national park
Berchtesgaden National Park
Germany's only Alpine national park, surrounding the pristine Königssee and the dramatic Watzmann massif.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Ramsau works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bischofswiesen, 7km from Berchtesgaden National Park.
Ramsau is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 1,791, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ramsau 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 Ramsau to your route.
Ramsau is a German municipality in the Bavarian Alps with a population of around 1,800. It is a district located in the Berchtesgadener Land in Bavaria, close to the border with Austria, 35 km south of Salzburg and 150 km south-east of Munich. It is situated north of the Berchtesgaden National Park.
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Ramsau include the third-highest mountain in Germany, called the Watzmann, Lake Hintersee, and the village's church.
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Ramsau is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6167 latitude, 12.9000 longitude.
Ramsau has a population of approximately 1,791 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.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Germany's only Alpine national park, surrounding the pristine Königssee and the dramatic Watzmann massif.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Germany's oldest active salt mine where visitors slide down wooden chutes and cross an underground salt lake on a illuminated raft.
9 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
11 km · about 20 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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
museum
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.
20 km · about 25 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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Mozart's birthplace and a UNESCO World Heritage city of Baroque churches, narrow lanes, and the famous Getreidegasse shopping street.
23 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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