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Situated high in the Bavarian Alps, visitors to this resort town enjoy a variety of winter sports as well as beautiful summer hikes.

Berchtesgaden is a municipality in the German Bavarian Alps. To the south of the city the Berchtesgaden National Park stretches along three parallel valleys. Berchtesgaden is often associated with the Watzmann, at 2,713 m the third-highest mountain in Germany, which is renowned in the rock climbing community for its Ostwand (East Face), and a deep glacial lake by the name of Königssee (5.2 km²). Another notable peak is the Kehlstein mountain (1,835 m) with its Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest), which offers spectacular views to its visitors.

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Berchtesgaden, Germany

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Situated high in the Bavarian Alps, visitors to this resort town enjoy a variety of winter sports as well as beautiful summer hikes.
Historic Center, Berchtesgaden

Bummel durch Berchtesgaden - 10.jpg by Bill Hertha

Stroll through this resort town, admiring the beautiful German architecture, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alps.
Salt Mines, Berchtesgaden

Berchtesgaden Salt Mine Model by Kelly Michals

Don miner's gear and head to the depths of these 16C mines, learning about the mining process, history, and machinery.
Berchtesgaden Royal Castle

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An elegant castle, built in an eclectic mix of architectural styles, including Romanesque, Gothic. Baroque, and Rococo.

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