Bad Reichenhall
City Tours · The Alpine City of Springs
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Where the Alps breathe: Bad Reichenhall welcomes its guests with a unique blend of grand spa tradition and a vibrant alpine city atmosphere. Framed by striking peaks, it is salt—the "White Gold"—that has set the pace here for centuries, giving the city its unmistakable luster.
Bad Reichenhall marks a brilliant chapter on the Salzalpensteig. Since its opening in 2015, this long-distance hiking trail has covered 233 kilometers from Lake Chiemsee to Lake Hallstatt. In this former ducal city, the history of salt production becomes particularly tangible. Whether on foot or by e-bike: around the city, you will discover crystal-clear mountain streams, fragrant mountain pines, and the ever-present Alpine salt that has made Bad Reichenhall one of the region's leading health resorts.
The heart of the city beats in one of Bavaria's first pedestrian zones. Stretching nearly two kilometers, it invites visitors to stroll and enjoy. Between tradition-steeped shops and modern boutiques, the charming flair of the Alpine city can be experienced firsthand. It is a shopping experience in a setting that combines the elegance of past eras with the pulse of the present—a place you will love to return to.
The Old Salt Works (Alte Saline) is a world-class technical masterpiece. As a mighty industrial plant, its historic pumps still bring precious brine to the surface today. This underground network not only supplies the local thermal baths but is also a fascinating testament to "Industry 1.0." The combination of the brine's medicinal healing power and engineering perfection inspires tech enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike, bringing the city's history to life beneath its slate roofs.
Editor's Tip
Take the time to visit the Royal Spa Gardens (Königlicher Kurgarten). The Graduation House (Gradierhaus) located there is a first-class open-air inhalatorium: here, the brine trickles over blackthorn walls, creating a sea-like breeze in the middle of the Alps. Taking a deep breath there works wonders—and afterwards, a genuine Bad Reichenhall "Mozartkugel" surely awaits in one of the local cafés.
