Practical Information in Berchtesgaden
Edit ThisYou'll get a bird's eye view of the German Bavarian Alps from Berchtesaden, located in Bavaria near the Austrian border. The city is located about 180 km to the southeast of Munich, Germany. The city's notable skyline is comprised of the third highest peak in Germany, Mount Watzmann, as well as Kehlstein mountain. Kehlstein boasts Kehlsteinhaus, a peak known locally as the Eagle's Nest, with panoramic views.
Getting There
If you're traveling via train to the area, you'll need to catch the train at the Salzburgerlan stop.
Currency
The Euro is the form of currency.
Language
Like the rest of Bavaria, you can find three dialects of German speech throughout Berchtesgaden. They include East Franconian, Swabian, and Austro Bavarian.
Nazi Involvement
Nazi leaders purchased the region in 1920 as a place for senior leaders to enjoy. In fact, Hitler's residence of Berghof was also located in Obersalzberg. Hitler would often use this area as a place for reception of important guests. Several Third Reich locations still exist as do museums dedicated to the Nazi presence. After the war most buildings were seized by the US Army. Fifty years later many of those buildings were returned to the Bavarian government.
Skiing and Winter Sports
Skiing in the area is available and there are slopes to accommodate everyone from beginner to expert. The area also features a luge, skeleton, and bobsleigh track and is the home of the International Luge Federation.
Tourist Draws
One of the largest draws in Berchatesgaden is the Nationalpark Berchtesgaden. It was established in 1978 giving both locals and tourists a place to explore the nature in the area. Popular tourist spots are few in number allowing for many spacious areas to explore nature without feeling crowded. Areas of interest in the National Park Berchtesgaden are the Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzber, a museum focusing on the Nazi role in the area, the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest), and the salt mine. In 2007 the salt mine added a light and sound show to make the attraction more popular to tourists.
Getting There
If you're traveling via train to the area, you'll need to catch the train at the Salzburgerlan stop.
Currency
The Euro is the form of currency.
Language
Like the rest of Bavaria, you can find three dialects of German speech throughout Berchtesgaden. They include East Franconian, Swabian, and Austro Bavarian.
Nazi Involvement
Nazi leaders purchased the region in 1920 as a place for senior leaders to enjoy. In fact, Hitler's residence of Berghof was also located in Obersalzberg. Hitler would often use this area as a place for reception of important guests. Several Third Reich locations still exist as do museums dedicated to the Nazi presence. After the war most buildings were seized by the US Army. Fifty years later many of those buildings were returned to the Bavarian government.
Skiing and Winter Sports
Skiing in the area is available and there are slopes to accommodate everyone from beginner to expert. The area also features a luge, skeleton, and bobsleigh track and is the home of the International Luge Federation.
Tourist Draws
One of the largest draws in Berchatesgaden is the Nationalpark Berchtesgaden. It was established in 1978 giving both locals and tourists a place to explore the nature in the area. Popular tourist spots are few in number allowing for many spacious areas to explore nature without feeling crowded. Areas of interest in the National Park Berchtesgaden are the Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzber, a museum focusing on the Nazi role in the area, the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest), and the salt mine. In 2007 the salt mine added a light and sound show to make the attraction more popular to tourists.
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April 10, 2010
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