Berchtesgadener Land, Administrative district in Upper Bavaria, Germany.
The Berchtesgadener Land district spans 840 square kilometers of mountainous terrain between Bavaria and the Austrian border, including the Watzmann peak at 2,713 meters.
The region received its current administrative structure in 1972, merging the former districts of Berchtesgaden and parts of Laufen with the city district of Bad Reichenhall.
The district maintains strong connections to salt mining traditions, with multiple historic mines in Bad Reichenhall and Berchtesgaden contributing to regional identity and development.
The district capital Bad Reichenhall connects to major transportation networks, providing access to seventeen municipalities and numerous natural attractions throughout the region.
The district borders form a geographical feature called Kleines deutsches Eck, creating a wedge of German territory that extends into Austrian lands.
Location: Upper Bavaria
Inception: July 1, 1972
Capital city: Bad Reichenhall
Elevation above the sea: 465 m
Shares border with: Traunstein, Zell am See District, St. Johann im Pongau District, Hallein District, Salzburg-Umgebung District, Salzburg
Website: https://lra-bgl.de
GPS coordinates: 47.73333,12.88333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
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