With hovering mountains, alpine lakes, and charming quaint villages, Germany is the final word vacation spot for highway trippers. Moreover the fun of driving on the Autobahn (which is an expertise in itself), you may get to see a number of the most numerous landscapes in Europe.
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Eibsee
Nestled close to the border with Austria, Eibsee is a type of locations that may take your breath away the second you see it. It sits on the foothills of the Zugspitze, the tallest mountain in Germany. That, together with the plush, forested hills, makes for one spectacular backdrop. The water is shiny turquoise and dotted with eight tree-covered islands, which you’ll discover by boat.
Grainau
Though we solely stayed right here for 2 nights (Haus Sonnenschein – test them out!), this lovable village is value exploring when you have the time. The views of the craggy mountains (together with the Zugspitze) may be seen from each angle. You’ll even be surrounded by conventional Bavarian-style properties.
Berchtesgaden
Positioned on the southeastern level of Germany lies Berchtesgaden. This city has a wealthy historical past, enjoying a major function throughout WWII. Nevertheless, it’s now a preferred vacation spot for locals and vacationers because of its central location close to the Berchtesgaden Alps and Berchtesgaden Nationwide Park.
If you happen to’re staying right here in a single day, we will extremely advocate Kempinski Resort Berchtesgaden. It is a beautiful resort with fashionable rooms and jaw-dropping views of the Alps proper out of your non-public patio.
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Wank Panoramaberg
The cable automotive up the highest of the Zugspitze is pricey, however you’ll be able to nonetheless get the identical alpine views by taking the Wank Panoramaberg (sure – we all know it’s a hilarious title for a mountain!). In simply 20 minutes, you’ll be whisked to the highest of the 1,780-meter mountain, the place you’ll be able to benefit from the pristine views and seize a chew to eat on the restaurant on high.
Hirschbichl
If you happen to’re searching for an off-the-beaten-path vacation spot – that is it. A brief drive west of Berchtesgaden sits Hirschbichl. It may be a bit difficult to search out or get to (we needed to park our automotive in Austria and stroll again over the German border). Nevertheless, the unspoiled views of mountains and forest made it value it.
There’s an lovable farm right here referred to as Bindalm, which makes an ideal pit cease for drinks or a snack. The homeowners make their very own cheeses, milk, and meats, so it’s an actual farm-to-table expertise.
Königssee
Königsee is arguably the most well-liked lake within the space, and for a very good cause! This fjord-like lake has a number of the greenest waters we have seen. Plus, the backdrop of the Alps does not damage both. Whilst you’re right here, take the Königssee Schifffahrt, an electrical boat that cruises across the lake. It drops you off on the St. Bartholomä church, which might solely be reached by boat or by mountain climbing by the mountains.
Your boat captain will even play a trumpet to show the legendary “Königssee Echo.” It is a distinctive expertise to listen to the sounds reverberate from the close by mountains!
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