstanding Bavarian charm. In this film, we can see a walk around the town.
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Berchtesgaden National Park - Germany
The park is located in the mountainous area south of the town of Berchtesgaden. The eastern, southern, and western boundaries of the park coincide with the state border between Germany and Austria. The area of the park is economically undeveloped, and there are no settlements. In the center of the park is a large lake, the Königssee, which is elongated from the south to the west and is the source of the Königsseer Ache, a right tributary of the Salzach. A smaller lake, the Obersee, is located above the Königssee and drains into it. The whole area of the park belongs to the drainage basin of the Salzach, and, consequently, of the Danube. West of the lake is the massif of Watzmann (2,713 metres (8,901 ft)), and beyond that, separated by the Wimbachtal valley, the massif of Hochkalter (2,607 metres (8,553 ft)). The Watzmann is the third highest mountain massif in Germany. The Watzmann Glacier, located below the eastern face of the Watzmann, and the Blaueis, adjacent to the Hochkalter, are two of the five glaciers in Germany.
These pictures only show a small portion of the park, the area near the Königssee.
What to see in Berchtesgaden, Germany
An introduction to Berchtesgaden and why I think that it is a great place to visit!
How To Get To Berchtesgaden From Salzburg - Best Way By Bus 840, Train, or Taxi Car
How To Get To Berchtesgaden From Salzburg including Bus 840, by train, taxi, and rental car.
Full guide here covers the cheapest, fastest, and best way to get to Berchtesgaden Germany from Salzburg Austria as a day trip or overnight stay with luggage.
Berchtesgaden documentation center
The Dokumentation Obersalzberg is a place of guided learning and remembrance designed by the Institut für Zeitgeschichte, Munich – Berlin on behalf of the Free State of Bavaria. It offers the visitor to this historic site the opportunity to study and reflect on the history of Obersalzberg and the history of National Socialism. To achieve this goal the permanent exhibition is accompanied by special exhibitions, lectures and events as well as a comprehensive educational program. Dokumentation Obersalzberg thus serves to reflect on the National Socialist past.
Places to see in ( Berchtesgaden - Germany )
Places to see in ( Berchtesgaden - Germany )
Winter sports enthusiasts will love Berchtesgaden, a village in the German Alps with several ski slopes and a top-notch bobsled track. Visit the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines (TripAdvisor travelers rave about their slides!). Nearby Lake Königsee makes a great day trip.
Berchtesgaden, is a municipality in the German Bavarian Alps. It is located in the south district of Berchtesgadener Land in Bavaria, near the border with Austria, some 30 km south of Salzburg and 180 km southeast of Munich.
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The town is located in a valley at 500 to 1100 m altitude in the south-eastern part of the German Alps and is surrounded by high mountains called Untersberg in the North, Obersalzberg in the east and further south by the Watzmann. Berchtesgaden and neighbouring Bad Reichenhall are famous for their salt mines. The production of table salt guaranteed in the medieval ages a safe source of revenue and it still does today. Therefore, a visit to the salt mine of Berchtesgaden is definitely on the to do list.
In more recent history, the name of Berchtesgaden became well known to the general public for more unfortunate reasons: the Nazi dictator of Germany, Adolf Hitler, had his summer getaway on the peak in a complex of buildings known as the Berghof at Obersalzberg. A house was built for him at the peak of the mountain above Obersalzberg, but he only visited it a couple of times. It is known in German as the Kehlsteinhaus, and was dubbed “The Eagles Nest” by the occupying American forces after the war. All the buildings and bunkers of the Berghof were destroyed at the end of the World War II and nowadays a documentation centre can be found close to the place on the Obersalzberg. The Kehlsteinhaus is accessible via bus from Obersalzberg, and has now been converted to a restaurant.
Berchtesgaden has its fair share of tourism all around the year, and has retained its original charming character. House fronts around the market place, palace and elsewhere in Berchtesgaden are decorated with murals.
Kehlsteinhaus (the Eagle's Nest) is located at 1,834 m altitude on top of Berchtesgaden and provides a marvellous and unforgettable view over the eastern alps. You can reach it by foot, public transport, but it is not accessible by car. The Kehlsteinhaus was constructed as a present for Hitler on his 50th birthday, although he visited relatively few times. However, the house is interesting as a historical site because it remains with only minor alterations from its original state. At the end of the war, the famed American 101st Airborne Division took control of the house, and it was spared from the destruction suffered by other Nazi leadership buildings in Berchtesgaden, although most of the Nazi era artifacts were looted. Tickets for this attraction can be purchased at the tour center above Berchtesgaden in the village of Obersalzberg.
Königsee is located 3 miles south of Berchtesgaden and is famous for the lake Königsee, which is the deepest lake in the alps and is surrounded by very steep mountain that raise up 2000 m above the lake level. You can make a boat trip to the other side of the lake to visit the world famous “Kloster St. Bartolomä”, the smaller lake “Obersee” and enjoy the wildlife of the national park. Hiking is very popular in summer and tours around the lake are sign posted. Routes are prepared by the “Deutsche Alpenverein” and they indicate usually how long it takes to get to your destination and they indicate how difficult they are.
Jenner Mountain is on the east side of the Königssee and due to the cable car an easy possibility to have an excellent view over the Berchtesgaden valley.
Berchtesgaden Salt Mine is one of the two saltmines in the Salzberg. The other one is on the Austrian side.
