3. Pop across the Border to Obersalzberg and Berchtesgaden, Germany
An easy (and extremely scenic) 40-minute drive south of Salzburg will take you through the Bavarian Alps and into Germany where you’ll find the Obersalzberg. This wonderful outing takes you to the infamous WWII-era community in the district of Berchtesgaden that was once favored by the leaders of the Nazi party. It’s here you’ll find the infamous Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s favorite place of rest and relaxation.
4. Visit Austria’s Most Picturesque Lake: Hallstatt and the Hallstätter See
An easy hour’s drive southeast of Salzburg is the beautiful Hallstätter See, Austria’s most visited lake, and the postcard-perfect lakeside town of Hallstatt. Long a favorite location for artists and photographers due to its quaint, traditional buildings and romantic setting – so quaint, in fact, that a complete replica of the town is being built in China – these two must-see Austrian attractions together form the Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut Alpine UNESCO World Heritage Site.
