A trip to Hintersee and Ramsau in Germany

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A trip to Hintersee and Ramsau

A trip to Hintersee and Ramsau is one of the nicest you can take in Bavaria, Germany, near Berchtesgarden. I have prepared this tip for you today so you can easily plan either a quick day trip or a whole weekend in this fairytale place. And if you don’t make it here in the summer, don’t despair, autumn is just as magical here.

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Hintersee

Hintersee is one of the smaller, but all the more magical lakes in Bavaria. I would definitely rank it among the most picturesque small lakes in Germany.

You can find it near Ramsau not far from Berchtesgaden, a short distance from the more famous Königssee.
The lake is famous for its crystal clear water, which reflects the surrounding mountains.
The area around Hintersee is romantic – often a model for painters and photographers. Just an interesting fact for us art lovers, in the 19th century it was popular with landscape painters (it is even called Malerwinkel – “Painter’s Corner”).
An easy circular path leads around the lake, making it ideal for a walk.
In addition, nearby is the fairytale Zauberwald (Enchanted Forest) – an area with boulders and streams where you will feel like you have stepped right into a fairy tale.

Ramsau

Ramsau is a picturesque alpine village near Berchtesgaden, known mainly for the Church of St. Sebastian, which is one of the most photographed places in Bavaria. From the center of the village you can quickly get to the aforementioned Hintersee lake and the fairytale Zauberwald. The area is ideal for easy walks and shorter trips in the mountains, making Ramsau a great tip for a day trip when traveling through the Berchtesgaden Alps.

Where and when is the best place to photograph the church in the village of Ramsau?

The most famous and beautiful photographs of the Church of St. Sebastian in Ramsau are taken from the road, at the Ramsauer Ache river. This place is only a few steps from the church and I believe you will find it intuitively, or according to other vacationers, of whom there will certainly be a few here in season. From here, the classic view opens up, the church in the foreground, the river with a wooden bridge and the panorama of the Reiter Alm and Hochkalter mountains in the background.

In my opinion, the best time for photography is in the morning or afternoon, when the light is softer and the mountains in the background are not too dark. However, you can conjure up beautiful photos here at any time of the day.

Accommodation in Berchtesgaden (near Hintersee and Ramsau)

1. Cheap option

Hotel Alpina Ros

I recommend a room with a balcony and a view of the surrounding Alps!
Highly rated hotel with swimming pool and breakfast in Berchtesgarden
Ideal if you are mainly going on trips and need a good night’s sleep.

> You can find out the available date and book your stay here

2. Luxury option

Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden

Great hotel for demanding guests in Berchtesgarden
Ideal if you are not only going on a trip, but also want to enjoy a relaxing weekend.
There is an indoor and a heated outdoor pool here.
I recommend panoramic rooms. The views here in Berchtesgarden are really worth it!

> Find out the available date and book your stay here

The area around Lake Hintersee and the village of Ramsau is one of the most picturesque places in the Bavarian Alps. Already in the 19th century, artists and writers discovered them and came here in search of inspiration. Later, filmmakers also liked this environment, because it offers an ideal backdrop of Alpine grandeur and romantic landscapes. And now, thanks to my tip for a trip to Hintersee and Ramsau, you will go here too. Have a great weekend!

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