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Things to see in Berchtesgaden (Germany): 67 places and when to go
Berchtesgaden is a town in Germany, and this site lists 67 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (32), Mountains (29), Nature (14). The best known are Berchtesgaden National Park, Berghof and Kehlsteinhaus. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 47.623, 13.0382
- Places
- 67 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (32) · Mountains (29) · Nature (14) · History (13) · Temples (3) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 124 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hochkalter, at 2,608 m.
What to see in Berchtesgaden
The places in and around Berchtesgaden, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Berchtesgaden National ParkNational park in Bavaria, Germany11 km
- BerghofAdolf Hitler's Bavarian Residence1.2 km
- KehlsteinhausArchitectural structure1.3 km
- Hoher GöllMountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps at the border Salzburg / Bavaria3.9 km
- St. Bartholomew's Church, BerchtesgadenKönigssee10 km
- HochkalterMountain in the alps14 km
- Berchtesgadener HochthronNature · Mountains8.8 km
- KarkopfMountain in the Lattengebirge in Bavaria13 km
- SchneibsteinMountain in the Hagengebirge at the border Salzburg / Bavaria6.9 km
- DreisesselbergMountain in Germany13 km
- Hohes BrettMountain in the Berchtesgadener Alps at the border Salzburg / Bavaria4.4 km
- JennerNature · Mountains5.4 km
- KehlsteinMountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps1.6 km
- Predigtstuhl Cable CarAerial lift in Germany15 km
- ZinkenkopfMountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps in Bavaria4.5 km
- Dokumentationszentrum ObersalzbergMilitary museum984 m
- Salzburger HochthronMountain at the Untersberg at the border Salzburg / Bavaria11 km
- KneifelspitzeNature · Mountains4.2 km
- Schellenberg Ice CaveCave in Germany10 km
- Collegiate Church of St. Peter and St. John the BaptistParish church in Berchtesgaden, Austria2.8 km
- Burgruine GutratCastle ruin9.6 km
- KampfhäuslFormer building in Germany754 m
- Schloss BerchtesgadenMuseum in Berchtesgaden, Germany2.8 km
- St. Fabian and SebastianCatholic church in Ramsau, Berchtesgaden, Upper Bavaria, Germany11 km
And the other 43, by what you come to do:
- Mountains: Purtschellerhaus, Watzmannhaus, Wimbachgrieshütte, Wimbachschloss, Carl-von-Stahl-Haus, Reichenhaller Haus, Schneibsteinhaus, Stöhrhaus, Toni-Lenz-Hütte, Zeppezauerhaus, Blaueishütte, Dr.-Hugo-Beck-Haus, Gotzenalm, Grünsteinhütte, Kührointhütte, Wasseralm in der Röth
- History: Königssee (Oberbay) railway station, Zentaurenbrunnen, St. Bartholomä, Bildstock, Hotel Schiffmeister
- With kids: RupertusTherme, Mein Bachei - Alpinbad Schwarzbach, Naturbad Aschauerweiher
- Hiking: Arnoweg, AV Weg 410, AV Weg 412, AV Weg 413, AV Weg 424 (Röthsteig), AV Weg 451 (Göll Überschreitung), AV Weg 454 (Bärenhütte - Windscharte - Schneibstein), AV Weg 458 (Verbundsteig Süd), Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 (von Salzburg nach Gresten), Ostwandlager, Paul-Gruber-Haus, Via Alpina Purple A41, Via Alpina Purple A42, Via Alpina Purple A43, Voralpenweg 04 (West: von Wilhelmsburg bis Salzburg), Voralpenweg 04A
- Food and drink: Hofbräu Kaltenhausen, Enzianhütte
- Snow: Rossfeld, Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein)
When to go to Berchtesgaden
The best time to visit Berchtesgaden is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. In July, 65 of the 67 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Berchtesgaden
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Berchtesgaden?
The best known: Berchtesgaden National Park, Berghof, Kehlsteinhaus, Hoher Göll, St. Bartholomew's Church, Berchtesgaden. In all, 67 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Berchtesgaden?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Berchtesgaden?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 124 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Berchtesgaden as the destination and these 67 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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