For unsurpassed spectacular scenery, visit Berchtesgaden, Germany’s only Alpine National Park
Hiking in Berchtesgaden National Park – 365 days of hiking delight
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Berchtesgaden train station is centrally located (connects to Salzburg via a suburban railway). Continue by bus or contact your lodging to arrange a pickup service.
Free for overnight guests, these guest cards give you free access to all public transportation in the Berchtesgaden area.
An excellent bus network connects you to every corner of the entire Berchtesgaden tourist region. Info and timetables
Modern low-floor buses take you safely to the Eagle’s Nest and back to Berchtesgaden.
In the summer, this bus serves hikers, mountaineers and nature lovers in Berchtesgaden National Park.
Just call and book a trip in Berchtesgaden and its neighbouring municipalities. Tel.: + 49-8684-96863-90
Excellent train connections guarantee delightful excursions into the Berchtesgaden area.
There are several taxi companies as well as car rental services in Berchtesgaden. Get more information: www.berchtesgaden.de
The carpool website “MiFaZ” (Mitfahrzentrale) helps you find carpool partners for a trip through the Berchtesgaden area.
There are several possibilities to rent mountainbikes or e-bikes in the region. Information on bike rental in Berchtesgaden
Get on overview of electric car charging possibilites in Berchtesgaden and surroundings: www.berchtesgaden.de
A lot of BRB or ÖBB trains offer free bicycle transport between Laufen, Salzburg train station and Berchtesgaden.
Electric passenger ships shuttle at regular intervals between St. Bartholomew pilgrimage church and Berchtesgaden.
Rental of row boats available on the gorgeous Königssee and on Hintersee.
Come take a sleigh ride in the winter and join us for a wildlife feeding trip in Berchtesgaden National Park.
Our eco-friendly Alpine Pearl-affiliated hosts
This breathtaking hotel is located in the center of Berchtesgaden. To dine and wellness at eye level with the mountains of Berchtesgaden - what could be better?
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Far away from stress and street noise, you can enjoy your holiday here in one of the comfortably furnished, alpine-style apartments amidst greenery.
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Generously equipped apartment for 2-4 people, centrally located and yet quietly located
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Nice apartments on a family friendly, organic holiday farm with fitness and wellness option
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Familiar guest house with an ideal location - the train station and the city center can be reached in a few minutes by foot
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"Come as a guest, come back as a friend" - Your Alpenglühn holiday paradise. If you appreciate a private atmosphere including all-round service, this is the perfect place for you!
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Discover the extraordinary history of the ancient Prince-Provostry. – History comes to life as trained guides recount anecdotes and facts and provide fun and suspense during a guided tour through the historic centre of Berchtesgaden.
Take the cable car to the 1874 meter high Jenner, its completely barrier-free. The larger cabins allow families with pushchairs, wheelchair or monoskivers an unrestricted mountain experience both in summer and winter. Not far from the Jenner valley station: the Königssee. discover the impressive natural scenery around the most famous mountain lake of Bavaria by e-boat.
Enjoy the contrasting scenery as you choose the hike that hits your fancy: a delightful hike in the high mountain pasture, a challenging via ferrata or anything in-between. To guarantee many interesting sights and discoveries and ensure your safety, we recommend you use a certified mountain guide.
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Snowshoeing lets you experience nature’s most pristine corners if skiing is not your preferred sport. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes, stomp through the powder snow, delight in the hushed tranquillity on lonesome paths while enjoying the breath-taking scenery of the mountains.
This is an easy trail with no dramatic inclines, which still offers spectacular vistas of Berchtesgaden. Our tip: Take the Obersalzbergbahn (cable car) directly to the Carl von Linde trail.
Numerous cross-country trails meander through the serene Berchtesgaden valleys and woods, across snow-capped hills and sun-bathed meadows, past small brooks and magnificent tree groves.
The best way to discover nature around Berchtesgaden is by foot. No matter if you are looking for walking trails or challenging hikes in the alpine region - with over 1000 km of trails, there is something for everyone! The Berchtesgaden National Park offers guided hikes in summer and winter. However, due to the well signposted hiking trails, you can also easily explore them yourself. The incredible nature and breathtaking landscapes will provide you with unforgettable vacation experiences. Bad weather or snow doesn't mean you can't hike - just ask the vacation advisors at the Tourist Information Office in the AlpenCongress Berchtesgaden for advice. The region offers a perfect program for every weather and every season. We are not exaggerating by saying Berchtesgaden means hiking pleasure 365 days a year.
It is no accident that Berchtesgaden boasts such impressive scenery. Our pearl is situated in the heart of Germany’s only Alpine UNESCO Biosphere reserve and close to Germany’s only National Park in the Alps. It's the combination of contrasts that makes it so appealing: high Alpine peaks, unspoiled valleys and pristine nature; quaint villages, and ancient traditions. We practice eco-tourism by exploring the world with all our senses, by observing natural processes and correcting excessive human interference in the ecological system. We strive to preserve this unique natural & cultural area for our guests. How about you? Do you feel just as strongly about preserving our environment as we do? If you do, then we’re your perfect holiday destination.
Useful information: reservation, trip, lodging
Tourist-Information im AlpenCongress Berchtesgaden
Bahnhofplatz 4
83471 Berchtesgaden
Tel.: +49 8652 65 65 0 - 605
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