Berchtesgaden: Lockstein
Berchtesgaden lies along the Ramsauer Ache in southeastern Bavaria, where converging Alpine valleys helped establish it as a historic market town. Its compact centre is marked by the twin-towered Collegiate Church of St Peter and John and the former residence of the prince-provosts, now the Royal Castle. Salt deposits shaped local prosperity for centuries, and the Berchtesgaden salt mine remains a working link to that legacy. Forested slopes rise towards the Watzmann massif, while Königssee and Berchtesgaden National Park lie south of town. The old Bavarian townscape stands in close contact with the rugged limestone ranges of the Alps.
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Berchtesgaden has served as a salt-mining and market centre in the Bavarian Alps since the Middle Ages. The Berchtesgadener Ache runs through the town beneath the high limestone walls of the Watzmann massif, one of the defining peaks of southeastern Bavaria. Salt has shaped local life for centuries, and the historic Salzbergwerk remains a reminder of the industry that brought lasting importance to the valley. In the centre, the former Augustinian provostry and its collegiate church reflect Berchtesgaden’s early ecclesiastical role. The town is also closely linked to Berchtesgaden National Park and the Königssee area. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Bavarian Alps connects regionally.
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