Rossfeld is 3 miles from Berchtesgaden and 1600 m high a very beautiful spot for walks in the sunshine and above the clouds or skiing. There are several restaurants that offer local food at reasonable pricing and you can rest there and take a bath in the sun on chairs that are provided on a rental bases. The Rossfeld can be reached on a toll road or by bus. The toll road is very well maintained and free of snow and ice all around the year.
Obersalzbergbahn is the second, smaller cable car in Berchtesgaden and will bring you onto the Obersalzberg but not upon its top. The the upper station you can enjoy a summer bob sledding run.
Hitler's Mountainside Retreat, Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden, Germany
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Berchtesgaden is the mountainside retreat above the small Bavarian town of Obersalzberg. The retreat is best known for Adolf Hitler's mountain residence known as 'The Eagles Nest
Driving Tour to Berchtesgaden, Germany
A driving tour to Berchtesgaden in Bavaria, Germany
Song: While You Are Here by Ending Satellites
Day trip to Königssee at Schönau am Königsee (St. Bartholomä) and stop at Berchtesgaden
We did a one day trip from Rosenheim to Königssee.
I suggest you guys to use the toll-free road so, you can pass by some beautiful alpine villages and have a very beautiful view of mountains and lakes.
Location of the Lake:
Parking at Königssee:
Parking cost approx. 5 Euros per day that you can also use at Berchtesgaden.
We did a boat trip at Königssee:
you can do several activities there, you can also visit gondola:
More things to do in this area:
After spending a beautiful time at the lake we head towards to do the Sommerrodlebahn in Berchtesgaden.
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Parking at Sommerrodlebahn is free and it is really very beautiful place to visit for having Panoramic view of Mountains.
For the live view of lake Königssee:
Berchtesgaden - Day 4 - 05-08-2019 (last)
Berchtesgaden Day 4:
Lake Königssee / Ice Chapel
Berchtesgaden Tag 4:
Königssee / Eiskapelle
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Rinnkendlsteig - von Kühroint nach St. Bartholomä
Von der Kührointhütte über den Rinnkendlsteig nach St. Bartholomä
The Town of Berchtesgaden, Germany
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This small village is the closest town today to Hitler's Eagles Nest retreat.
Music - At The Fair by The Green Orbs from the You Tube Audio Library.
BERCHTESGADEN GERMANY POST WAR TRAVELOGUE Home of HITLER'S EAGLES NEST 2456
Made after WWII, this charming silent travelogue shows Berchtesgaden. Berchtesgaden is a municipality in the German Bavarian Alps. It is located in the south district of Berchtesgadener Land in Bavaria, near the border with Austria, some 30 km south of Salzburg and 180 km southeast of Munich. To the south of the city the Berchtesgaden National Park stretches along three parallel valleys.
Berchtesgaden is often associated with the Watzmann, at 2,713 m the third-highest mountain in Germany (after Zugspitze and Hochwanner), which is renowned in the rock climbing community for its Ostwand (East Face), and a deep glacial lake by the name of Königssee (5.2 km²). Another notable peak is the Kehlstein mountain (1,835 m) with its Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest), which offers spectacular views to its visitors.
The area of Obersalzberg was purchased by the Nazis in the 1920s for their senior leaders to enjoy. Hitler's mountain residence, the Berghof, was located here. Berchtesgaden and its environs (Stanggass) were fitted to serve as an outpost of the German Reichskanzlei office (Imperial Chancellery), which sealed the area's fate as a strategic objective for Allied forces in World War II. Some typical Third Reich buildings in Berchtesgaden include the railway station, that had a reception area for Hitler and his guests, and the post office next to the railway station. The Berchtesgadener Hof Hotel was a hotel where famous visitors stayed, such as Eva Braun, Erwin Rommel, Joseph Goebbels and Heinrich Himmler, as well as Neville Chamberlain and David Lloyd George. The hotel was demolished in 2006. There is a museum on the spot now, called Haus der Berge.
A number of other relics of the Nazi era can still be found in the area, although only a few of them are still well preserved. There is the Kehlsteinhaus (nicknamed Eagle's Nest by a French diplomat), which was built as a present for Hitler's 50th birthday in 1939. The remnants of homes of former Nazi leaders—such as Adolf Hitler, Hermann Göring and Martin Bormann—were all demolished in the early postwar years.
The Platterhof was retained and served as a holiday and recreation retreat (Armed Forces Recreation Centers) for the American military. It was known as the General Walker Hotel. It was demolished in 2000. The only remaining fully intact buildings are the former SS HQ at Hotel Zum Türken, Albert Speer's house and the Kehlsteinhaus. A small part of the Platterhof is also still there. The information centre on the mountain is the former guesthouse Höher Göll. It has an entrance to the Obersalzberg bunker system.
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Exploring Berchtesgaden - one of the prettiest towns in Bavaria
Exploring Berchtesgaden - one of the prettiest towns in Bavaria. In this video, we are walking around Berchtesgaden & getting ready to return to Italy!
Rossfeld Panoramic Road Berchtesgaden.MPG
A trip to Rossfeld Panoramic Road near Berchtesgaden, it is the highest public road in Germany and offers marvelous Alpine views. This toll road is at 1,600 m (5,500 ft) it is open year round. This is also near Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) Hitler's winter retreat.
Riding through German Nationalpark Eifel
On a BMW F800GSA through the Nationalpark Eiffel on the L249 in February.
Nationalpark Berchtesgaden | Hin & weg
Ein kleiner Ort im Südosten Bayerns ist Namensgeber des einzigen Nationalparks in den deutschen Alpen. Berchtesgaden bietet Idylle, hat aber auch eine dunkle Vergangenheit, die im Dokumentationszentrum beleuchtet wird.
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