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Berchtesgaden Winter Walking, Bavarian Alps - Short Break

Berghotel Rehlegg, Ramsau bei Berchtesgade
 
Bavarian charm | Traditional Bavarian charm with contemporary comfort
Breathtaking nature | Alpine forests, tranquil lakes, and majestic mountains
Easy access to Salzburg | Perfect opportunity to experience the city’s rich culture
Superior stay | Enjoy the 4-star superior Rehlegg, ideally located with excellent dining
What is included
  • 3 nights
  • 3 dinners
    daily light lunch & afternoon cake
    3 breakfasts
  • detailed information about the area
  • transfers from/to Salzburg Airport
  • guestcard giving free bus travel
  • Berchtesgaden Winter Walking, Bavarian Alps - Short Break
    Berghotel Rehlegg, Ramsau bei Berchtesgade
  • Walk in the national park ©Tourist Information Ramsau
  • Visit St Bartholomä Church on nearby Königssee
  • Enjoy a drink in the hotel's bar
  • A choice of walking routes
  • The hotel restaurant
  • Käsespätzle, a traditional dish
  • Stroll through Ramsau
  • An exhilarating toboggan run
  • One of the hotel's pools
  • Beautiful location
  • The indoor pool at the hotel
  • Picture-postcard scenery
What is included
  • 3 nights
  • 3 dinners
    daily light lunch & afternoon cake
    3 breakfasts
  • detailed information about the area
  • transfers from/to Salzburg Airport
  • guestcard giving free bus travel
 

Holiday information

 

A winter walking break in Bavaria

for non-skiers
Pretty Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden, nestling alongside the Ramsauer Ache river in the heart of the Berchtesgaden National Park, is an archetypal Bavarian village, steeped in culture and tradition. This is Bavaria in winter at its most beautiful, and here you will find a stylish hotel that oozes charm and warm hospitality.

Standing in meadows, the Berghotel Rehlegg began life as a farm several generations ago and has slowly evolved into the 4-star superior hotel you find today. It offers a delightful blend of restaurant, spa and village tavern where comfort combines with a relaxed atmosphere. And if the spa facilities are superb and the dining excellent, the service from the Lichtmannegger family and their team is even better.
If you can tear yourself away from the hotel, you'll be amazed by how much this idyllic corner of Germany has to offer: from scenic walks alongside lakes; boat trips through fjord-like scenery; chairlifts to panoramic viewpoints; and charming towns all within easy reach, it's the perfect place to experience the beauty of the Bavarian winter.
 

Our expert says

“Although there is skiing nearby, this is more of a place for non-skiers, for people who just want to enjoy winter scenery from a very high-quality spa hotel in a chocolate-box village.”
Inntravel winter holiday expert

 

Winter activities

There’s no fixed itinerary, so you can choose to do as much or as little as you like and explore this Bavarian idyll at your own pace.
  • Choice of routes
    High mountains, deep valleys and crystal-clear Alpine lakes define this charming, protected corner of Bavaria bordering Austria. The superb scenery attracts many walkers over the summer months, and a number of the same paths are accessible in winter, too. Several of these trails lead from Ramsau itself, while further options can be reached using the local bus service – free with your visitor’s card.

    In the detailed documentation we provide, we give an overview of our three favourite options, including the two following routes:

    Hintersee: 9.5km
    Starting from the centre of Ramsau, this lovely walk meanders alongside the River Ache and passes through an enchanted forest to reach picturesque Hintersee. Many artists and poets have found inspiration in the dramatic beauty of this lake, and reproductions of the most famous works can be found on easels that line the lake shores. Along the route, you’ll come across cosy wood-panelled Stuben (inns) where you can stop awhile – taste a local dish along with a cool Bavarian Weissbier (wheatbeer) or warm up with a decadent Zartbitter Heisse Schokolade – dark hot chocolate with whipped cream.

    Klausbachtal & Berchtesgaden National Park: 2km
    Ramsau sits on the edge of the Berchtesgaden National Park – one of the oldest protected areas in the Alps. We suggest taking the bus to Hintersee to enjoy a short walk through the trees and into the park, which is home to a number of wild animal feeding stations. Time your visit right and you could well be treated to the magical sight of wild red deer and chamois feeding in the forest! As this walk is short, it combines well with lunch at one of the restaurants or cafés surrounding Hintersee – we particularly recommend the Auzingerhof for its warm Bavarian hospitality and great cakes.
    Walk beside pretty Lake Hinter
  • Königssee & Berchtesgaden

    An idyllic lake
    Sparkling at the foot of its mountainous guardians, picturesque Königssee is an enjoyable day out and very much worth the trip. Sailing silently across the water on an electric boat is the best way to fully experience the exceptional, fjord-like scenery; this journey will take you past the beautiful church of St Bartholomä, whose onion dome reflected in the still water is the iconic image of the lake. If, in the depth of winter, the boats are unable to run, there is still the option to enjoy a beautiful walk along forested, lakeside paths to reach the Malerwindel viewpoint.

