scenic viewpoint
Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)
A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Berchtesgaden works well as a base: 5 minutes from Schönau am Königssee, 9km from Königssee.
Berchtesgaden is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 7,697, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Berchtesgaden sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Berchtesgaden to your route.
Berchtesgaden (German pronunciation: [ˈbɛɐ̯çtəsˌɡaːdn̩] ) is a municipality in the district Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, in southeastern Germany, near the border with Austria, 30 km (19 mi) south of Salzburg and 180 km (110 mi) southeast of Munich. It lies in the Berchtesgaden Alps. South of the town, theRead more
Berchtesgaden National Park stretches along three parallel valleys.
The Kehlstein mountain (1,835 m or 6,020 ft), with its Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest), is located in the area.
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Berchtesgaden is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6324 latitude, 13.0019 longitude.
Berchtesgaden has a population of approximately 7,697 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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scenic viewpoint
A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
4 km · about 5 min drive
mountain pass
Germany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
4 km · about 10 min drive
photogenic
The 1512 parish church above the Ramsauer Ache with the Reiter Alpe behind is Bavaria's most-painted postcard; the classic angle is from the small wooden Malerwinkel footbridge a minute from the road.
8 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
A pristine emerald-green lake nestled between steep mountain walls, famous for its echo and the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä.
9 km · about 15 min drive
national park
Germany's only Alpine national park, surrounding the pristine Königssee and the dramatic Watzmann massif.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The meadows, gazebo, and lakeside settings around Salzburg where the beloved 1965 film was shot, still drawing millions of fans.
18 km · about 20 min drive
castle
One of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval fortresses, towering above Salzburg's Baroque old town.
18 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Red Bull's glass-and-steel dome at Salzburg Airport houses the Flying Bulls' historic aircraft alongside Formula 1 cars, with free entry and the Michelin-starred Ikarus restaurant on the mezzanine.
18 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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