Despite being in a remote location, Berchtesgaden and nearby Königsee possess world class sport facilities. The bobsleigh run Bobbahn at Königssee is regular venue for world-cup races, but tourists also can run it down in guest-bobs. The ice arena âEishalleâ in Berchtesgaden is opened half the year and popular among locals and sportsmen from nearby Austria. There's a cheap combi-ticket for ice arena and âWatzmannthermeâ. The Therme is just a few meters away and probably unmatched for being embedded in a spectacular scenic landscape, surrounded by mountains and snow caped peaks and features as giant action whirl pool, hydro massage facilities, salt water pools, 80m slide with light and sound effects www.watzmanntherme.de.
Around Berchtesgaden are several slopes for skiing such as Golf and Ski am Obersalzberg, Götschen, Rossfeld and Jenner. First one is fitted for beginners, the Jenner is for advanced skiers. There are also several runs for cross-country skiing and very advanced skiers might be interested in ski touring in the Berchtesgaden Alps. From late January on sunny weather is common but the risk of avalanches is rising.
If you stay in Berchtesgaden you will have significant reduction of most entrance fees via the âKurtaxeâ.
Horse drawn sleigh in Berchtesgaden, Germany 2005