Berchtesgaden: Salt Mines and Dark History | Bavarian Nature Series 🏞️

Berchtesgaden: Salt Mines and Dark History | Bavarian Nature Series 🏞️

Hi everyone!
Today’s video is about Berchtesgaden,
a small picturesque town nestled in the heart
of Bavaria, Germany. 
Its population is less than 8000 people, but the 
train station serves not only regional trains,  
but also high-speed long distance 
trains. That’s all because this small  
town is very popular among 
tourists for many reasons.
Berchtesgaden is famous for its 
salt industry. Salt from here is  
delivered to Bad Reichenhall where 
the main salt factory is located.
In Berchtesgaden you may visit a 
Salt Mine museum. The tour starts  
with a cool ride on the train you see on 
this video. Unfortunately filming during  
the tour is forbidden, so I have 
nothing to show you in this video.
The infrastructure of the salt mine can be seen  
in the nearby surroundings. This 
small tunnel is open for anyone,  
you don’t need a ticket to pass it.
There were even more tunnels around, but they were closed.
Besides the Salt Mine, Berchtesgaden is also famous for the restaurant atop of the Kehlstein Mountain.
The building is called Kehlsteinhaus – or in English The Eagle’s Nest.
This building was used exclusively by members of the Nazi Party  
for government and social meetings. This is 
one of the few buildings of the Obersalzberg  
Nazi-Government quartal left intact. However, 
this building is open only during the warm season,  
approximately from May till September, and because 
I was here in March, I had no chance to visit it.
Besides The Eagle’s Nest, there’s also a museum 
called “Documentation center Obersalzberg”.
It tells you more about the dark story of this 
Nazi-Government quartal and about many crimes  
that were committed here. I very much recommend 
visiting this museum. Filming in this museum  
is not allowed, maybe some of the exhibits shown in the museum are private?
As part of the museum you also visit the bunker of 
the Berghof, Hitler’s residence.
Reserve at least two hours for visiting this 
museum, there’s a lot to read and to see.
Not that many people know about it, but 
not far from the museum there are ruins  
of the Hitler’s residence itself. Nothing 
except ruins is left. It’s somehow scary  
to understand that this was a place 
where most of the decisions related  
to the Second World War were taken, they took 
the lives of millions. Absolutely evil place.
That’s not the only evil place in this area that 
is closely connected to the dark story of Germany.  
One more is located not far from Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden Chancellery Branch office.
Please don’t visit it, this is a private property now 
and the owner of the property doesn’t like any  
guests and his behavior is aggressive. I 
don’t know what is the problem for him,  
it’s the historical building, so obviously 
there are people that are interested to  
see it even though it’s not a museum. There’s a 
big sign near the building that tells about the  
history of this place. There’s even a Wikipedia 
article about it. If guests are not wanted,  
why did they put this big sign, obviously for 
visitors… and why there’s no sign “Do not enter”  
or something like that. Well, anyway, even if 
we don’t understand the owner of the property,  
let’s respect his right for privacy. Please don’t disturb him and don’t come here.
For those seeking outdoor adventures, 
Berchtesgaden offers an array of  
walking trails, including the scenic path 
along the hillside overlooking the city.
Don’t forget to like this video.
In one of the next videos I will tell  
you about the Berchtesgaden national park, 
an amazing place to visit and enjoy nature.
Take care, see you in the next videos.
Bye.

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Join me as we dive into the enchanting town of Berchtesgaden, nestled in the heart of Bavaria, Germany. Despite its small size, this picturesque town has a rich history and plenty to offer visitors.

Discover the fascinating world of salt mining at the Salt Mine museum, where a cool train ride kicks off your underground adventure. Unfortunately, filming isn’t allowed during the tour, but the experience is unforgettable.

While in Berchtesgaden, don’t miss the iconic Kehlsteinhaus, also known as The Eagle’s Nest, perched atop the Kehlstein Mountain. (The site is closed during the colder months)

Explore the museum “Documentation Center Obersalzberg”, shedding light on the dark history of the Nazi regime. The nearby ruins of Hitler’s residence serve as a chilling reminder of the atrocities of the Second World War.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Berchtesgaden boasts scenic walking trails, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Stay tuned for more adventures in the Berchtesgaden National Park in our upcoming videos! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us on our journey through Bavaria’s natural wonders. 🌲

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