For some time, Berchtesgaden day trips were associated with hiking and mountain-climbing, since Berchtesgaden offers numerous trails along Mount Watzmann and Ostwand. However, Berchtesgaden is increasingly developing as an all-round destination, offering many other day trip options.

Cable Car Rides

Visitors can get a comprehensive glimpse of the surrounding mountains and snow-capped peaks via a cable car ride. The most recommended option in this regard is the cable car extending to Jenner. After getting down from the cable car, visitors can pursue the walking-trails along the foothills of the nearby mountains.

Kehlsteinhaus

Visitors can also take a bus-ride to the outskirts of the city. Here, small tours are arranged to view the base camp of Mount Kehlstein. Visitors should definitely visit the Eagle's Nest or the Kehlsteinhaus. This spot is widely believed to offer the most unique view of the surrounding German landscape. This place was also a major Nazi-era headquarter. A museum has been built here that displays various things from that period.

Boating Day Trips

Visitors in Berchtesgaden can explore the nearby locations by boating across Lake Konigssee. It is recommended to get-off at St. Bartholoma. This is a scenic hamlet-like, rural town. This is also the perfect place to taste authentic, Bavarian food. People can also rent a hunting lodge for a few hours. Another popular boat station is Salet. A popular location near Salet is the waterfall of Rothbach.

Salt Mines

People can explore the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines. Visitors get to wear professional, miner-gear and descend to great depths. The caves are popular for their bizarre-but-exotic rock formations. There is also an underwater lake here and visitors can undertake a raft to cross it. These salt mines have been operation for more than 500 years.