Berchtesgaden Day Trip From Salzburg Guide, Tips, and More
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Located at the foothills of the Alps, Salzburg offers its visitors beautiful day trips that are just a quick ride away from the city. For instance, there’s the Hellbrunn Palace, boasting unique water features, the Hohenwerfen Fortress, a medieval castle perched on a hill, and St. Gilgen, one of the most beautiful villages in Austria.
However, since Salzburg is adjacent to the Austrian-German border, travelers must not forget that they can also take a day trip to beautiful Bavarian towns like Berchtesgaden. It’s a breathtaking alpine escape, located 24 kilometers south of Salzburg. You can drive there in 40 minutes, take a single bus ride of 50 minutes to an hour, or hop on a train for an hour and 30 minutes with a transfer.
If you’re ever visiting Berchtesgaden from Salzburg, these tips will help you make the most of your trip. From getting there to things to do and useful advice, I’ve got you covered!

Before Going to Berchtesgaden From Salzburg
Taking a day trip to Berchtesgaden from Salzburg is a good decision, but it’s not always the case. There are a few things to consider, such as the overall experience — is Berchtesgaden really for you? Another factor is the season… outdoor activities during winter? It’s possible, but not ideal! Let me go through each detail below.
Best Things to Do
Although there are more than a dozen things to do in Berchtesgaden, such as visiting the mirror-like lake (Hintersee) and exploring the canyon (Wimbachklamm), a day trip from Salzburg would be just enough to see Berchtesgaden’s highlights. They’re the unmissable things to do in Berchtesgaden and you’ll find them below.
1. Eagle’s Nest (Kehlstein)

Eagle’s Nest or Kehlsteinhaus is a unique attraction in Berchtesgaden; a great destination for the breathtaking views and a glimpse into history it offers to visitors.
2. Salt Mine Berchtesgaden

As you explore Salzburg, you’ll undoubtedly hear the word ‘salt’ mentioned time and time again. It was named after this precious mineral that brought it prosperity for centuries — the white gold of the region! A visit to the Salt Mine Berchtesgaden is a great activity for anyone looking to further discover the industry that sustained the region for so many years. Also, it’s fun and adventure!
3. Königssee

While Salzburg has a number of lakes in Salzkammergut and its lake district, when it comes to beauty, they are outmatched by Konigssee. It’s the unreal-looking lake nestled in the heart of the Berchtesgaden Alps, in the town of Schönau, just a stone’s throw away from the town of Berchtesgaden.
4. Jenner

Whenever I hear about people visiting Konigssee without also visiting Jenner, I can’t help but feel a twinge of regret on their behalf. Missing Mount Jenner means missing out on an incredibly breathtaking experience.
5. Old Town Berchtesgaden & Kirchleitn Kapelle

If you’re looking for a free, simple yet charming and scenic experience in Berchtesgaden during your day trip from Salzburg, exploring Old Town Berchtesgaden and visiting Kirchleitn Kapelle are the perfect activities.
Plan Your Trip
Here is some practical information and useful tips to help you get the most out of your visit to Berchtesgaden from Salzburg.
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Explore Salzburg
Before taking a day trip to Berchtesgaden from Salzburg, consider some other options you might enjoy. For example, if you’re a romantic or a wanderer like me, Hellbrunn Palace and Hohenwerfen Fortress are worth checking out. That said, before heading out of the city, be sure to explore Salzburg’s highlights and its unique experiences, especially those made famous by The Sound of Music. To start exploring more of Salzburg, click on any of the topics below.
For a convenient, unique, or more enriching visit, check out these experiences and services:

Discover Bavarian Alps
From Salzburg, you can explore more of the Bavarian Alps, not just Berchtesgaden. You can take a train to Munich, which gives you access to Neuschwanstein Castle and other iconic destinations in the region. To start exploring the Bavarian Alps, check out the article below.
Resources
Alright! I hope you find this post about Berchtesgaden helpful. To further assist you with your Berchtesgaden day trip from Salzburg, here are some links to the latest information you will need for your planning.
By the way, if you need more ideas on how to spend your days in Salzburg, my one-day, two-day, and three-day itineraries for Salzburg are sure to be helpful as well. Be sure to check them out!
- Berchtesgaden live webcam
- Eagle’s Nest — Official website
- Eagle’s Nest — bus times and ticket prices here
- Eagle’s Nest — Eagles Nest bus ticket online
- Regional Bavaria Bus website — To Eagles Nest Bus Stop from Berchtesgaden Hbf (timetable)
- Official website of Salt Mine Berchtesgaden
- Lake Königssee Boat Schedule
- Jennerbahn live webcam
- Jennerbahn online tickets
- OEBB (Bus 840) Tickets and Timetable
- German Train Schedule
- Austrian Train Schedule
- Bayerische Regiobahn official website

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