Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Berchtesgaden: A white mantle of snow muffles all sounds, Christmas trees are decorated with wooden toys, angels and real wax candles.

Over 60km (36 miles) of diverse slopes await skiers and snowboardes at an elevation from 600 to 1,800 meters (2,000 to 6,000ft)

The entire area welcomes campers at designated campsites for tents, trailers and motorhomes.

Surrounded by towering rock cliffs, the lake - emerald green and silent - is set in one of the most impressive landscapes in Germany

Visiting the most innovative adventure centre for salt mining in the world, you can become part of an entirely new and modern experience below the earth's surface

It offers swimming fun for the whole family in an attractive environment. Here you can experience the element of curative water in all its forms. Be it for fun, exercise, relaxation or health, the Watzmann Therme Spa's waters are a perfect place to spend some time

The Watzmann mountain (2.713 m / about 9000 ft) - is the superstar of the "Berchtesgadener Land" as it towers above the valleys below

'Liquid bread' as the Bavarians often lovingly refer to it, the typically German beverage was - apart from the more commonly drunk wine - consumed in the Berchtesgadener Land as early as 1510

Lve images from our stunning mountains and world famous sights