St. Bartholomä National Park information point
Water moves mountains- Open today
- Schönau a. Königssee
Discover the fascinating world of water at Berchtesgaden National Park in this free, year-round exhibition at St. Bartholomä.
The National Park information point on the shores of Lake Königssee offers fascinating insights into the dynamics of mountain landscapes and aquatic habitats. The experience spans two buildings—Jägerhaus and Holzstube—connected by an outdoor area with interactive play stations.
The exhibition is free, open year-round, and provides information about the national park—in German and English. It is designed for anyone who wants to explore the national park, is accessible, and wheelchair-friendly.
Permanent exhibition “Water Moves Mountains”
The permanent exhibition “Water Moves Mountains” in the Jägerhaus takes visitors on a tour through five themed rooms connected by the story of a drop of water traveling through Berchtesgaden National Park. The rooms feature interactive and playful elements as well as simple technical devices to explore the following topics:
- In snow and ice: Explore the essential role of water in winter, from snow cover in the mountains and glaciers in the national park to natural avalanche processes and protection.
- Thawing now: Discover the hidden world of water beneath the surface, including the karst landscape, the Lake Königssee watershed, underground streams, springs, caves, geology, and the importance of clean drinking water.
- Everything flows: Follow water on its journey through the landscape as you learn about the water cycle, streams and rivers, the relationship between rainfall and the mountains, and flood protection.
- Life everywhere: See how water creates diverse habitats for plants and wildlife, the challenges facing biodiversity, and the efforts to protect these valuable ecosystems.
- A journey through time: Trace the past, present, and future of Lake Königssee and Berchtesgaden National Park—from historic log driving and traditional land use to tourism and the changing environment.
The movie theater at Holzstube
A 12-minute film shown at Holzstube brings the exhibition to life. Spectacular footage above, below, and along the water’s surface immerses you in "The Wonderful World of Water in the National Park".
