PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
B
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Bergen
EuropeGermanyBavaria

Bergen

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Bergen

Bergen is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Vachendorf, 15km from Herrenchiemsee Palace.

Bergen is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 4,731, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bergen 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 Bergen to your route.

About Bergen

Bergen (German pronunciation: [ˈbɛʁɡn̩] ) is a municipality in the district of Traunstein in Bavaria, Germany.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Bergen

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Bergen.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Bergen.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Bergen?

Bergen offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Bergen?

Plan your road trip to Bergen with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Bergen as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Bergen located?

Bergen is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.8084 latitude, 12.5898 longitude.

What is the population of Bergen?

Bergen has a population of approximately 4,731 people, making it a town in Germany.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Bergen as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Bergen. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
4,731
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.8084, 12.5898

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

Full driving guide for Germany

Tags

EuropeGermanyBavariaTown

Worth the detour from Bergen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Herrenchiemsee Palace

Ludwig II's unfinished replica of Versailles built on an island in Bavaria's largest lake, featuring an even longer Hall of Mirrors.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk

The Porsche grandson's private 'dream works' on the Alpenstrasse near Berchtesgaden: immaculate Porsches, historic tin toys and one of Europe's largest model railways at 400 square metres, plus a garden park train.

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Hangar-7

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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Ramsau Church St. Sebastian

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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Mirabell Gardens

Elegant Baroque gardens in the heart of Salzburg, famously featured in The Sound of Music with views toward the fortress.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Salzburg Old Town

Mozart's birthplace and a UNESCO World Heritage city of Baroque churches, narrow lanes, and the famous Getreidegasse shopping street.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Hohensalzburg Fortress

One of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval fortresses, towering above Salzburg's Baroque old town.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden

Germany's oldest active salt mine where visitors slide down wooden chutes and cross an underground salt lake on a illuminated raft.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Bergen

  • 40 kmEagle'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.
  • 41 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 44 kmSudelfeld PassThe 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.
  • 56 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
  • 73 kmGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 73 kmGerlos Alpine RoadA scenic toll road over the Gerlos Pass with a panoramic view straight onto the Krimml Waterfalls.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bergen.

Vachendorf

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 1,770

Siegsdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 8,230

Grabenstätt

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 4,152

Ruhpolding

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 6,419

Traunstein

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 18,422

Übersee

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 4,896

Staudach-Egerndach

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 1,172

Chieming

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 4,503

Plan a trip around Bergen

Germany road trip plannerOslo → Bergen drive · 7 hr 45 min

Plan a Road Trip from Bergen

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence