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Berchtesgaden National Park

A serene alpine sanctuary in Bavaria, famed for its Watzmann peak, crystal-clear Lake Königssee, and diverse wildlife amidst stunning glaciers.

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Just a mention of the Bavarian Alps is usually enough to conjure images of mountaintop yodellers and lederhosen-clad beer drinkers. The reality is probably just a tad different. At Berchtesgaden National Park, you’re more likely to be wowed by the Watzmann peak than by a hops-quaffing local in leather pantaloons. Other highlights include the glimmering Königssee lake and the enthralling Eagle’s Nest–the onetime alpine retreat of Adolf Hitler.

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