Bad Reichenhall: Saltworks, Spa Music and Garden Culture
Accommodation in Bad Reichenhall
A guided tour of the Old Saltworks, a Romanesque minster, spa concerts and paths through green spaces: Bad Reichenhall can be discovered in many different ways. The experiences that interest you most can also help you decide on the right setting for your stay and guide your search for a holiday apartment.
Das Kurviertel gehört zur historischen Kurstadt Bad Reichenhall.
Photo: GFreihalter via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Salt History and Architecture
A visit to the Old Saltworks combines several stops: the admission price includes a guided tour of the Old Saltworks, a visit to the Salt and Token Museum, and, to round things off, a stop at the salt shop. This means a visit includes explanations about the saltworks, a museum visit and a final stop at the shop. If you are travelling with your family, you can discover together how a tour of the saltworks and a look at the history of salt come together.
Another cultural destination is the Minster of St. Zeno. The three-aisled basilica dates from the 12th century and the Hohenstaufen period; construction took 80 years. With a ground plan 90 metres long, it is considered the largest Romanesque church in Old Bavaria and houses numerous art treasures. Its construction period, design and size give you specific points of interest during your visit: you can focus on Romanesque architecture or make the art treasures the centre of your visit. The minster reveals a different side of local history from the saltworks.
History, Gardens and Spa Music
The Reichenhall Museum offers insights into more than 4,000 years of history in Bad Reichenhall and its surrounding area. If you like to shape your stay around historical themes, you will find a broad sweep of history here, extending beyond that of any one building or attraction.
The Royal Spa Gardens lie in the heart of Bad Reichenhall and are a restorative healing garden. They were laid out in 1868 by Carl von Effner, Royal Bavarian Court Gardener. Their origins and designer also make the gardens interesting for visitors who are keen on garden culture. A further cultural feature is the approximately 350 spa concerts held each year, featuring various ensembles. These include matinees, salon concerts, request concerts, chamber music concerts and symphony concerts. The range thus extends from chamber music to symphony concerts; when planning your visit, you can focus on the type of concert that appeals to you most.
Outdoor Activities in the Park and at Lake Thumsee
There are various ways to get active outdoors: in Rupertuspark, you can go Nordic walking, work out on outdoor fitness equipment and set off on a tour of Nonner Au. The park therefore offers several ways to stay active. If you would rather plan a walk around a lake, you can choose the circular trail around Lake Thumsee. It is about one kilometre long and attracts visitors all year round. So, when planning your outings, you can choose between the activities at Rupertuspark and a circular walk at Lake Thumsee.
Discover More Places
Other places include Weißbach A.D.Alpenstraße, Schneizlreuth, Piding, Marktschellenberg, Bischofswiesen, Berchtesgaden, Saaldorf-Surheim and Ramsau Bei Berchtesgaden.
For the overarching travel overview: Berchtesgadener Land.
