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Essentials
Why not try...
Pre-bookable Excursions Salzburg (Mon) £14 Berchtesgaden (Tues) £16 Lake Chiemsee (Thurs) £13 Munich (Fri) £19
Some entrances, tolls and optional extras are payable locally. Infants who do not require a seat are FREE. Please note: not all excursions will be guided in English, however this won't stop you from having a fantastic and enjoyable day out -
So what's it like?
Walking
With 290km of walking to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Ruhpolding. And if you fancy a guided walk, the Tourist Office organises several throughout the week, with walking maps available to help you find your way. Take a gentle stroll along the river bank, or venture on a route through flower-filled meadows. Explore the river banks towards Eisenarzt along the River Traun, before climbing higher for beautiful views of Ruhpolding, with the Rauschberg and Unternberg mountains beyond. Head up the Rauschberg, a 3 hour climb to 1671m, and tuck into a well-earned farmer’s lunch of local meats and cheeses at the restaurant at the summit. Using your X-tra card will get you a free trip back down the cable car – as well as use of the Unternberg chairlift.
Why not try -- A trip to ‘Little Canada’ - explore the lakes of Lödensee, Mittersee and Weitsee. If you’re completing the entire circuit you’ll be rewarded with some stunning scenery.
- Looking out for marmots on a walk through alpine pastures and up to the peaks of Thoraualm and Thoraukopf for views across to the rugged beauty of the Weissgrabenkopf
- Taking an international adventure on the Smuggler’s walk to Austria - walking under the 200m high Staubbach waterfall and on over into the Heutal in Austria.
Culture
Nestling in the centre of the Bavarian Chiemgau Alps, Ruhpolding’s pretty village is full of friendly, welcoming faces, and endless possibilities to keep everybody entertained. Folk traditions are well and truly alive, with numerous festivals throughout the summer - the highlight being St George’s parade in September, when 180 horses and their riders parade through the village for an annual blessing. And for the beer connoisseur, head out in August when the Village Festival offers ample opportunity to taste the local brew.
To seek out local history, visit the Heritage Museum, found in a former hunting lodge, or learn about the hardships endured by the alpine forestry workers at the Woodcutters museum. Ruhpolding’s churches are worth visiting – see the shimmering golden Rococo interior of the hilltop church of St George, or the beautiful frescoes in the ancient chapel of St Valentin. Why not try -- Floating in the warm, saltwater pool of the Vita Alpina pool and pamper yourself with one of the many spa packages
- Exploring Bavaria’s famous Lake Chiemsee – set sail to visit one of King Ludwig’s castles on the island of Herrenchiemsee – a replica of the Palace of Versailles
- Visiting Bavaria’s capital, the Olympic city of Munich, or crossing the border to explore Mozart’s Salzburg.
Salzburg (Mon) from £14
Berchtesgaden (Tues) from £16
A city made famous by its music, Salzburg is home to Mozart and The Sound of Music. Explore the cobbled old town, the cathedral and medieval fortress before crossing the river to stroll through the pretty gardens of the Mirabell Palace
Explore this pretty and historic Bavarian town, travel back in time and explore the salt mines, or travel high up above the town to Hitlers tea house if you prefer to keep you feet on the ground then take a relaxing trip on the Konnigsse lake Lake Chiemsee (Thurs) from £13
Bavaria’s most famous and popular lake, home to two islands including Herreninsel where you can enjoy an optional boat trip to visit one of King Ludwig’s castles modelled on the Palace of Versailles Munich, capital of Bavaria (Fri) from £19
The Bavarian Capital: A vibrant and splendid city offering history, culture, traditions, architecture & shopping – truly, something to interest everyone! We take a drive around this famous city’s limits giving you an overview of key landmarks before you enjoy free time for sight-seeing and shopping at your leisure