Adventure in Berchtesgadener Land: Experience nature, sport and enjoyment!
Experience the Berchtesgadener Land with Sonja Weissensteiner: National Park, alpacas and culinary insights on August 25th, 2025.

Adventure in Berchtesgadener Land: Experience nature, sport and enjoyment!
Today we are taking readers on a colorful excursion to Berchtesgadener Land, which lies between Bad Reichenhall and the impressive Watzmann. The charming presenter Sonja Weissensteiner explores the highlights of this idyllic region in a current program. This reports MDR.
The Berchtesgaden National Park is particularly inviting and is ideal for nature lovers. Hiking expert Nina Schlesener takes anyone interested on an exciting tour to Marxenhöhe and gives valuable insights into the impressive flora and fauna of the only Alpine national park in Germany. If you would like to find out more about the region, you will find helpful information at Berchtesgaden National Park.
A day full of discoveries
Sonja Weissensteiner's day is made colorful by a creative encounter. Astrid Kreuzeder shows her how to decorate chip boxes with the typical, traditional patterns of the “Berchtesgadener War”. Craftsmanship has a long tradition here that is kept alive.
The Berchtesgaden alpaca breeder Brigitte Strobl provides exciting insights into the keeping of these gentle creatures. Anyone interested can look forward to a demonstration in which hand spinner Bianca Löwenhagen explains how fine threads are created from alpaca wool - a true work of art!
A highlight is the boat tour on the crystal-clear Königssee, during which Sonja tests the impressive echo below the Watzmann. Such experiences make the region incomparable. After an eventful day, the presenter meets the toboggan world champions Georg “Schorsch” Hackl and Felix Loch in Schönau. These two exceptional athletes enthusiastically report on their passion for tobogganing.
Delicacies and tradition
After all these adventures, your physical well-being is also taken care of: In a traditional restaurant in Ramsau, innkeeper Toni Hillebrand treats his guests to a delicious chamois goulash. It is precisely these warm moments that make Berchtesgadener Land so special.
Last but not least, there is the climb to the Watzmann House, accompanied by hiking guide Eduard “Eddy” Balduin. In the evening sun, the day ends with musical performances by regional artists who bring their homeland to life with traditional music. The Hallgrafen musicians, Stoaberg singers and many others create an unforgettable atmosphere with their sounds.
In Berchtesgadener Land, particular emphasis is also placed on easy mobility. The excellent regional transport Upper Bavaria (RVO) bus network makes it possible to easily reach the most beautiful excursion destinations, and the Berchtesgaden guest card offers many advantages, including free use of most buses. With additional offers such as RufBus and car sharing systems, no wish remains unfulfilled to discover the region stress-free. Further information on this can be found at Mountain worlds.
For an unforgettable stay in the national park, there are numerous tips and advice provided by the national park administration. Well prepared and with respect for nature, a visit to this impressive mountain landscape will certainly be a unique experience.