Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Ruhpolding works well as a base: 10 minutes from Siegsdorf, 21km from Herrenchiemsee Palace.
Ruhpolding is in Bavaria, Germany, with about 6,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Siegsdorf, about 6 km away.
Ruhpolding (German pronunciation: [ˈʁuːpɔldɪŋ]) is the municipality with the biggest area of the Traunstein district in southeastern Bavaria, Germany. It is situated in the south of the Chiemgau region in the Alps and next to the Austrian border.
The economy is based on tourism and sports. Major winter sports held inRead more
the district include biathlon and Ski jumping. Other sports which are possible for tourists and residents are golf, mountainbiking, shooting, hiking, fly fishing and skiing.
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Within an hour or so of Ruhpolding: Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk (17 km), Herrenchiemsee Palace (21 km), Ramsau Church St. Sebastian (26 km), Hangar-7 (27 km).
The nearest famous roads are Rossfeld Panoramastrasse, Sudelfeld Pass and Postalm Panoramastrasse.
Ruhpolding is in Bavaria, Germany, about 6 km from Siegsdorf.
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Essential numbers in Germany
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.
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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Ludwig II's unfinished replica of Versailles built on an island in Bavaria's largest lake, featuring an even longer Hall of Mirrors.
21 km · about 25 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.
26 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
film location
The rococo palace lake and terrace provided the von Trapp villa's water frontage, including the rowing-boat capsize.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Elegant Baroque gardens in the heart of Salzburg, famously featured in The Sound of Music with views toward the fortress.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Mozart's birthplace and a UNESCO World Heritage city of Baroque churches, narrow lanes, and the famous Getreidegasse shopping street.
30 km · about 35 min drive
castle
One of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval fortresses, towering above Salzburg's Baroque old town.
30 km · about 35 min drive
12 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
April to October
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