Adventure and tradition: Experience life in Berchtesgadener Land up close!

Adventure and tradition: Experience life in Berchtesgadener Land up close!

The Berchtesgadener Land region not only impresses with its breathtaking natural scenery, but also with its deeply rooted customs and the special people who live and work here. The ZDF.reportage “Holiday in Berchtesgadener Land” provides exciting insights into daily life in this popular destination, which has established itself as one of the most attractive travel destinations in Germany. While Niklas Thomas tries his hand at the via ferrata - an adventure without much experience - Veronika Veichtmeier lives for a summer as a dairymaid on an alpine pasture, in a place without cell phone reception. Your experience report shows that life on the mountain pasture is much more than petting cows and lying in the sun.

As a hut chef in the Kärlingerhaus at an altitude of 1,600 meters, Oliver Hoeft runs a kitchen that has to cook for 140 guests every day - a huge undertaking that requires its own logistics due to the delivery of food by helicopter. Another exciting professional field in this region is steering boats on the picturesque Königssee. Here Lena Barofke asserts herself as one of the few women in her profession, while Oliver Schwab, a miner, descends into the depths every day and begins his working day with a prayer.

Hiking paradise Berchtesgaden National Park

In addition to the human stories, the Berchtesgaden National Park attracts with its untouched nature and over 260 km of hiking trails. These are divided into four categories, ranging from easily accessible hikes to more challenging routes. The following hikes are particularly recommended for day trips:

• Wimbachtal: 8.5 km, Dauer 2-3 Stunden, Einfach
• Kührointalm: 14 km, Dauer 4-5 Stunden, Einfach
• Gotzenalm: 23 km, Dauer 7-8 Stunden, Moderat
• Mt Hoher Göll: 11 km, Dauer 6-7 Stunden, Moderat
• Halsköpfl & Wasseralm: 30 km, Dauer 8-9 Stunden, Anspruchsvoll

The national park is Germany's only alpine national park and UNESCO biosphere reserve, ideal for anyone who wants to experience nature in its purest form.

Accommodation options in the region

For the perfect relaxation after a day full of adventure, Berchtesgaden offers a variety of accommodation options. In total there are:

• 110 Bauernhöfe
• 20 Ferienhäuser
• 709 Ferienwohnungen
• 13 Gasthöfe
• 36 Hotels
• 127 Pensionen

Accommodations range from simple to luxurious and are excellently equipped for families. Free Wi-Fi is available in many accommodations, pets are often welcome, and proximity to public transport is another big plus. A look at the offerings shows that there is something for every taste.

Anyone who would like to visit the Berchtesgadener Land has the opportunity to start their hikes and explorations in Schönau am Königssee as an ideal starting point. Whether challenging mountain tours or relaxing boat trips – there is something for everyone here. Pack your hiking boots and let yourself be enchanted by the nature of the Berchtesgadener Land!

For further information, visit the reports from Hörzu, Atlas and Boots and the booking options via Book Berchtesgaden.