    A town of frescoed houses
    Renowned for its traditional wooden crafts, Berchtesgaden, with its frescoed buildings, shops and Marktplatz, is just a short bus ride away. From the town, look up to see the famous Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), Hitler's mountain tea house (closed in winter), high on the summit of the Kehlstein mountain overlooking the town.
    Königssee
    Berchtesgaden's pretty frescoed buildings
  • Mozart's city
    Ornate buildings, elegant squares and elaborate fountains – Salzburg is one of the finest Baroque cities north of the Alps, and it is just over an hour’s bus journey from Ramsau. We provide detailed, self-guided walking notes to help you get the most from your visit; these will lead you to the Residenzplatz – where you’ll find the magnificent cathedral, Bishop’s Palace and Glockenspiel, which rings its 35 bells several times daily – and to the childhood home of the city’s most famous son, one Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. We also recommend our favourite places to pause for Kaffee und Kuchen – such as the 300-year-old Café Tomaselli, a Viennese-style coffee house.
    Visit Mozart's city
    Wander the streets of Salzburg
  • Snowshoeing & more

    Snowshoeing
    It’s a very special experience exploring silent, wintry landscapes where the only footprint in the snow is your own. Snowshoeing gives you access to such untouched areas, and is consequently a hugely rewarding activity. It is also very easy to master – it’s simply a case of getting used to walking in the broad snowshoes.

    Tobogganing
    For some fast-paced fun, ride the chair lift to Hochschwarzeck and enjoy the magnificent view from the top before zooming down the 2.3-kilometre toboggan run.

    Cross-country skiing
    Should you wish to try your hand at skiing, there are 30 kilometres of cross-country trails in the meadows above Ramsau and around nearby Schönau. Access to the trails is free of charge.
    Cross-country skiing
 

About Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden

Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden (altitude: 670m) is one of the most picturesque of all Bavarian villages and is situated in the heart of the Berchtesgaden National Park, where the Watzmann, Germany’s third-highest mountain, provides an impressive backdrop. It is Germany's first official 'mountaineering village', and it's said there are more mountain guides here than anywhere else in Germany. Passionate about preserving Alpine customs and traditions, this is storybook Bavaria.

The village’s strikingly picturesque parish church of Saint Sebastian graces many a postcard of Bavaria. Built in 1512, the Baroque, single onion-shaped tower topped with wooden tiles is typical of the region. Sitting alongside the river with a backdrop of the Reiteralp mountain, it has become the quintessential image of Bavaria. In the village centre you'll find a small well-equipped supermarket, a bakery, craft shops and a couple of cafés.
Berghotel Rehlegg
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  • 3 nights: 05 January 2025 - 16 March 2025

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Adults
    10 Jan - 31 Jan 2026 £911
    01 Feb - 28 Feb 2026 £911
    01 Mar - 19 Mar 2026 £871

    The 'Single traveller supplement' applies for solo travellers. A supplement is also payable for a single room – see 'Additional prices' below

  • Room upgrades (supplement in £ per room per night)

    Berghotel Rehlegg, Ramsau
    Junior suite with mountain views: 04 Jan - 15 Mar 2026 £110
    Single room: 04 Jan - 15 Mar 2026 £275
    Superior: 04 Jan - 15 Mar 2026 £42

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Berghotel Rehlegg, Ramsau (with dinner) Double room Single room
    04 Jan - 24 Feb 2026 £171 £446
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All 6 reviews
  • Mr D Kelly
    Romsey
    05 February 2023

    The walk from Rehlegg to Königssee is a good 2 hours there and 2 hours back and a bit up and down in places but is spectacularly beautiful. The lake itself is stunning and worth the trip alone. Don't bother going into Berchtesgaden as it's a bit of a dump. Salzburg is lovely and very quaint but very small, frankly one day is enough. But the overriding comment must be that for a trip that is sold and marketed on the website as a snow and winter break, virtually everything at Ramsau and the very immediate vicinity is ironically closed for winter....and that includes all cafes and bars. This is not mentioned at all. It's certainly not the fault of Inntravel but forget all the lovely pictures of snow, certainly this winter....there was virtually none.....zero at the hotel. To repeat, in my opinion under no circumstances can the Rehlegg be classified as 4* superior....3-4* at very best. 

    Inntravel
    response

    We are sorry that you weren't able to find anything open in Ramsau. Having checked this, we can confirm that the supermarket, bakery and cafes we mention are still open through winter. We're also sorry that you felt the Berghotel Rehlegg did not warrant its star rating; 4* superior is the official rating for the hotel, and the feedback we receive from customers rates the hotel extremely highly.

  • Mrs K King
    USA
    21 January 2023

    We were very pleased with our Snow Holidays in both Sils (Hotel Privata) and Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden (Hotel Rehlegg.) We especially enjoyed the winter walking trails in both areas. While we are no longer skiers, we were able to partake in a number of other activities (walking, sledding, sleigh rides, visiting surrounding area). Both hotels were lovely and included delicious meals. 

  • Mrs V Smith
    Bournemouth
    14 January 2023

    The taxi transfer between hotels was essential. It was snowing hard and we would have had to lug our suitcases to a bus stop, take 2 buses and then find our way in the snow to the hotel. The Ramsau hotel is located up quite a hill which was not easy to walk in the snow. Almost impossible for guests with mobility issues.

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined Berghotel Rehlegg, Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden – A Winter Break with our Salzburg City add-on

  • Dr J Williams
    Machynlleth
    14 January 2023

    Superb hotel and staff, excellent facilities. I think a few more routes for local walks would be useful.

  • Mrs C Paddison
    Cheltenham
    13 January 2023

    A fabulous experience to celebrate a special birthday. There was no snow which probably suited us as we were able to take advantage of some of the many walks accessible from Ramsau. The hotel was delightful and the food superb. 
    Tips:

    Nice bakery/ cafe at entry to village

    Easy 5 mile walk round the base of the mountain to get to Konigsee.  Obviously also 5 miles back!

    Walking map/books available from village shop which only accepts cash.

     

  • Mrs S Preece
    Chessington
    11 January 2023

    Make use of the reliable bus systems. Go up cable car at Jennersbahn. Take lots of walks in lovely fresh air. Food in hotel is excellent, variety and tasty.
 

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