Berchtesgaden: Watzmannhaus - Blick auf Watzmannfrau und Hocheckaufstieg
Few places in Bavaria have a history as closely tied to salt mining as Berchtesgaden. The trade shaped the town for centuries and supported the former Prince-Provostry of Berchtesgaden, an independent ecclesiastical state until 1803. To the southwest, the Berchtesgaden Alps rise into the Watzmann massif, whose 2,713-metre summit is Germany’s highest peak lying wholly within the country. Much of this rugged limestone terrain belongs to Berchtesgaden National Park, established in 1978. Königssee, a long mountain lake enclosed by steep rock walls, is another defining feature of the area. Forest, scree, high ridges, paths and mountain huts connect the town with its Alpine surroundings.
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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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