Things to do in Bavarian Alps
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Salt Mines
Once a major producer of so-called 'white gold', Berchtesgaden has thrown open its salt mines for fun-filled tours (90 minutes). The brand-new SalzZeitReise exhibition opened here in 2007, and sees visitors donning protective overalls and taking a special train into the depths of the mine. Down below, the highlights include the crossing of a 100m-long illuminated lake containing the same concentration of salt as the Dead Sea, and the brightly lit, interactive treasure chamber where visitors learn about the history of salt mining in the Alps. It's usually only around 12°C down there, so bring a sweater.
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Dokumentation Obersalzberg
The fascinating Dokumentation Obersalzberg leaves few stones unturned. The forced takeover of the area, the construction of the compound and the daily life of the Nazi elite are documented, and all facets of the Nazi terror regime - Hitler's near-mythical appeal, his racial politics, the resistance movement and the death camps - are covered in extraordinary depth. A section of the underground bunker network is open for touring. Audioguides are available for €2. To get there take bus 838 from the Hauptbahnhof.
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Eagle's Nest
Famous as Hitler's mountaintop eyrie - though he rarely used it himself - the Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) is perched in one of Germany's most breathtaking locations, truly offering a bird's-eye view. Ride in a luxurious brass elevator to the spectacular lodge and restaurant at 1834m - provided you don't suffer vertigo as Hitler supposedly did!
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Gastätte St Bartholomä
On the shore of the Königsee, and reached by boat, this is a tourist haunt that actually serves delicious food made with ingredients picked, plucked and hunted from the surrounding forests and the lake. Savour generous platters of venison in mushroom sauce with dumplings and red sauerkraut, or grilled trout in the large beer garden or indoors.
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Gasthof Fraundorfer
Squeeze yourself in between tourists and the odd yokel for this unmissably kitsch part of the Ga-Pa experience. The multilingual menu has a carnivore bias, the decor ranges from baroque cherubs and hunting trophies to the 'Sports Corner', and there's yodelling, shoe-slapping and Bavarian oompah music, every evening.
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Partnachklamm
One of the area's main attractions is the dramatically beautiful Partnachklamm, a narrow 700m-long gorge with walls rising up to 80m. A circular walk hewn from the rock takes you through the gorge, which is spectacular in winter when you can walk beneath curtains of icicles and frozen waterfalls.
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Holzkäfer
This funky log-cabin restaurant in the hills around Obersalzberg is a great spot for a night out with fun-loving locals. Crammed with antlers, carvings and backwoods oddities, it's known for its tender pork roasts, dark beers and list of Franconian wines. There's wheelchair access.
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Isi's Goldener Engel
This local favourite has hunting-lodge decor that blends frescoes, stag heads and a gilded stucco ceiling. The huge menu ranges from Leberkäse (meatloaf) to pepper steak in cognac cream, though the best deal is the generous lunch special.
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Salzbergwerk
Don a protective suit, slide into glowing grottoes deep below the earth's surface and raft across a subterranean lake - no, it's not a theme park but Berchtesgaden's 500-year-old salt mine. The 90-minute mine tour is more fun than it sounds.
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Trans Tyrol - Garmisch to Innsbruck
7 days (Garmisch Partenkirchen)
An exhilarating hike from Bavaria through the Wetterstein and Karwendel Mountain ranges to Innsbruck.
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Trans Tyrol Guided Walk
7 days (Garmisch Partenkirchen)
An exhilarating hike from Bavaria through the Wetterstein and Karwendel Mountain ranges to Innsbruck.
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Bräustübl
Enter through the arch painted in Bavaria's white and blue diamonds and pass the old beer barrels to reach a secluded beer garden. The vaulted hall is the scene of heel-whacking Bavarian stage shows every Saturday night.
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Colosseo
The faux Roman sculptures, chirpy waiters and mountain views make this upstairs pizzeria a sure winner. The menu is principally pasta-pizza, but there are also delicious fish and meat dishes to choose from.
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Pool Complex
Berchtesgaden's thermal wellness and fun pool complex has several indoor and outdoor pools with various hydro-therapeutic treatment stations, a sauna and inspiring Alpine views.
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Walking in Bavaria - Guided
8 days (Berchtesgaden/Schonau)
Discover warm hospitality and the dramatic scenery of the Bavarian Alps.
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Walking in Bavaria
8 days (Berchtesgaden/Schönau)
Discover warm hospitality and the dramatic scenery of the Bavarian Alps.
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Spago
Alpine kitsch-free cafe-bistro off the main drag with an international menu and a slick clientele.
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Dalmacija
Pizzas, pastas and a whiff of the Balkans in a bistro-cafe teeming with young patrons.
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Saigon City
No-frills Vietnamese diner serving crispy duck, egg noodles and seafood.
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