Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps
Tuesday, 17 September 2013 - 01:00 pm (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination: European Union / Europäische Union General
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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.
View of Berchtesgaden towards the Königssee © Wikiuser100/cc-by-sa-3.0
The Berchtesgaden National Park was established in 1978 and has gradually become one of Berchtesgaden’s largest draws. Mass tourism is confined to a few popular spots, which gives alternative, nature-seeking tourists plenty of space to find peace and quiet in the park. Major tourist draws are the Königssee, the salt mine (with a sound and light show inaugurated in 2007), the
Kehlsteinhaus and the new
Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg .
Recreational and competitive sports have grown in importance. Although Berchtesgaden’s ski slopes are not among the largest in the Alps, they can easily accommodate everyone; from beginners to very competitive skiers and boarders. Berchtesgaden’s most famous sports personality is
Georg Hackl , a multiple Olympic medal winner. The city is home to the
International Luge Federation (FIL).
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