Tourist Attractions

Altötting

Born in nearby Marktl, Pope Benedict XVI is closely connected to Altötting, which he often visits privately and officially. He described the pilgrimage town once as "the heart of Bavaria and one of the hearts of Europe".
For over 1250 years, the city has been the spiritual center of Bavaria. The Gnadenkapelle (Chapel of Grace) attracts more than 1 million pilgrims and visitors every year. The small church in the middle of the wide Kapellenplatz (Chapel Square) surrounded by Baroque buildings was built in 700 and was probably an early Christian baptistery. Inside it  harbors the silver urns containing the hearts of the Bavarian electors and kings as well as valuable votive offerings.

Bad Reichenhall

Known for its salt, Bad Reichenhall is one of today's most popular spa and holiday destinations in Bavaria. The Bavarian Staatsbad, located near the Alps, is surrounded by wonderful mountain nature trails and a healthy alpine climate.
Mountains such as the schlafende Hexe (Sleeping Witch), the Predigtstuhl (Pulpit Chair) or the Staufen push their way up to within close proximity of the white-blue sky. The peak of the Predigtstuhl can be easily reached by cable car, incidentally. In the old salt town many cultural offerings provide top-class entertainment: The frequent performances of  the Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic Orchestra belong to the highlights of the events calendar .

Ramsau

The world-famous Church of Saint Sebastian, a popular postcard motif, is situated in the Ramsau.
The center of today's Ramsau is located where salt was once transported  from Berchtesgaden to the province of Salzburg and where timber was floated on the Ramsauer Ache to the Trifftplatz .
Some of the many hiking destinations which can be reached from here are the Klausbachtal, the Hintersee and Taubensee, the Wimbachklamm, the Soleleitungsweg and the Zauberwald (Enchanted Forest).
The Enchanted Forest, which seemed to be bewitched, was recognized by the Bavarian Environmental Ministry as a geotope worthy of protection.

Königssee

The elongated Königssee is situated In Berchtesgaden in southeastern Bavaria, surrounded by high mountains like the Watzmann. Beautiful views of the lake can be had from the Malerwinkel (Artists' View) and from the outlook at the Rabenwand (Crows' Wall). The view of the Königssee from the Malerwinkel is very popular and has coined the classic image of the lake in a special way. In the distance at the foot of a magnificent natural setting, the  famous St. Bartholomew's Peninsula is visible.

Ruhpolding

Ruhpolding, with its 6,500 inhabitants, is a large, romantic, idyllic village in the Upper Bavarian district of Traunstein. Throughout the year, you can enjoy nature at its purest in this village nestled in the Bavarian Alps.
Aboard the Ruhpoldinger Mountain Railways you can reach the summits of the mountains easily and quickly. A cable car brings you speedily and securely to the Rauschenberg, a double chairlift on the Unternberg .

Reit im Winkl

The mountain and ski resort of Reit im Winkl is one of the leading health resorts and hiking paradises. With guaranteed and plentiful snow, it is known far beyond Bavaria's borders. It is 695 m high, and located in the middle of the Bavarian Alps.
Well-maintained, century-old farmhouses situated in a natural, intact setting which has remained unspoiled, lend the city its special character.