Since its founding in 1978, Germany's only mountain National Park has been a place where plant and wildlife habitats have been kept intact with the aim of preserving a part of the human past for the future. future generations.
The landscape at Berchtesgarden is unique, with rugged cliffs, deep forests, wild streams and glaciers, as well as peaceful green meadows, idyllic valleys, gnawing marmots rodents, rare orchids, more than 700 different types of butterflies, chamois, Alpine goats, red deer and a few pairs of golden eagles. The diversity at Berchtesgarden is so rich, it's a unique little world where nature can flourish at its own pace and where everyone can breathe in the fresh air.
Visitors can experience the wild beauty and easy access to the natural environment with a "special pedestrian bus", which takes visitors from Hintersee to the Bindalm grasslands and up to Hirschbichl.
- What to do in Berchtesgarden? At St Bartholomew, there is an interesting circular hiking trail, the high hike to Königsbachlm, where you can observe marmots or to the Wimbach gorge with its rocks sculpted by time and nature. course.
- What to eat in Berchtesgaden? It's all about flavors and flowers at BioHotelKurz, located on a 500-year-old farm just outside Berchtesgaden. Owner Frau Kurz has won a loyal following with her hospitality, cozy atmosphere, and wonderful vegan dinners. *A reservation must be made in advance.
- What drinks to enjoy in Berchtesgaden? For coffee in a romantic setting, head to Eiscafe La Fontana, right in the scenic center of Berchtesgaden. The ice cream menu here includes some particularly kid-friendly creations.
- If you only have a short time in Berchtesgaden? Take a short walk through the woods to the Königsee“Malerwinkel”, a shady enclave among pine trees with stunning lake views.