Berchtesgaden

Providing information on the use of the mountainside retreat by Nazi leaders, the museum was opened in 1999, and by 2007 had been visited by more than one million people. It sits on the foundation of the Hoher Göll guesthouse. There is also a link through a tunnel to the extended bunker complex at the demolished General Walker Hotel (former Platterhof), constructed in 1943–45. The exhibition covers the two floors of the main building and extends through the tunnel to the bunker. However, only a portion of it is dedicated to the history of the Obersalzberg itself, including a small section on the post-1945 era, when most of the area was used by the American military. The exhibition ends with a documentation of the Holocaust in the dark of the bunker. Only a part of the extensive shelter network is accessible today.

At 1,834 m altitude on top of the Kehlstein hill, it provides a marvellous and unforgettable view over the eastern Alps. You can reach it by foot or public bus; it is not accessible by car. The Kehlsteinhaus was built as a present for Hitler on his 50th birthday, although he visited very rarely. The 6.5-km approach road with bridges and tunnels climbing 800 m of altitude until the parking lot, the hillside footpath, the 124-m tunnel leading to the 124-m elevator shaft, and the house itself are all tremendous feats of engineering, even more interesting as a historical site because all the structures remain very original. At the end of the war, the famed American 101st Airborne Division took control of the house, and it was spared from the destruction suffered by other Nazi leadership buildings in the area, although most of the furniture and artifacts were looted. Tickets for this attraction can be purchased at the Documentation Centre, and the buses depart from there as well.

The deepest lake in the Alps, surrounded by very steep mountain that raise up 2,000 m above the lake level. You can make a boat trip to the other side of the lake to visit the world famous Kloster St. Bartolomä, the smaller lake Obersee and enjoy the wildlife of the national park. Hiking is very popular in summer and tours around the lake are sign posted. Routes are prepared by the "Deutsche Alpenverein" and they indicate usually how long it takes to get to your destination, and how difficult they are. One of the possible targets is the Landtalbach waterfall, in a valley above Obersee.

Due to the cable car, it's an easy ride to an excellent view over the Berchtesgaden valley.

It is one of the two saltmines in the Salzberg. The other one is on the Austrian side. The oldest active salt mine in Germany, since 13th century. The tour takes the visitors on a mini-rail and boat ride, as well as showcasing various techniques used for the mining.

This is where was filmed the final scene of the classic The Sound Of Music movie, a very beautiful spot for skiing, or walks in the sunshine and above the clouds. There are several restaurants that offer local food at reasonable pricing and you can rest there and take a bath in the sun on chairs that are provided on a rental bases. The Rossfeld can be reached via a toll road or by bus. The toll road is very well maintained and free of snow and ice all around the year.

It is the second, smaller cable car in Berchtesgaden and will bring you onto the Obersalzberg but not upon its top. The upper station you can enjoy a summer bob sledding run.

A 3km (and 200m height difference) gorge with many steps, footbridges and paths.