Laufen, Urban municipality in Berchtesgadener Land, Germany
Laufen is a municipality located in the Berchtesgadener Land region of Bavaria. The town sits among rolling hills and green landscapes that shape its appearance and surroundings.
The municipality developed over time as a settlement in the Bavarian Alps with deep roots in regional administration. A major change occurred in 2018 when it became integrated into the electoral district of Berchtesgadener Land.
Residents of Laufen maintain strong connections to Bavarian traditions through regular community gatherings and municipal events throughout the year.
The administrative center is located at Rathausplatz and handles local government services. Visitors can access information about municipal matters and services during weekday business hours.
The town provides specialized online scheduling for vehicle registration and driving license services, reducing wait times for residents.
Location: Berchtesgadener Land
Elevation above the sea: 423 m
Website: https://stadtlaufen.de
GPS coordinates: 47.93541,12.93031
Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:57
Silent-Night-Chapel
1.2 km
Salzachbrücke
753 m
Stiftskirche Laufen
914 m
Laufen Castle
598 m
Saint Nicholas parish church
1.1 km
Schloss Triebenbach
3.9 km
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Bühel
1.6 km
Mohr-Gruber-Denkmal
1.1 km
Stille Nacht Museum Olberndorf
1.2 km
Europasteg
800 m
Schifferkapelle, Oberndorf bei Salzburg
516 mBurgstall Lebenau
5 km
Kalvarienberg Maria Bühel
791 m
St. Kolomann in der Lebenau
5.4 km
St. Oswald
3.1 kmKollegiatstift St. Mariae Himmelfahrt, Laufen
927 m
Filialkirche hl. Maximilian, Göming
2.5 km
Schutz des Abtsdorfer Sees und der ihn umgebenden Landschaft
3.8 km
Salzachschleife Laufen
997 m
Filialkirche St. Laurentius
2.8 km
Schifferkapelle
527 m
Jesuskirche (Laufen (Salzach))
393 m
Kapelle St. Maria
3.2 km
Kalvarienbergkapelle, sogenannte Sapplkapelle
359 mHof- und Votivkapelle
1.3 kmKapelle St. Maria
816 mKapelle
6.4 kmWegkapelle Herz-Jesu
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