Stunning Landscape and Dark History in the Bavarian Alps

Aug 25, 2024 | Berchtesgadener Land is one of the most beautiful regions in Germany. Lake Königssee and the Bavarian Alps never fail to enchant visitors. But it has a dark side: In the 1930s and 40s, this was the location of Adolf Hitler's vacation home and the second seat of Nazi power. Today, the documentation center at Obersalzberg provides information about the Nazi crimes planned in this idyllic setting.