Bad Reichenhall: A Destination for Wellness and Adventure
Located in one of the southernmost regions of the country, Bad Reichenhall, Germany is a spa town and the Berchtesgadener Land district's administrative center in Upper Bavaria. It sits upon a basin nestled by the Chiemgau Alps, making for a great destination for hiking and skiing. The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (SZG), just 8 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bad Reichenhall, Germany is between late May and late September. The busiest months for tourism are September, July, and January. Best to book Bad Reichenhall, DEy hotels in October, during the lean season. Don't miss Oktoberfest in nearby Munich and the Wurstmarkt wine festival in Bad Dürkheim in September.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Bad Reichenhall, Germany offers an opportunity to explore the 19th century saltworks and salt museum at Alte Saline, where visitors can experience a 45-minute guided tour through mines and exhibits. Go up 360 steps to the Karlstein Castle, which offers view of neighbouring Salzburg, Austria or go for skiing, hiking, paragliding, and cable car rides at Predigtstuhl ski resort. Discover the tin toy car collection at Hans-Peter Porsche Traumwerk or check out the railway museum at Lokwelt Freilassing. Hotel Gabi is a country-style guesthouse offering chic, rustic rooms, a breakfast buffet, an old-fashioned bar, spa with saunas, and indoor and outdoor pools. Located just less than a mile from the city center, the Hotel Bayern Vital and the Hotel Almrausch are wonderful options to stay.