A spectacular canvas of steely grey mountain facades standing over the verdure of grasslands, the Kampenwand mountains are a breathtaking natural monument. These scenic mountains turn into a white wonder when dense snow covers its surface. A haven for outdoor lovers, climbers, hikers, the cable car affords beautiful panoramic vistas of the environs. The snow-covered slopes during winter are also a great haunt for skiing enthusiasts.
Amusement parks never go out of style and Freizeitpark Ruhpolding is one of the best in this area of the country. Essentially a fairy-tale village, where one can also learn a little local history, there are plenty of thrilling rides for the adults and kids to enjoy like roller coasters, massive slides, rope garden and more. If you're feeling peckish, you can always enjoy a bite at one of the their on site restaurants as you recover from the adrenaline rush.
Rauschberg is a stunning mountain peak near the town of Ruhpolding in Germany. The mountain can be accessed by hiking or by a cable car, the latter being the more popular mode of transport. The snow covered peak during the winter is particularly popular with the tourists, who can enjoy the mesmerizing view while dining on some fine German cuisine at the restaurant up top.
An enduring landmark which offers an insight into the town's salt mining industry, Alte Saline is a historic saline plant which illuminates the significance of salt, its production, and its development among other factors. Set amid lush green courtyards dotted with trees and a large fountain, the monument is an important part of the town's heritage and history. Group tours and guided tours are provided regularly and interested visitors can explore the fascinating complex which also features a salt shop and a salt museum.
Dating back to 1868, the Kurgarten or the Königlicher Kurgarten as it is popularly referred to as is credited to Carl von Effner, who was the garden inspector of the Munich Court. Also used for concerts, the park is primarily dedicated for relaxation purposes. Also found in the park's southern edge is the Kurmittelhaus, which dates back to 1928 and also serves as a host to a graduation house and convertible hall. Thanks to the aforementioned features, the Kurgarten was added to the Bavarian List of Monuments.
A prominent cable car system dating from the 1920s, Predigtstuhlbahn is the second oldest of its kind in the world. Situated in the town of Bad Reichenhall, the system offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains for miles around. The scenic route of Predigtstuhlbahn spans 2,380 meters (1.47 miles), with a one-way trip taking just a little over eight minutes. Owing to its remarkable features, the cable car is a very popular mode of transport and is also a famous tourist attraction.
Naunspitze stands tall at 1633 meters (5357.6 feet) and belongs to the Kaisergebirge range of mountains in Tyrol of the Austrian section of the Northern Limestone Alps and is near the German border. The summit stands independently over the Inn Valley in Zahmer Kaiser, separated from the main ridge by a wind gap. From the Vorderkaiserfelden Hut, the peak is a 45 minutes long climb, and 20 from Peterskopfl and these are the easier routes. Along the west and north face, the climbs are as difficult as UIAA climbing grade III.
Formerly a Benedictine monastery, the Church of St.Martin is juxtaposed beautifully against verdant, Alpine scenery of Fishbachau. The church's ornate interiors are a stellar example of the Wessobrunn School of Baroque-Stucco workers. An amalgamation of different architectural styles from Romanesque, Baroque to Rococo, the church holds significant historical and religious value.
Heimatmuseum Bad Aibling is a stunning local history museum. The museum showcases the rich history of the region in addition to various artifacts, furnitures, handicrafts and priceless objects.
The small museum in the tourist office is dedicated to the history of the old Bavarians.