Bayrischzell
Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Summer fun for the whole family: TOP 10 destinations for trips with children
Family holiday in the Berchtesgadener Land in the family-friendly Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden on Lake Königssee
Welcome to Berchtesgadener Land, welcome to a children's paradise! Between Königssee, Salzburg, and the local mountain Jenner, one family adventure after another awaits you!
A summer between sightseeing in Salzburg & a boat tour on Lake Königssee
Does that sound like your kind of family? There's plenty to do for you and your family in the Berchtesgadener Land, even in summer! The best way to start your family vacation is with a classic: a boat tour on the famous Königssee. It's full of surprises. Did you know, for example, that there's an old VW Beetle at the bottom of the Königssee? So be excited to discover what details and stories you'll discover about the Königssee on site ;) On your second day of vacation, do you want to head high? Whether on foot or by train, we recommend our local mountain, the Jenner. And it's just a stone's throw away from the Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden. But the Berchtesgadener Land and neighboring Salzburg offer much more than mountains and lakes...
Obersalzberg summer toboggan run
A total of 600 meters long, surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop!
P.S. There's also a restaurant there - the cakes and tarts are especially recommended 🍰
Where: at Gasthof Hochlenzer / starting point Scharitzkehlstraße in Berchtesgaden (18 min)
Open: April 1 - October 31, daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (dry weather only)
salt mine
Visit the Berchtesgaden Adventure Mine during your vacation and join us on the "Salt Time Journey." Includes a slide, a ride across the Mirror Lake, and a ride on the visitor train. 😊
Where: Berchtesgaden (11 min)
Open: Daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM / Guided tours approximately every 10 to 15 minutes
Magic Forest Hintersee
Discover the enchanted forest at Hintersee in Ramsau! Numerous legends and myths abound here... See for yourself 😉 By the way: It's also considered one of Bavaria's most beautiful geotopes.
Our tip: Hike through the forest to the lake and then around it. You can also rent a rowboat there.
Where: Seeklause parking lot in Ramsau (16 min)
Open all year round!
Boat tour on Lake Königssee
How about a trip to St. Bartholomä? And the kids can look forward to the Königssee Echo 😉
Rowboat rentals are available.
Where: Schönau am Königssee (approx. 15-minute walk)
House of the Mountains
See, hear, feel, taste, and grasp nature – that's the motto here. At Haus der Berge, the information and education center of Berchtesgaden National Park, there's plenty to discover – whatever the weather! With a cinema, changing exhibitions, and a restaurant for a quick snack 😋
Where: Berchtesgaden (9 min)
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wimbach Gorge
Water and narrow gorges - the Wimbach Gorge is a wonderful nature experience for all ages!
Parking is available at the Wimbach Bridge.
It's worth walking the entire Wimbachgries gorge to Wimbach Castle!
Where: Ramsau (13 min)
Open: Mid-May to November from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Watzmann Thermal Baths
Fancy a little splashing around? Ideal, of course, when the weather isn't so good... The Watzmann Therme in Berchtesgaden, with a water surface of 900 m², offers the following areas: relaxation, wellness, swimming fun, and sports.
Where: Berchtesgaden (9 min)
Open: Monday - Thursday / Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Racing bobsleigh taxi
Hop in and off you go: With the summer bobsleigh taxi, you'll whizz down the 1,200-meter-long ice track in the Königssee Ice Arena at 120 kilometers per hour. Afterwards, you'll receive a bobsleigh diploma and a souvenir 😉 Definitely worth it!
Info: The winter track won't be open again until 2025.
Where: Deutsche Post Eisarena Königssee (16-minute walk)
In the footsteps of Mozart
Looking for a bit of culture or shopping in between? Then Salzburg, about 35 km away, is the perfect place for you. Visit the city of Mozart and combine your city trip with a visit to the "Haus der Berge" (House of the Mountains) – ideal for little explorers 😉
Where: Salzburg (41 min)
Want to cool down?
- Thumsee
Where: Bad Reichenhall (30 min)
- Schornbad (almost directly opposite the hotel)
Where: Schönau (3-minute walk)
Open: Mid-May to mid-September
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Aschauerweiher Natural Pool
Where: Bischofswiesen (14 min)
Open: Mid-May to mid-September
from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Even more summer fun with the Happy Family Deal 😍
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Special Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ from 1 night
✔ 80% cancellation fee except in case of re-letting
Flexible Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ Only a 10% fee for rebooking/cancellation up to 3 days before arrival
Happy Family Deal - 1 Room
✔ 1 child up to 17 years free
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
Happy Family Deal - 2 rooms
✔ Up to 3 children
✔ Children's room with up to 50% discount
✔ From 1 night
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
More summer highlights for your family holiday
Hintersee near Ramsau
How about a trip to one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Berchtesgaden, surrounded by peaks, forests, and the legendary Enchanted Forest? It may sound a bit cheesy, but that's just what the Hintersee near Ramsau in Berchtesgaden is.
Wimbach Gorge in Ramsau
At the entrance to the high valley between Watzmann and Hochkalter in the mountaineering village of Ramsau there is a narrow gorge - the Wimbachklamm.
Königssee
Lake Königssee is the landmark of the Berchtesgaden region and is one of the most fascinating natural beauties in the region, indeed, in all of Germany!
chimney bath
The Schornbad is centrally located in Schönau am Königssee and offers the perfect outdoor pool for cooling off in the summer. With a 25-meter swimming pool, as well as a non-swimmer and paddling pool, the Schornbad is the perfect place to cool off in hot temperatures.
Almbach Gorge
The Almbachklamm is a gorge at the foot of the Untersberg. The path along the rushing water takes you over numerous bridges, walkways, stairs, and tunnels.
Watzmann Therme in Berchtesgaden
Water fun, a sauna world, and simply a few hours of relaxation – you deserve it, right? During your visit to the Watzmann Therme in Berchtesgaden, you decide how you want to spend your day. There's also something for families with children.
Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
Open year-round, the Berchtesgaden adventure mine is a holiday highlight for the whole family. Join us on the "Salt Time Journey."
Obersalzberg summer toboggan run
How about a toboggan ride in the summer? At the Gasthof Hochlenzer in Berchtesgaden, explorers of all ages can experience a thrilling speed on the Obersalzberg summer toboggan run, completely without ice or snow ;)
Magic forest at Hintersee
You've probably asked yourself, "Why is the Hintersee Enchanted Forest called the Enchanted Forest?". Short answer: It's a kind of magic!
Tours for families
Mountain bike
Ettenberg Loop
Great bike tour for your family trip in Berchtesgadener Land
Hike
Fischunkelalm on the Obersee
Tour first over water and later on foot during your hiking holiday in Berchtesgadener Land
Hike
Greenstone
Hiking tour with great views during your summer holiday in Berchtesgaden from the Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden
Hike
Kneifelspitze
Over the Marxenhöhe to the Kneifelspitze mountain in Berchtesgadener Land
Hike
The Malerwinkel circular trail at the Königsee in Berchtesgaden
Moderate hike around the lake - ideal for families on a family holiday in Berchtesgadener Land
via ferrata
Schützensteig on the small Jenner near Berchtesgaden
Easy via ferrata for families in Berchtesgadener Land
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