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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sports & Action in Berchtesgaden
Sporty holiday with hiking, biking and skiing at the Königsee in Berchtesgaden
The Berchtesgaden Alps offer fantastic opportunities for an active winter holiday. The selection of ski slopes, toboggan runs, and cross-country ski trails is vast, so you're sure to find the perfect activity.
Sporty winter holiday in Berchtesgaden
To ski
Most ski areas are relatively small and perfect for families and beginners. The perfectly groomed slopes around Berchtesgaden await you, offering natural beauty and variety. Snowboarders will find a paradise at Götschen.
Cross-country skiing
Over 100 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails are available to you during your winter holiday at the Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden. You can enjoy both classic and freestyle cross-country skiing against a stunning mountain backdrop.
Ski tour
Berchtesgaden is a mecca for ski tourers! The area is known for its classic routes, but also offers some easy descents for beginners and less experienced ski tourers.
snowshoe
Snowshoe hiking lets you leave the cleared winter trails behind. In Berchtesgaden National Park, you'll find several tours through powder snow with stunning views.
Inspiration for tours in summer & winter
cross country skiing
Oberau cross-country ski trails
Varied 9 kilometers of cross-country ski trails around the village in the Berchtesgaden Alps
cross country skiing
Cross-country ski trails at Taubensee near Ramsau
Cross-country ski trails for all styles at Taubensee in Berchtesgadener Land
Roadbike
Off to Lake Fuschl
Road bike and gravel tour in Berchtesgaden - From the Explorer Hotel to Lake Fuschl
Mountain bike
Berchtesgaden Panorama Tour
Mountain biking in Berchtesgadener Land
Hike
Mountain tour to the Schneibsteinhaus
From the Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden via Jenner valley station to Königsbachalm and further
Hike
Mountain tour Kleine Reibn
Hiking on a sports holiday from Hinterbrand to the Jennersattel through the Berchtesgadener Land
Hike
Mountain tour to the Watzmannhaus
Hike to the Watzmannhaus during your hiking holiday at the Explorer Hotel in Berchtesgaden
Mountain bike
Bike tour Kühroint via Schönau
Mountain biking from the Explorer Hotel to Kühroint in Berchtesgadener Land
Mountain bike
Bike tour to the Gotzenalm
By bike through the Berchtesgadener Land
and ACTION!
Snow tubing in Berchtesgaden
Anyone can ski - want to do something different on your holiday in Berchtesgaden? Then try snow tubing. With *snow tubing*, you speed on a large rubber tire down a groomed slope or a specially prepared slope.
Hirscheckblitz toboggan run in Ramsau
The Hirscheckblitz toboggan run is a 2.3-kilometer-long natural toboggan run at Hochschwarzeck in Ramsau – and according to the ADAC (German Automobile Club), it's the safest natural toboggan run in Germany. So nothing stands in the way of your tobogganing fun.
Rafting Center Berchtesgaden
Are you always looking for a new adventure and thrill? Then we have the perfect place for you. How about a rafting or canyoning tour at the Berchtesgaden Rafting Center?
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.
Tandem flying Berchtesgaden
Want your holiday in Berchtesgaden to be something truly special? We can make it happen. With tandem flying in Berchtesgaden, you'll experience an aerial adventure over Lake Königssee and the Berchtesgaden Alps with experienced pilots and the highest safety technology.
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 ;)
Rafting at Adventure Elements Berchtesgaden
At Adventure Elements in Berchtesgaden, you can book a rafting tour tailored to your needs and get excited about this water adventure.
Berchtesgaden Ice Rink
Ice skating or curling – you can also try these during your vacation in Berchtesgaden. The "An der Schießstätte" ice rink offers you the opportunity to work out on perfectly groomed ice, regardless of the weather.
Berchtesgaden National Park
Did you know that Berchtesgaden National Park is Germany's only Alpine national park? High mountains, unique peak panoramas, and crystal-clear mountain rivers – it's simply indescribably beautiful here!
You can find tour suggestions around the Explorer Berchtesgaden on the homepage, in the Explorer app and on our interactive touch wall in the hotel.
Tips for your active summer holiday in Berchtesgaden
Hiking & via ferratas
If you're looking to lace up your hiking boots during your stay at the Explorer Hotel, Berchtesgaden National Park, with its more than 230 kilometers of hiking trails, is definitely the place for you. There's everything from easy to difficult. Via ferrata enthusiasts will find several scenic routes around the Explorer Hotel.
Mountain bike
If you're on a mountain bike holiday, a large network of trails awaits you, covering over 700 kilometers and with several meters of elevation.
You'll also find 25 signposted tours of varying difficulty.
Road bike & gravel bike
Whether your cycling holiday is focused on training or enjoyment, you'll get your money's worth around Berchtesgaden. In addition to relatively flat kilometers, you can also gain plenty of elevation against the magnificent backdrop of the Berchtesgaden Alps.
Trail running
Is trail running your sport? Then the Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden is the perfect place for you! You'll find plenty of flat and challenging trails around Königssee and Watzmann, all in absolutely stunning surroundings.
Winter hike on the Jenner (1,874 m): Magnificent view of the Königssee
Boat trip on Lake Königssee to St. Bartholomä and the beautiful Malerwinkel
Fantastic MTB tour in Berchtesgaden: Past beautiful lakes to the Mordaualm
Beautiful ski tour for connoisseurs: Rossfeld (1,537 m) in the Berchtesgaden Alps
Magnificent via ferrata on the Jenner in Berchtesgaden: The Schützensteig with a view of Lake Königssee
Scenic trail running route in Bad Reichenhall in Berchtesgadener Land
Rossfeld Panorama Road: The most beautiful road bike tour in Berchtesgadener Land
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