10 Must-Visit Places and Spaces in Berchtesgaden, Germany, Berchtesgaden, Germany
Berchtesgaden, Germany聽is a majestic village that will forever hold a place in my heart. After surviving World War Two, my family lived here,聽working at a displacement camp聽before immigrating to the United States in 1951. Rediscovering my roots brought tears to my eyes and light to my soul.聽Visiting Berchtesgaden is an easy day trip from Salzburg and a doable day trip from Munich.聽Whether you visit for a day or overnight, these are some of the best places and spaces to visit.
This tiny town originated in 1120AD when the Augustaner Monks built a small church, which expanded to the monastery. The village sits on a hill and an indiscreet trail climbs the side of聽the town. It's not a designated trail but rather follow the tiny road up the hill eventually to an open green space that overlooks the town as seen in the image above.聽
War memorials are commonly seen throughout Germany, and this cemetery is dedicated to the German men who risked their lives for the "Vaterland" in World War One and Two. Meandering the graveyard is an interesting experience. In one way the graveyard is beautiful and the tombstones are dressed with聽multitude of flowers, ivy and gold lettering. In a different light, it's astonishing to see how young these men were, some barely 18, dying for their country. In a mix of beauty and聽sadness, and makes one聽appreciate the life we have today.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This tiny town originated in 1120AD when the Augustaner Monks built a small church, which expanded to the monastery. The village sits on a hill and an indiscreet trail climbs the side of聽the town. It's not a designated trail but rather follow the tiny road up the hill eventually to an open green space that overlooks the town as seen in the image above.聽
War memorials are commonly seen throughout Germany, and this cemetery is dedicated to the German men who risked their lives for the "Vaterland" in World War One and Two. Meandering the graveyard is an interesting experience. In one way the graveyard is beautiful and the tombstones are dressed with聽multitude of flowers, ivy and gold lettering. In a different light, it's astonishing to see how young these men were, some barely 18, dying for their country. In a mix of beauty and聽sadness, and makes one聽appreciate the life we have today.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Must-Visit Places and Spaces in Berchtesgaden, Germany
Guide Location: Germany » Berchtesgaden
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Kovar
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Guide Location: Germany » Berchtesgaden
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Kovar
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- German War Graves Cemetery
- Gasthof zum Neuhaus
- Hofbr盲uhaus Berchtesgaden
- War Remembrance Mural
- Market Square Fountain
- Berchtesgadener Handwerkskunst
- Obersalzberg & Hotel zum Turken
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