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5 reasons to go to Berchtesgaden, Germany

Berchtesgaden is located in southern Bavaria, not far from the border with Austria. Berchtesgaden itself is a small and cozy city, with ancient narrow streets and colorful houses. It attracts a large number of tourists here - the surroundings. Salt mines, forests, lakes, mountains, valleys - all this surrounds Berchtesgaden.

If you find yourself in this place, remember this post and our TOP-5 things that you definitely need to do in Berchtesgaden:

1. Visit the documentary center-museum "Obersalzberg". The museum is dedicated to the history of the time of the Nazis.
2. Get to the Eagle's Nest. Tourist buses run here from the Obersalzberg Museum (they won’t let them go on their personal or rented cars). You will be brought to Mount Kelstein, from where, through a tunnel in the rock, the Golden Elevator will deliver you to the top (brass trim has been preserved since Hitler). A stunning view of the valley opens from the mountain. Open from May to October.
3. Visit the salt mine. You will be taken by train into the adit, where they will conduct an excursion and a small laser show.
4. Take a walk through the Berchtesgaden National Park. The park covers an area of ​​21,000 hectares and is protected by UNESCO. From more than 2,500 paths, everyone will be able to find one that he likes.
5. Take a boat trip along the Königssee fjord lake. The lake with underground sources and springs is considered the deepest Alpine lake.

Want to go to this place?

There are 2 ways to get to Berchtesgaden. By bus 840 from Salzburg with a change in Freilassing. Travel about 15 euros. You can get from Munich, but buses also go through Salzburg.