Bad Reichenhall: Königlicher Kurgarten

Bad Reichenhall straddles the Saalach River in southeastern Bavaria, where access to Alpine brine shaped it into a long-established spa and salt town. The foothills of the Berchtesgaden Alps rise around the Saalach valley, while Austria lies immediately to the south and east. Salt production remains central to local identity: the Alte Saline, built in the 19th century after a fire destroyed earlier works, preserves the town’s industrial heritage. The 1928 Predigtstuhlbahn climbs from town toward Predigtstuhl mountain, linking the centre with high Alpine terrain. See how Bad Reichenhall sits between the Saalach valley and the Berchtesgaden Alps by browsing webcams nearby.

Built around the early medieval Duchy of Bavaria, Bavaria grew into Germany’s largest federal state. The Danube crosses its broad centre, while the Bavarian Alps form its southern edge and include the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Munich is the state capital and the home of Oktoberfest, a festival rooted in an 1810 royal wedding. Beyond the metropolis, Franconia’s vineyards, Swabian towns and Alpine resorts reveal how varied this part of Germany can be. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Bavaria.

Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.