Jen and Dave: Adventuring

We decided that another day of clear sky meant Eagle’s Nest would be a good destination. Unfortunately, so did half of Berchtesgaden and the first transit bus to the ticket station got us to the end of a very crowded 1+ hour line – just to board busses to get you there. We considered it, and went to a different, empty bus line – the one to go back to town. From there we hopped on another bus to go to Ramsau instead.

Ramsau is a cute, picturesque little town on the river, with a beautiful church called St. Sebastian being the centre of its social media fame. We also really enjoyed a giant mister room near the playground- the diffusers were branches cut to length, very cool (pun intended).

We then wandered through village and forest, tracing the river and watching its changing ways.

En route are beer gardens – both closed today – and a joyous mechanical toy powered by waterwheel that was just a delight to watch.

At the head you meet the Hintersee, which is beautiful. Framed by alternating pasture, forest, mountain and sky, the turquoise hue of the lake was instantly calming.

We enjoyed a meal on the patio before finding a rock to sit on and soak in the sun. We returned to Berchtesgaden by bus.