Berchtesgaden Resort
by sandysmith
The resort of Berchtesgarden is built on two levels and over the centuries has developed around ts castle - a former Augustine Abbey which was later transformed into a palace by the royal house of Wittelsbach. The Watzmann, Steinernes Meer and Hagengebirge mountains provide a splendid backdrop to the colurful centre of the town.
Walk or drive to the Hospital (Krankenhaus), to get this view - one of the best places to view Berchtesgaden and the Alps.
The Oldest Man of Berchtesgaden
by scottishvisitor
Anton Adner was born in 1705 he lived in the area of Berchtesgaden, he led a simple life as a wood carver who made and sold wooden toys and kitchen spoons to sell to the farmers and salt miners not only in the valleys and mountains of Bavaria but also Austria and Switzerland. It was not until he reached the grand old age of one hundred he finally laid his splinter boxes aside. In the year 1817 at the age of 112 he met with King Maximilian l in Munich where he travelled by car and had his first theatre visit - the King was impressed with this man's tanacity for life and work - he had a portrait painted of Anton which you can see a copy of in the town's museum - the original was destroyed during bombing. Anton Adner died on the 15th. March 1822 a simple trader who proved hard work never hurt anyone. I was both surprised and delighted to discover his tomb stone in the Franzis Kaner kirk yard where I too could pay tribute to the Holztrodler.
Hiking around Jenner & Obersalzberg
by globetrott
There is a very good and also really scenic system of hiking-paths around the cablecar of Jennerbahn.
Jennerbahn has 3 stations :
Talstation - down in the valley, next to the large parking
Mittelstation - in a hight of 1200 meters
Bergstation - in a hight of 1800 meters
Take a look at my map - you may get this map free of charge at the Jennerbahn :
1) is Hoehenweg from Mittelstation to Obersalzberg : 5km - 90 minutes
2) hiking Mitterkaserweg from Mittelstation to Bergstation : 3,5 km - 75 minutes
3)Koenigsbachweg from Bergstation - Koenigsberg - Koenigsbachalm - Mittelstation : 6,5 km - 150 min.
4)Kleine Beib'n : Bergstation - Schneibstein - Seeleinsee - Koenigsbahalm - Mittelstation : 13 km - 6 hours
8)Kesselweg Bergstation or Mittelstation - Koenigsbachalm - Gotzentalalm - Kessel : 8,5 km - 3 hours !
Make sure to reserve a ship to be landing at Kessel ! This station is upon request only !!!
To order a ship landing, call +49 (0) 86 52 / 96 36 - 0 Good hiking-shoes are essential, weather-gear as well, a bottle of water...
Eagle Sanctuary
by sandysmith
Too often people visit the Eagles Nest viewpoint and the underground bunker system without realising there is another attraction in this area. We spotted this eagle sanctuary by accident whilst waiting for the bus back to Berchtesgaden and am glad we did so. Several species of eagle and owl can be seen here and its worth a short stop.
Entrance was free but donations welcome!
Eagle's Nest
by klasher
Eagle's Nest was given to Hitler as a birthday present for his 50th birthday. Hitler was scared of heights and only visited around 10 times and often for no longer than 30 minutes. Take the bus up to Eagle's Nest from Obersalzburg. You must reserve a return trip ride down prior to going up. Plan at least 2 hours for the ride, time to enjoy the view and to have a beer at the restaurant. If you are planning lunch at Eagle's Nest, plan on 3 hours.
The ride up the mountain is very beautiful but nauseating for some. The road is considered a feat of engineering. It was blasted from solid rock and completed in only 13 months time. The road winds through the NW side of the mountain with only one switchback.