Biosphere Hubs

Information centers

Biosphere hubs are information points in various forms – from digital adventure trails to exhibitions in tourist information centers to museums. The unique features of the communities in the Berchtesgadener Land are explained in connection with a wide variety of sustainability topics. The information points highlight the singularity of the Berchtesgadener Land, refer to each other and provide tips on regional products, services, local businesses and themed trails.

Augmented Reality Theme Trail Schiffer.Stadt.Laufen&Oberndorf

The “Schiffer.Stadt.Laufen&Oberndorf” themed trail is an interactive augmented reality experience that takes visitors on an exciting journey of discovery using their own smartphones. At seven stations along the route, the eventful history of the two towns and the salt trade comes to life. Following the trail of the river and its people, visitors are immersed in times past – from flatboats and rapids to floods and trade. At each station, a QR code can be scanned, providing a glimpse into the past and bringing historical scenes to life digitally.

Location: Laufen and Oberndorf

Achthal Mining Museum “Eisenreich”

The Achthal Mining Museum near Teisendorf is an interesting and interactive museum for young and old, providing insights into the 400-year history of the once important industrial site of Neukirchen/Achthal. It focuses on the history of mining and iron smelting. The exhibition features biographical narratives that bring the lives of the people, their work, and their everyday lives to life.

Location: Teisendorf-Achthal Mining Museum

National Park Center "Haus der Berge" (House of the Mountains)

The ” Haus der Berge” sees itself as the “gateway” to the national park. Here you will learn everything about the nature reserve of the highest category. In the main exhibition “Vertical Wilderness” you will get to know the most important habitats – from the bottom of a mountain lake to the summit region – as well as their inhabitants. In addition, six exciting short films let you experience the special features of the Berchtesgadener Land Biosphere Region, which illustrate the model character of the district. Changing exhibitions, a cinema with nature films and a visitor library complete the offer. Take a look!

Location: National Park Center in Berchtesgaden

Digital adventure trail on " Legends of mountaineering and the experience of nature"

Join former Ramsau mountain guide Johann Grill and mountaineer Rose von Rosthorn-Friedmann on their excursion to the mountain “Toter Mann” (Dead Man). In nine stations, the two mountaineering legends will tell you amazing, interesting and impressive stories about the Berchtesgaden mountains, mountaineering legends and nature experiences.

Location: High plateau of the Dead Man, Ramsau

Exhibition on "Home with all senses”

An exhibition on nine diverse topics can be found in the Tourist-Info. There are explanations and information about the following: Community Schneizlreuth – We are biosphere; taste of the region; legends have something to tell; game and medicinal herbs; wood, brine and salt; the green lungs of our country; drifting wood; alpine plants and flowers; hardwoods and conifers; the splendor of traditional costume and Schneizlreuth alpine paradise. Place: Tourist-Info of the municipality Schneizlreuth in Weißbach at the Alpenstraße

Biosphere Information Points

What is a biosphere region? How many of these regions exist worldwide? What are their goals and objectives? What does UNESCO have to do with it? And what exactly defines the Berchtesgadener Land Biosphere Region? These and many other questions are answered at the Biosphere Information Point. The first of these information points has recently been installed in Laufen’s city park, with four more to follow next year in Berchtesgaden, the mountaineering village of Ramsau, Weißbach an der Alpenstraße, and Teisendorf.

Your contact person

Marie-Theres Detmer

Sustainable regional development